John Harold Shumaker

John Shumaker Obituary

John Harold Shumaker, 66, passed away from a long and courageous battle with cancer. John was preceded in death by his adoptive parents, Ephraim Harold Shumaker and Blanche Lena Shumaker. He is survived by his wife, Carol Shumaker (Mercer); his children: James (Connie) Shumaker, Sheila (Don) Oster, Becky (Tom) Hammitt, Jenny (Fred) Romero, and Debbie Mercer. John is also survived by ten grandchildren: Zachary Shumaker, Ashleigh (William) Boden, Alecia Romero, Jonathan Hammitt, Ezekiel Romero, AJ Hutchenson, TJ Hammitt, and Jacob Hammitt. John also had one great-grandchild: Aleena Boden. He will be greatly missed by his family and extensive network group of friends and acquaintances. After graduating in 1965 from Newman High school in Sterling, IL, he joined the Army. He served one tour in Vietnam. After his tour in Vietnam, he was stationed at Fort Carson, where he served out the remainder of contract with the Army. After he completed his time with the Army, he joined the Colorado Springs Fire Department. His career with the Fire Department lasted over forty-two years. He began as an entry-level fire fighter, quickly worked his way up to an Engineer (driver), and then he flourished in his most significant role as an Arson Investigator. He was in this position for over 22 years. He finished out his career as a Code Enforcement officer; he did this as a civilian employee for the Fire Department for the last seven years of his career. He was an avid reader, and he endeavored to truly understand the Bible. He was a published author of two books on this subject; "The Mystery of the Alpha and Omega," and the second book is titled "The Strategy of Spiritual Warfare Exposed." He was very active in his church, attending several times per week. A memorial service will take place July 7, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at Mountain Springs Church, 7345 Adventure Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80923.

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Published by The Gazette from Jul. 6 to Jul. 7, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for John Shumaker

15 Entries

Sharon Peterson

July 17, 2013

John was such a wonderful servant of the Lord, and wonderful teacher! He will be dearly missed. Carol, my heart breaks for you and all you have been through. May you know the Lord's comfort at this time. You will be in my prayers.

Stephanie Oster/krogedal

July 11, 2013

Shelia, I am so sorry for your loss of your father. I know you have said he had a great faith and love of God. I am sure he was there waiting to welcome John into Heaven. Now he will be able to watch of you guys like a guardian angel. Love you Aunt Shelia and Uncle Don.

Roger Mounts

July 8, 2013

I had the pleasure of working with John for several years and I admired him a great deal. He had many great qualities but the one I admired most was his ability to laugh at himself. I think we all need to be able to do that. God Bless you John. I know exactly where you are right now.

July 8, 2013

It was many years ago (early 90s?) but I remember well the Sunday school classes, the Chuck Missler tapes, the pot lucks and barbecues. Miss those days, but we will meet again at The Table!

Denis Durand, Hudson, New Hampshire

Laura Vance

July 8, 2013

John was my teacher and my friend. Through his faith and insight, he touched and enlightened more lives than I can imagine. I am very grateful for the time he took to share God's Word with me, to encourage me and to model a passion for Christ that changed lives.

Nancy Cooper

July 7, 2013

Carol, My heart breaks for you at the loss of John. He was truly a wonderful man and I am so happy that God put him in your life when he did. His faith in the Lord always was apparent in everything he did or said. Praying God's comfort for you at this time.

Brian Keys

July 7, 2013

John was a great person to know and work with. He was always ready to share his wisdom and God's word with you. He will be missed by many. God bless you John and all your family.

Sherry Turner

July 7, 2013

It was a real pleasure to know John. He was good to my kids when they were growing up with the twins. I will treasure those memories. God Bless.

Judy McKee

July 7, 2013

Such a kind a d gentle servant for God, his family and the world. It was a blessing to call him a friend. God bless you Lena and family with His PEACE.

July 7, 2013

Miss you Dad... blessed to know you are with Jesus now though.

Pastor Charles Johnson

July 7, 2013

John's life made a tremendous impact upon the lives of so many others. He was a wonderful man who exhibited the character of Christ in the way he lived his life. I will certainly miss my good friend and brother in the Lord and anxiously await the "glad reunion day."

July 7, 2013

We will miss you our friend and brother, we will see you in Heaven and share great joy !..Don and Linda

Barry & Tina Madison

July 6, 2013

John was like a father to us. We loved him very much and will miss him greatly...

Mary Simmons

July 6, 2013

I was blessed to have been able to be a part of John's many Bible studies in the last few years. I learned much from his teachings. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.
John will be missed.
Mary Simmons
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Valerie Montoya

July 6, 2013

My thoughts go out to his children & grandchildren. God bless you

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