Jack F. Shoemaker, 85, of Baxter Springs died October 21, 2022 at his home.
Born March 9, 1937 in Portland, Oregon, Jack was the son of Vincent Shoemaker and Dorothy (Cramer) Shoemaker. His childhood in Portland was a very difficult one. At the age of 13 Jack moved to Kansas City to live with his Aunt Clara and Uncle Ted Edwards who lovingly raised him from that point forward as their son.
He attend…