Lloyd B. Shumaker

Lloyd Bernard Shumaker of Holland, Michigan exchanged his seat on the shores of Hamlin Lake to the Sea of Crystal early Monday morning, March 6th, 2023 as he fell into the embrace of his Lord and Savior, Jesus. He was born May 9, 1940 in Fennville Michigan to Irvin & Theresa (Bedes) Shumaker. The Shumaker family were members of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Douglas, where Lloyd was baptized in 1940. He attended Mack's Landing School and St. Peter's Catholic School. His first job was at the Harris Pie Factory in Saugatuck in the 1950s. He was the ultimate outdoorsman. He loved nature, swimming, fishing, boating, and jet skiing. He was competitive in bowling, cribbage, and Hand & Foot, and very much at ease with a puzzle or cheering on the Tigers by himself. He met and married Mary (Deur) and they spent 39 years creating memories together. He served faithfully as a deacon and part-time custodian along with his most notable role as Master Chef (and Hot Dog Griller) at the Mac-Rec summer program. From Holland to Hamlin Lake, Florida to Fennville, they enjoyed life. Hospitality was their specialty. Using both the family cottage in Ludington and their kitchen table, baked chicken and rice, and anything that could be thrown on the grill was used as a way to welcome people, laugh, and share stories. From his 15 years at Trendway to his methodical 35-year bowling league journey, Lloyd put his full self into things he loved. He was a country music aficionado with George Jones at the top of his list and was an avid Bingo caller at Evergreen Commons in the last season of his life. Lloyd will be missed and leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Mary of Holland, MI, a sister Susann (Don) Zyble of Cheboygan, MI, brother-in-laws Calvin (Tricia) Deur of Muskegon, MI, and Marc (Mary) Deur of Bradenton, FL, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Theresa Shumaker; sisters, Barbara Cox and Helen Ruffner; and brother, George. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Maple Avenue Ministries, 427 Maple Ave. Holland. To watch livestream, please visit www.youtube.com/@mapleavenueministries9448/videos. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 10, at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St. Holland. Memorial contributions may be given to Maple Ave. Ministries and Evergreen Commons.

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Lloyd B. Shumaker

May 9, 1940 - March 6, 2023