The Shoumaker Family – Lawton, IA.. Dee and Norbert Shoumaker and their grandson, Carson..
In the early morning hours on Saturday, March 15th a tragic fire claimed the lives of three members of the Shoumaker family in Lawton, IA. One of the biggest tragedies that community and one family could experience.. Below is information about their family, services, and how you can help..
A memorial service honoring the lives of Dee and Norbert Shoumaker and their grandson, Carson (19) will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the Lawton-Bronson High School. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the school. To view the service online, please visit https://www.youtube.com/@bethellutheranlawtonia/featured
- Go Fund Me – https://gofund.me/baa68680
- Meal train – https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/03ylwz
- Security National Bank Account – Ask to donate to the Bert, Dee, & Carson Shoumaker Account.
- Items for Bert and Dee’s Shoumaker’s unborn grandbaby… Items needed by April 15th
Gift cards/diapers/baby necessities for a girl. Jon Shoumaker (son) is expecting a baby in July and everything they had bought preparing for this gift was being stored at the home. There is nothing left. They are in need of diapers all sizes – necessities like baby hygiene products – thermometer – basic medical items / blankets – onesies or gift cards.. Drop off or delivery locations are below!
- 2020 Indian Hills Drive Suite 100 Sioux City
- M-F between 9am and 4pm
- LAWTON CITY HALL
- 315 ASH STREET
- M-F 8-4:30
- FARM BUREAU – Jill Willmott
- 5414 GORDAN DRIVE – DURING BUSINESS HOURS
Items can be ordered and delivered to any of the 3 addresses a well as drop offs.
About the Family:
Carson Allen Shoumaker – May 10, 2005 — March 15, 2025 – Lawton, IA
Carson Allen Shoumaker, 19 of Lawton passed away suddenly Saturday, March 15, 2025. A memorial service will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the Lawton-Bronson High School. Visitation will begin at 9:30 A.M. at the school. To view the service online, please visit https://www.youtube.com/@bethellutheranlawtonia/featured
Carson was born the son of Rachel Shoumaker on May 10, 2005 in Sioux City, Iowa. He graduated from Lawton-Bronson High School in 2023. He had just begun his career at the Post Office on February 8, as a letter carrier, a job he was very proud of.
Carson enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandparents and little brothers. He had an extensive shoe collection, enjoyed all things basketball, food, and playing PlayStation. He loved being outdoors hunting and fishing and riding around in his Jeep. He never turned down a solid nap.
Carson was loved by everyone that met him. He was the one who tried to make everyone’s dark days bright. He loved with his whole heart and provided laughter in every room he was in.
Carson is survived by his mother, Rachel (Casey Blackmore) Shoumaker; brothers, Rhett and Ridge Blackmore; uncles, Norbert (Sarah) Shoumaker III, Jonathan (Cris) Shoumaker, and Justin Helget; several cousins; and his best friends, Karlee and Keondre.
He entered heaven’s gates alongside Grandma and Papa.
Dee & Norbert Shoumaker – Lawton, IA
A memorial service honoring the lives of Dee and Norbert Shoumaker and their grandson, Carson will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the Lawton-Bronson High School. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the school. To view the service online, please visit https://www.youtube.com/@bethellutheranlawtonia/featured . In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Security National Bank where an account has been set up for future designation.
Norbert was born the son of Norbert and Ruth (Gross) Shoumaker, Sr. on September 6, 1955 in Georgia. He graduated from North High School and went straight to bootcamp to prepare for his service in the United States Marine Corps.
Dee was born the daughter of Sidney and Noreen (Reit) Jongma on January 22, 1959 in Sioux County, Iowa. She attended North High School.
Norbert married Dee on December 19, 1982. They made their home in Lawton, Iowa. Norbert worked for BNSF railroad until his retirement in 2020. Dee owned and operated Custom Creations, where she was a pillar in the community, creating custom screen print and embroidered hats, shirts, coats and more for the entire community and surrounding area. She also did alterations to prom dresses, wedding dresses, and other items for years.
Norbert enjoyed doing whatever Dee told him to do! They went to Sioux City Explorers games, and she enjoyed altering and repairing their uniforms. Dee enjoyed traveling with “the girls,” while Norbert looked forward to Wednesday handball and El Tap with Doc. Dee enjoyed decorating their home and refinishing furniture. She collected teapots and sewing machines while he collected quarters and Pronto soda cups, but above all else was family. They took every opportunity to spend time with their children and grandchildren. Attending all of their grandchildren’s events was very important to them.
Norbert and Dee are survived by their children, Norbert (Sarah) Shoumaker III, Jonathan (Cris) Shoumaker, Justin Helget, and Rachel (Casey Blackmore) Shoumaker; grandchildren, Rhett, Ridge, Lydia, Allie, Hannah, Henni, and baby girl due in July; Norbert’s siblings, Jeff Shoumaker, CJ (Judy) Shoumaker, and Ann Peterson; Dee’s siblings, Dwayne Jongma, Denise (Don) Monroe, and DeAnne Adams; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
They were preceded in death by their parents; Dee’s sister, Darla Montgomery and her sister-in-law, Mary Jongma.
Norbert and Dee entered heaven’s gates alongside their grandson, Carson.
