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Owen Stanley Shoemaker III

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Owen Shoemaker Obituary

Owen Stanley Shoemaker III SULLIVAN'S ISLAND - Owen Stanley Shoemaker III, a peaceful and gentle man, was taken from this life suddenly on November 13, 2014. He left behind his wife and family, friends, and colleagues who will greatly miss his kind presence, his warm smile, and his wry sense of humor. So grateful that this dear man was a part of our lives are his wife of 32 years, Mary Lou Chao Shoemaker, and his Favorite-sister Stacy Davis (Jim) of Greenville, SC, his Buddy-brother Steven Shoemaker (Beverley) of Stephens City, VA, and his Special older brother Ed Shoemaker of Staunton, VA as well as nieces and nephews, Joshua, Justin, Jamison and Samantha Davis, Rachel Shoemaker Perry, and Melynda Shoemaker Walton. Stan was also a treasured brother-in-law and uncle to those in his wife's family, Kathy Chao, Bill Chao (Anne), Walter Chao (Connie Chiang) and their children. He was predeceased by his parents, Owen and Rita Shoemaker. Born March 31, 1951, Dr. Shoemaker made his career helping young children and their families. He graduated from the College of William and Mary, and he obtained his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. Later, following the migration of friends from Richmond to Charleston, SC, he began his work at the Medical University of South Carolina's Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences in 1990. He was a valued clinician and teacher, and the time there with his special family of colleagues and with the children he so enjoyed were truly gratifying and meaningful years. He also worked for years with the area's Migrant Head Start Programs. Because of his care for those programs and those they served, his memory would especially be honored by donations to: Rural Mission (3429 Camp Care Rd; John's Island, SC 29455 or http://ruralmission.org). Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 18 to Nov. 20, 2014.

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Lashae Washington

September 30, 2016

I'm so sorry to learn of his passing Dr. Shoemaker helped my son and I in so many ways I very saddened by this news he loved his job and the kids very much I was expecting during my sons time at the Star program and I was an emotional wreck but he made everything better in our lives God knows I felt as if he was our Guardian Angel sent from above To Mrs. Shoemaker God blessed you with a wonderful husband and may he continue to sleep in heavenly peace

November 22, 2014

Stan is already greatly missed but will remain an inspiration to many of us for his humble and gentle way of sharing his gifts with many young children. He is going to be sorely missed.

November 22, 2014

Dr. Shoemaker we will miss your presence on the Sea Islands, so sad to hear of your sudden passing. Thank-you for taking time with all the many kids and families of Rural Missions.. Peace and comfort to the family gratefully, jackie baer and eilleen mikell

Rosa Jenkins (Smedley)

November 20, 2014

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. May the peace of God surround you during this unexpected, difficult time.

Washington

November 20, 2014

Sorry for your loss. May you continue to draw strength and comfort from one another now and the many tomorrows to come.

Amy Mitchell-Washington

November 20, 2014

Mary Lou, I am so saddened to hear of the loss of your very sweet, kind, and gentle husband. I was so looking forward to having an opportunity to work with him. Praying for your peace. Best, Amy

Kiana Andrew

November 19, 2014

Mrs. Shoemaker, I am praying that you may find peace and understanding at this time and that God's love is able to comfort you!

November 19, 2014

I am deeply saddened to hear of Stan's death. We worked together at the Virginia Treatment Center in Richmond many years ago. All of my condolences go out to Mary Lou and his family

Janet Gullick Veronen

Theresa Barnes

November 19, 2014

Mary Lou, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Matt and Renee Koval

November 19, 2014

We are so sorry for the loss of this wise and gentle man both for his family and the patients he treated. Words cannot begin to say what Dr. Shoemaker meant to his "family" in the Youth Division and the Department of Psychiatry at MUSC. He will be greatly missed by his family, colleagues, and patients and our thoughts and warm feelings go out to his wife and family during this difficult time.

November 18, 2014

Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss. Maribel Santiago, Farm Workers Advocate.

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