Lillian Elizabeth Lein: Waterloo Region Generations

Generation: 1

Lillian Elizabeth Lein was born 26 Aug 1902, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1977; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Other Events:

FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/118307086
Name: Lillian Elizabeth Shoemaker
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26642
Residence: 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Lillian married Emanuel John "Manny" Shoemaker 5 Sep 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emanuel (son of Jacob John Shoemaker and Emma Margaret Bauman) was born 12 Jul 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1969; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Children:

2. Evelyn Elizabeth Shoemaker was born 28 Aug 1925; died 14 Feb 1935; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. Ruth Margaret Shoemaker was born 16 Jul 1929; died 3 Oct 2013.

Generation: 2

2.	Evelyn Elizabeth Shoemaker (1.Lillian¹) was born 28 Aug 1925; died 14 Feb 1935; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events: FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48415804 Eby ID Number: 48415804

Ruth Margaret Shoemaker

(1.Lillian¹) was born 16 Jul 1929; died 3 Oct 2013.

Other Events:

Name: Ruth Margaret Bish
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-131098

Notes:

BISH, Ruth. Ruth Margaret Bish (nee Shoemaker) passed away peacefully with family at her side on October 3, 2013 at the age of 84. Ruth is fondly remembered by daughters Lucille Bish (Bill McAndrew) and Evelyn Bish; grandchildren Bruce McAndrew, Louise McAndrew, Jake White, and Nicole White; and family friend Kim MacIntyre. Predeceased by her husband William (Bill) in 2012.

A life-long Kitchener resident until her later years when she and Bill moved to Chatham, Ruth was the daughter of Emanuel (Manny) and Lillian Shoemaker. Manny was President of McBrine Luggage for many years. Ruth and Bill met at Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate. They celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on May 26, 2011.

Ruth attended Stratford Teachers' College, then taught at several schools in Kitchener. But her joy and true vocation was caring for her husband, children and grandchildren. She celebrated our successes and comforted our sadness, always with calm words and a smile.

Ruth was active in Holy Cross Lutheran Church, particularly with the Women's Guild. She loved the family cottage at Grand Bend, where she enjoyed swimming, reading on the beach, sunsets on the deck, and "happy hour" with her family and friends.

Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, on Wednesday, October 9 from 2 \endash 4 p.m. and 7 \endash 8 p.m. A further visitation will be held on Thursday October 10 at 10 a.m., with the funeral service at 11 a.m., Pastor Nolan Astley officiating. Reception to follow at the Ratz-Bechtel Family Centre.

As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Foundation of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance would be appreciated in recognition of the doctors, specialists and nursing staff who cared for Ruth at both the Chatham and Sydenham Campuses. Condolences may be left at: www.ratzbechtelfuneralhome.com.

Waterloo Region Record 4 Oct 2013

Ruth married William Edward "Bill" Bish 26 May 1956. William (son of Lance Corporal Edward Noble Bish and Winnifred E. "Winnie" Bechtel) was born 26 Jan 1930; died 4 Jan 2012. [Group Sheet]