WESTFIELD – Donald Lee Shoemaker, 63, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2013 at Noble Hospital with family by his side. Born January 24, 1950 in Orange, CA. Don was a U.S. Marine Veteran proudly served in Vietnam.Don is predeceased by his parents; father, Don Shoemaker, mother, Jean Wachsnicht and his stepfather, James Wachsnicht of Albany, Oregon. Don is survived by his fiance, Leann Shoemaker (Goulet); brother, James Wachsnicht and his wife Theresa of Kent, Washington; daughter, Danielle Majka (Shoemaker) and her husband Daniel of Westfield, MA; daughter-in-law, Amber Wallace and her Husband Joe, along with his grandchildren, Brock, Amelia & Tryston Wallace all of Westfield, MA. He also leaves behind many friends, family, “adopted” family, and was loved by many.
Family and friends are welcome to attend a graveside service on Friday, March 15th, at 10:00 a.m. at the Mass Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main Street in Agawam, MA.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Don’s name may be made to Chicopee VMA.
