Patricia "Patty" Jean Schwarz Shoemake, age 85, passed away, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Providence Hospital in Kansas City surrounded by her loving family, after suffering from a brief illness.  Patricia was born on December 20, 1938, to William and Mary Schwarz in Los Angeles, CA. She graduated from John Marshall High School in Burbank, California where she excelled in academics and did some modeling and pageantry work. 

Shortly after high school she met the love of her life, Retired U.S. Marine Sgt. Kenneth G. Shoemake and the two were married on February ​23, 1959.  After leaving an administrative position before marrying, Patricia devoted her life to her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her grandmother and grandfather, Ray and Mary Supple, who lovingly raised her.  She was also preceded in death by her mother and father, William and Mary Schwarz, and her brother Harry V. Yoder.  She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Shoemake, of the home, her children Randy (Pam), Victor, Kathleen (John), Chery (Brady), her grandchildren, Melissa, Shauna, Kathleen, Lana, Christian, Ryan, Lori, Rachelle, Jeanine, Deborah and Francesca, along with several great grandchildren, and nephews.  Patricia has left a hole in our hearts that will never completely heal and all of those who knew or even met her have been left a better person because of it.   

A Celebration of Life will be held for her at Alden Harrington Event Services, 218 Oak, Bonner Springs, KS 66012 on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 and will include a dinner on her behalf.  The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society. Donate Today | The American Cancer Society