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Tom Ehrhart posted a condolence
Sunday, July 24, 2022
John Shoaf is an icon. I forgot when I first met John, but it's close to 40 years ago. As we go through life we meet many people. Some leave a lifelong impression on us. John was such a person. He touched many lives. Mine included. His spirit was intense. Our common interest was in the history of automobiles, Sunbeams in particular, and diners. His Valentine diner and my involvement with a Valentine diner bonded us with our mutual interest in Sunbeam cars.
John was part of our Sunbeam car club,Tigers East- Alpines East group. The club has annual events all over the East Coast and Midwest. John would pop in like a Whack-O-Mole with a pink Playboy Tiger or one with a continental kit and steal the show. It wasn't just his cars. It was John and his high-intensity presentation. John and his passion for all things historical will sadly be missed but live on in our personal history of life's experiences.
"Tiger Tom" Ehrhart
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Eva Castner posted a condolence
Thursday, July 14, 2022
So sorry to hear of the loss of Mr Shoaf! He taught all of my kids at South and my mom and her husband, Wanda and Dave Buck, were in the Dream Machines car club with him years ago. Many fond memories of car shows and just him being the corky, fun guy he was. RIP sir and fly with the angels like you so deserve! Prayers for peace for you, Melodie!
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Alex posted a condolence
Saturday, July 9, 2022
I'm really sorry to hear of Mr. Shoaf's passing. He was my 8th grade science teacher and always made the classes fun and interesting. He helped us develop critical thinking by guessing his sock color based on his outfit color. He will be missed.
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debra k smith lit a candle
Friday, July 8, 2022
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john was a great friend of my first husband and I. I worked at his service station in the summer so he could go on vacation. loved him dearly!!
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Dorothy Louise Tichenor Alexander Hobbs posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, July 7, 2022
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Very sad He was my 8th grade science teacher at South Middle School Now he is teaching the angels in heaven Rest in peace
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Robert lit a candle
Thursday, July 7, 2022
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Mr. Shoaf was by far the best teacher I ever had. Even outside of Class he was a true gem, always there to help anyone and always with a laugh. I always remember trying to guess what color his socks were based on his tie.
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Melodie Dewitt Posted Jul 8, 2022 at 7:14 PM
Robert, I'm John's life partner of 42 years. John loved having students use "scientific reasoning" to determine the colo of his socks. We searched many Goodwills looking for colorful ties to make it more difficult to guess the color of his socks.
He would appreciate your kind words regarding his teaching!!
Melodie
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Jozette (Chicken) Spacht posted a condolence
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Very sad day today, one of my all time favorite teachers has passed away. Mr. Shoaf……I will never forget. My favorite time in his class at South Jr. High was when myself and another girl was making siren noises and he told us to either go to the office for detention or get up in front of the class and act like a chicken. Well, guess what I did? I acted like a chicken. Throughout the years into my adult years and probably within the past 5-7 years Mr. Shoaf never forgot me and still called me Chicken. He will be missed. I and I’m sure so many will never forget Mr. Shoaf. He was one of the best!
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Sherri mccoy lit a candle
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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He was a very sweet guy he was my teacher in high school he will be missed by so many I am so very sorry for your
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Wendy Phillips lit a candle
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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You were my favorite teacher at South Jr. High. I loved your science class, you were the coolest teacher I have ever had. Rest in peace Mr. Shoaf. You were an awesome teacher and made learning fun! My deepest condolences to your life partner and your family.
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Cheryl Petrisin posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
My condolences. Mr. Shoaf was my science teacher at MJHS. One of the few science classes I actually looked forward to going to. I became a teacher myself and can only hope I was 1/2 as loved by my students as Mr. Shoaf was.
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Claire Shoaf (Sister-in-Law) purchased flowers
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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Claire Shoaf (Sister-in-Law)
purchased the Fairest of All and planted a memorial tree for the family of John Shoaf.
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With my sincere sympathy to you, Melodie, and for the family and relatives of John Shoaf. Rest in Peace, John with Mamma, Daddy and Skip.
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Claire Shoaf (Sister-in-Law) planted a tree in memory of John Shoaf
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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With my sincere sympathy to you, Melodie, and for the family and relatives of John Shoaf. Rest in Peace, John with Mamma, Daddy and Skip. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Jan Webster posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Melodie, we are so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Jan (Bowers) Webster
A Memorial Tree was planted for John Shoaf
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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