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Eleanor (Gavin) Shoemaker Frank

Eleanor Shoemaker Frank, age 97, died Friday, November 16, 2007 at the Crestwood Care Center in Shelby.

She was born April 5, 1910 in Canton, Ohio and was a graduate of Canton McKinley High School. Eleanor was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Shelby, where her first husband, had been pastor. Eleanor had a great love of music and played the organ at the various parishes that her husband served. She was also known to many in Shelby as a wonderful piano teacher.

Eleanor is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and David Harshbarger of Shelby and Cynthia and Lynn Wright of North Potomac, MD; 2 granddaughters, Jill and Ray Ryan of Cazenovia, NY, Julie and John Swanger of Shelby; 2 grandsons, Jason and Diane Wright of Gaithersburg, MD, Jeremy Wright of Ijamsville, MD; 8 great grandchildren, Kayla and Erica Swanger, Connor and Liam Ryan, Nathan, Alex, Jackson, Aidan Wright. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Frank and Ella (Smith) Gavin, her first husband, Dr. Stanley J. Shoemaker in 1971, her second husband, Richard Frank in 1990, three sisters, Isabell Kean, Gladys Crist, and Marjorie Phillips.

Friends may call on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 from 10-11 AM at the First United Methodist Church, 18 South Gamble Street, Shelby, where funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Tuesday, by Rev. Gail Angel. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Shelby. In lieu of flowers, memorial expressions may be made to the music ministry of First United Methodist Church. The Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby is in charge of the arrangements. The family would appreciate
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  1. Guest says:

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    Family_of: Eleanor Shoemaker Frank
    Your_Name: Nel & Petie Assink

    Condolence:

    Nancy and Dave – all our “Eleanors” are gone now. Our sympathies, dear friends, to you and the entire family.
    Love, Petie & Nel
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    Family_of: Eleanor Shoemaker Frank
    Your_Name: Rev. Jim and Bonnie Magaw

    Condolence:

    Friends: We lived in Shelby from 1971 to 1979 when Jim was pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church. We knew Eleanor as a gracious, cultured, and beautiful person. When our son, Jim II, was a senior in high school, he decided to take the only year of piano lessons he ever had, and Mrs. Shoemaker was his teacher. Although piano has never been his main interest, he expresses his musical talents through several other instruments and in singing. We are grateful to Eleanor, and remember her with great fondness. Jim and Bonnie Magaw, Mount Vernon, OH
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    Family_of: Eleanor Shoemaker Frank
    Your_Name: Chris and Jack Gray

    Condolence:

    Please know that all of you have our deepest sympathies on the loss of Eleanor. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed greatly. We pray for your comfort and strength during this difficult time. Much love, Chris and Jack Gray

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