Joe Arnold Shoemaker

February 16, 1929 – May 24, 2015

Joe Arnold Shoemaker, born in Centerville, Iowa, February 16, 1929 passed away on May 24, 2015.

Joe was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle. He lived a life of public service. Joe was a veteran of WWII, the Korean War, and was a life member of VFW Post 239. He earned a degree in Police Science and Psychology from Olympic College. Joe retired as Deputy Chief of the Bremerton Police Department after 28 years of service. He served 1 term as President of the Bremerton Police Association, and several terms as the Senior Member of the Bremerton Police Pension Board. He served 9 years as President of the Kitsap Pee Wee Association.

Joe enjoyed traveling with his wife, and best friend, Barbara. They visited all 50 states, Canada, the Yukon, Caribbean, and Italy. Joe was a master woodworker, fisherman, and loved the Seahawks and Mariners. Joe enjoyed skiing, snowmobiling, river rafting, horseback riding, and helicopter touring. He was also an avid reader. He was truly a “Renaissance man”.

Joe is survived by his wife, Barbara; son, Michael; daughters, Midge (Dan) Yergen, Susie Magana, Susan (Nick) Montanari, Debbie (David) Henson; sisters, Shirley Howerton and Dee (Vern) Peterson; plus 12 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Joe was preceded in death by his daughter, Pam Richholt; brother, Frank Shoemaker; sister, Vivian Quick; son-in-law, Rodney Magana; his parents, Clarence and Alma Shoemaker; his mother, Ruth (Wailes) Shoemaker; a nephew and a niece.

A memorial service will be held at Lewis Funeral Chapel on Saturday, July 11th at 1pm. An online memorial can be seen at www.lewischapel.com