David Elroy ShemwellAge: 82 years1930–2012
- Name
- David Elroy Shemwell
- Given names
- David Elroy
- Surname
- Shemwell
 Birth | September 6, 1930 22 20 |
 Military | US Army 51-53 |
 Marriage of a parent | Marcus Amadens “Mark” Shemwell — Virginia Margaret Bankstow — View this family December 1938 (Age 8 years) |
| Death of a maternal grandfather | Homer Clyde Seigfried October 14, 1939 (Age 9 years) |
| Birth of a half-brother | Alvin M Gardner December 6, 1939 (Age 9 years) |
| Death of a half-brother | Alvin M Gardner December 6, 1939 (Age 9 years) |
| Death of a mother | Olive Laura “Dolly” Seigfried July 30, 1940 (Age 9 years) |
 Clubs-Organizations | Royal order of the Moose |
 Historical Event | World War II between December 1941 and August 1945 (Age 11 years)Note: The United States enters World War II after the attack at Pearl Harbor, a global war that involved the vast majority of the world's nations and including all of the great powers - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II |
| Historical Event | Korean War between 1950 and 1953 (Age 19 years)Note: The Korean War was a war between the Republic of Korea (South Korea), supported by the United Nations, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), at one time supported by the People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_War |
| Death of a maternal grandmother | Eliza Wilhelmina “Minnie A” Hebets October 11, 1957 (Age 27 years) |
| Death of a paternal grandfather | Walter Winston Shemwell Sr. February 26, 1963 (Age 32 years) |
| Death of a father | Marcus Amadens “Mark” Shemwell March 2, 1971 (Age 40 years) |
| Historical Event | Vietnam War between 1946 and 1975 (Age 15 years)Note: The Vietnam War was a long, costly armed conflict that pitted the communist regime of North Vietnam and its southern allies, known as the Viet Cong, against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States. The divisive war, increasingly unpopular at home, ended with the withdrawal of U.S. forces in 1973 and the unification of Vietnam under Communist control two years later. More than 3 million people, including 58,000 Americans, were killed in the conflict. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_War |
| Death of a wife | Judith Arlene “Judy” VanLent June 27, 1999 (Age 68 years) |
 Death | September 10, 2012 (Age 82 years) |
| Cremation | unknown |
| Family with parents |
| father |
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 |
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 |
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Marriage: November 13, 1927 — Venice, Los Angeles, California, United States |
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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 |
| Father’s family with Virginia Margaret Bankstow |
| father |
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 |
Virginia Margaret Bankstow Birth: May 19, 1918 — Oklahoma, United States Death: December 26, 1962 — Los Angeles, California, United States |
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Marriage: December 1938 — Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Mother’s family with Private |
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| mother |
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 |
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 |
| himself |
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 |
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 |
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David Elroy Shemwell has 0 first cousins recorded
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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. |