Virginia Melton Shoemaker, 91

Virginia passed away Tuesday May 11, 2010, in Kalispell. She was born May 20, 1918, in Kalispell, joining her sister, Kathleen, and brothers, Willard and Howard. She married Hugh Shoemaker on Oct. 24, 1934, and from that union they had two daughters. Except for short times in Spokane and Missoula, they resided in Kalispell. She was a gracious and loving woman and was very much loved by all her family. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, parents, siblings, and a grandson, Corey Clawson. She is survived by daughters, Virgie and Bill Dawson, and Beryl Thomas; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. A family graveside service has been held.