Maj. George Gary Shoemaker US Army Ret.

CAREFREE – George Gary Shoemaker, 84 of Carefree, AZ passed away in his home on December 18, 2022. He was born in Buckeye, AZ on March 1, 1938 to Ruth and Paul Shoemaker. George graduated from Arizona State University with a B.S. Degree, a distinguished military student he was commissioned on May 26, 1961 as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army. George met and married his wife Nancy, of 62 years at ASU and together they had three daughters, Carol Ann, Colleen Kimbrell, and Cynthia Lynn. George was a military veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the 4th Infantry Division and the 22nd Infantry. Upon returning to the U.S. in September of 1967, now ranked as Major, George using his GI bill returned to ASU where he acquired his Master’s Degree in Business in 1971. George was medically retired on November 5, 1971 after serving for 11 years. George spent the next three decades in Flagstaff, AZ managing Bar T Bar Ranch and Meteor Crater Ent. Inc. retiring in 2003. George joined the Scottish American Military Society (SAMS) in 2008 as the post commander of the Flagstaff 2000 for two and a half years before assuming the National Adjutant General position. George loved the Army and as a leader was dedicated to helping his enlisted brothers and sisters in that role providing them with a military memorial service to honor their service. George had an adventurous spirit he loved God, Country, Family, Golf, Cars, and motorcycles, he was a loving husband, and father, a very meticulous detailed oriented individual who’s understanding and compassion for others set a great example for all of us to follow. George is survived by his daughters Colleen, and Cynthia and was predeceased by oldest daughter Carol. He had 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Service will be held on March 17, 2023 @ 1:00PM at the National Memorial Cemetery 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ. 85024