The Shemwell Family

David Elroy ShemwellAge: 82 years1930–2012

Name: David Elroy Shemwell

Given names: David Elroy

Surname: Shemwell

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Birth	September 6, 1930 22 20 Venice, Los Angeles, California, United States
Military	US Army 51-53
Marriage of a parent	Marcus Amadens “Mark” Shemwell — Virginia Margaret Bankstow — View this family December 1938 (Age 8 years) Los Angeles, California, United States
Death of a maternal grandfather	Homer Clyde Seigfried October 14, 1939 (Age 9 years) Los Angeles, California, United States
Birth of a half-brother	Alvin M Gardner December 6, 1939 (Age 9 years) Venice, Los Angeles, California, United States
Death of a half-brother	Alvin M Gardner December 6, 1939 (Age 9 years) Venice, Los Angeles, California, United States
Death of a mother	Olive Laura “Dolly” Seigfried July 30, 1940 (Age 9 years) Venice, Los Angeles, California, United States
Death of a maternal grandmother	Eliza Wilhelmina “Minnie A” Hebets October 11, 1957 (Age 27 years) Venice, Los Angeles, California, United States
Death of a paternal grandfather	Walter Winston Shemwell Sr. February 26, 1963 (Age 32 years) Los Angeles, California, United States
Death of a father	Marcus Amadens “Mark” Shemwell March 2, 1971 (Age 40 years) Los Angeles, California, United States
Death of a wife	Judith Arlene “Judy” VanLent June 27, 1999 (Age 68 years) Clearlake Oaks, Lake, California, United States
Clubs-Organizations	Royal order of the Moose
Death	September 10, 2012 (Age 82 years) Clearlake Oaks, Lake, California, United States
Cremation	unknown Note: Ashes given to family or friend. Ashes given to family or friend. Specifically: Daughter Brenda

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father	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Tree Family with spouse Olive Laura “Dolly” Seigfried David Elroy Shemwell Family with spouse Virginia Margaret Bankstow Marcus Amadens “Mark” Shemwell Birth: July 15, 1908 30 32 — Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, United States Death: March 2, 1971 — Los Angeles, California, United States
mother	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Tree Family with spouse Marcus Amadens “Mark” Shemwell David Elroy Shemwell Family with spouse Alvin M Gardner Olive Laura “Dolly” Seigfried Birth: February 22, 1910 31 26 — Monessen, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States Death: July 30, 1940 — Venice, Los Angeles, California, United States
	Marriage: November 13, 1927 — Venice, Los Angeles, California, United States
3 years himself	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Tree Family with spouse Judith Arlene “Judy” VanLent David Elroy Shemwell Birth: September 6, 1930 22 20 — Venice, Los Angeles, California, United States Death: September 10, 2012 — Clearlake Oaks, Lake, California, United States

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father	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Tree Family with spouse Olive Laura “Dolly” Seigfried David Elroy Shemwell Family with spouse Virginia Margaret Bankstow Marcus Amadens “Mark” Shemwell Birth: July 15, 1908 30 32 — Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, United States Death: March 2, 1971 — Los Angeles, California, United States
step-mother	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Tree Family with spouse Marcus Amadens “Mark” Shemwell Virginia Margaret Bankstow Birth: May 19, 1918 — Oklahoma, United States Death: December 26, 1962 — Los Angeles, California, United States
	Marriage: December 1938 — Los Angeles, California, United States

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step-father	Private
mother	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Tree Family with spouse Marcus Amadens “Mark” Shemwell David Elroy Shemwell Family with spouse Alvin M Gardner Olive Laura “Dolly” Seigfried Birth: February 22, 1910 31 26 — Monessen, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States Death: July 30, 1940 — Venice, Los Angeles, California, United States
half-brother	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Tree Alvin M Gardner Birth: December 6, 1939 29 — Venice, Los Angeles, California, United States Death: December 6, 1939 — Venice, Los Angeles, California, United States

Family with Judith Arlene “Judy” VanLent - View this family

himself	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Tree Family with spouse Judith Arlene “Judy” VanLent David Elroy Shemwell Birth: September 6, 1930 22 20 — Venice, Los Angeles, California, United States Death: September 10, 2012 — Clearlake Oaks, Lake, California, United States
wife	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Tree Family with spouse David Elroy Shemwell Judith Arlene “Judy” VanLent Birth: June 7, 1937 22 20 — Otsego, Allegan, Michigan, United States Death: June 27, 1999 — Clearlake Oaks, Lake, California, United States
daughter	Private
daughter	Private
son	Private

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Cremation	Ashes given to family or friend. Specifically: Daughter Brenda
Note	David Elroy Shemwell September 6, 1930 - September 10, 2012 Obituary David E Shemwell, 82 of Clearlake Oaks, passed away in his home on September 10, 2012 due to failing health. He was a member of this community for 33 years. Dave was born in Venice, Ca. on September 6, 1930. He graduated from Venice High School and enlisted in the Army for a 4 year term where he served as MP. He was given "Honorable Discharge" in 1953. Dave was married to Judith Van Lent on May 8, 1957 they were married 42 years when he lost his love to cancer in June of 1999. Dave worked as a Cabinet maker and designer for his own company, "Cabinet Craft" in Clearlake Oaks and retired in 2009. He was an active member of the Royal order of the Moose, Lodge #2284 and served as president for a number of terms. Dave is survived by his loving children: Laura Larson of Wichita Falls, Texas, United States Brenda Young of Kelseyville, and David Shemwell of Clearlake Oaks; grandchildren Robert, Renee, Kimberly, Tanner, Katlynn, Marcus, and great-grandchildren; Lucas and Chase. Dave is preceded in death by his loving wife Judy. The family will have a private memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Clearlake Oaks Moose Lodge for the children of Mooseheart. The family wishes to thank everyone that positively impacted Dave's life.