Gerald Allen Shopbell |
| Posted 2016-11-09 by mhenderson |
| Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 <<< Gerald (Gerry) Allen Shopbell, 74, a precious, sweet, ornery husband and friend went to be with his Lord and savior Oct. 13, 2016. He has gone to prepare a place for us. He died peacefully in the arms of his wife Alice at home. Gerry was born March 14, 1942 in Ashland, Ohio to George and Maxine Shopbell. The Shopbell family enjoyed many fun times while boating, fishing and waterskiing when they visited Lake Havasu. Gerry graduated from Pacific High School in 1960. He went to work as a surveyor for his father. In college, he studied drafting and surveying. He entered the Army where he was stationed mostly in Germany, which he enjoyed. Gerry was honorably discharged Dec. 31, 1969 as a surveyor. In fact, he helped survey the London Bridge in Lake Havasu City. Chosen from hundreds of applicants with the State of California, Gerry helped bring the road department into the computer age. He retired in 2001. When Gerry and Alice met, their preferences, talents, hearts and souls blended into one. Gerry’s home with Alice was his favorite place to be, enjoying their dogs, dancing, and participating in the Marsh Dance Studio functions. He always joked that he had a special “in” with the dance lady. Gerry and Alice with family and dogs in tow loved traveling and camping in their motorhome. Family and friends honored Gerry with a celebration of his life Oct. 18 at the Elks Lodge. Officiating was Chris Blythe and the Marine Corps League with full military honors. Gerry donated the special gift of himself to Science Care in the hopes of finding the whys, solutions or cures for dementia and Alzheimer’s diseases. Donations will be accepted to “Gerry’s Garden” of live plants and trees, the Beacon of Hope Hospice or Science Care. Written thoughts and stories of Gerry are welcome for his time capsule. You may contact the family at a.marshdancer@yahoo.com. |
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