Kirstin
Kirstin L. Shoemaker
d. December 11, 2021
Averill Park- Kirstin L. Shoemaker, 49, of Burden Lake Road, passed from this life on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at her residence after a long over 3-year fight with breast cancer. Kirstin was surrounded by loved ones. Born in Albany, Kirstin was the daughter of Sharon Kohler Kretzler of Rensselaer, the late John (JK) Kretzler and the beloved wife of Kent M. Shoemaker. Kirstin was raised in Rensselaer and was a 1990 graduate of Rensselaer High School. Most of her working career involved administration work in the health care industry. Prior to her diagnosis in 2018, Kirstin had been working in the solar industry with Monolith Solar. Kirstin was an accomplished deer hunter in both bow and rifle. She loved being in the woods and was Kent’s favorite hunting buddy. She was an avid NY Yankees fan and enjoyed watching games with Kent and his father. She was a Life Member of the Averill Park- Sand Lake Fire Dept.
Kirstin enjoyed the simple life and most of all loved her children and grandchildren, Friday night family dinners, and sleepovers with her precious granddaughter Jaelyn, who she adored.
Kirstin was the sister of the late David and John “Jay” Jr. Kretzler.
Survivors in addition to her husband and mother include her children Kayla (Christopher) VandePutte of Poestenkill, Jenna (Brenden) Doster of Queensbury and Cody (Caelyn) Meissner of Delmar, her brothers William (Lisa) Peasley of North Greenbush and Paul Peasley of Rensselaer, father in law Hal Shoemaker of Averill Park, mother in law Patricia (Robert) Bonesteel of Grafton, brother in laws Steven (Tonya) Shoemaker of Averill Park and Glenn (Krista) Shoemaker of Colorado Springs, CO and sister in law Lisa (Ed) Shoemaker of Poestenkill, her precious grandchildren Jaelyn and Roman VandePutte, Riley Doster and Conor Meissner, her canine companion Liam, her besties Linda Jones and Jennifer Leckonby along with several nieces and nephews.
Kirstin’s family wishes to thank the many friends and family that sent cards and prayers during Kirstin’s illness. A very special thank you to NYOH, Doctors Ammannagari and Doyle and their staff, the Community Hospice, Jen Leckonby, and Linda Jones for being such kind, compassionate care givers and friends during Kirstin’s final days.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call 4- 6:30 on Friday, December 17 at the Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel 2691 NY 43 at Glass Lake, Averill Park followed by a Service at 6:30.
Inurnment Saturday 10 am at the Sand Lake Union Cemetery.
The family request donations in memory of Kirstin may be made to the Averill Park Sand Lake Fire Dept. PO Box 116 Averill Park, NY 12018 or the Make a Wish Foundation of Northeastern NY 3 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205.
Visit www.perrykomdat.com for directions and a private guestbook.
Service Information
Visitation
Friday
December 17, 2021
4:00PM-6:30PM
Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel
Averill Park, NY
Funeral Service
Friday
December 17, 2021
6:30PM
Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel
Averill Park, NY
Inurnment
Saturday
December 18, 2021
10:00AM
Sand Lake Union Cemetery
Averill Park, NY
Kirstin enjoyed the simple life and most of all loved her children and grandchildren, Friday night family dinners, and sleepovers with her precious granddaughter Jaelyn, who she adored.
Kirstin was the sister of the late David and John “Jay” Jr. Kretzler.
Survivors in addition to her husband and mother include her children Kayla (Christopher) VandePutte of Poestenkill, Jenna (Brenden) Doster of Queensbury and Cody (Caelyn) Meissner of Delmar, her brothers William (Lisa) Peasley of North Greenbush and Paul Peasley of Rensselaer, father in law Hal Shoemaker of Averill Park, mother in law Patricia (Robert) Bonesteel of Grafton, brother in laws Steven (Tonya) Shoemaker of Averill Park and Glenn (Krista) Shoemaker of Colorado Springs, CO and sister in law Lisa (Ed) Shoemaker of Poestenkill, her precious grandchildren Jaelyn and Roman VandePutte, Riley Doster and Conor Meissner, her canine companion Liam, her besties Linda Jones and Jennifer Leckonby along with several nieces and nephews.
Kirstin’s family wishes to thank the many friends and family that sent cards and prayers during Kirstin’s illness. A very special thank you to NYOH, Doctors Ammannagari and Doyle and their staff, the Community Hospice, Jen Leckonby, and Linda Jones for being such kind, compassionate care givers and friends during Kirstin’s final days.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call 4- 6:30 on Friday, December 17 at the Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel 2691 NY 43 at Glass Lake, Averill Park followed by a Service at 6:30.
Inurnment Saturday 10 am at the Sand Lake Union Cemetery.
The family request donations in memory of Kirstin may be made to the Averill Park Sand Lake Fire Dept. PO Box 116 Averill Park, NY 12018 or the Make a Wish Foundation of Northeastern NY 3 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205.
Visit www.perrykomdat.com for directions and a private guestbook.
Service Information
Visitation
Friday
December 17, 2021
4:00PM-6:30PM
Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel
Averill Park, NY
Funeral Service
Friday
December 17, 2021
6:30PM
Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel
Averill Park, NY
Inurnment
Saturday
December 18, 2021
10:00AM
Sand Lake Union Cemetery
Averill Park, NY
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