Elijah Shoemaker, beloved son, brother, cousin, and friend, passed away at age 21, on the morning of Monday, June 20th, 2022. 

Eli was born at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way, Washington on September 13th, 2000. He spent the next 19 years living in Richland, Washington. He graduated from Richland High School on June 7th, 2019 and worked at Fred Meyer in Kennewick. 

To know Eli, was to love him. To hear him laugh, was to make you laugh. To see him smile, was to make you smile. He was an artist, talented in any area he attempted. He loved to make music, paint, write, draw and so much more. There was nothing that he tried that he was not great at. He was a gifted musician and would make music with his best friend in their shared apartment. He loved all his animals, especially his kitty Finnegan. He was a gentle, compassionate, and caring young man who lent a helping hand to anyone who needed it.   

He will be dearly missed by his: (Mother) Sarah Shoemaker. (Father) Nathan Shoemaker. (Stepfather) Kyle Westcott. (Stepmother) Lael Shoemaker. (Brother) Atticus Kier-Burnett. Grandmother(s) Janice Vesper and Terry Shoemaker. Grandfather(s) Bruce Vesper and Dixon Shoemaker. Aunt(s) Rebecca Burnham, Elizabeth Hansen, Becky Purchwitz. (Uncle) Gene Purchwitz . Cousin(s) Madelyne Kier, Amiah Kier, Michael Kier, Iris Kier, Connor Kier, Everleigh Hansen, Dominic Hansen. Amiah Kier’s daughter, Carmela Andrews. Bestfriend(s) Francis Phelps and Wyatt Daniel. And many more friends. 

His arrangements will be held at Einans at Sunset Funeral home, Monday the 27th, 2022. Located at 915 Bypass Highway, Richland, WA, 99352. His viewing is scheduled from 9AM-11AM, followed by his burial at 11AM-12PM and his celebration of life at 12PM.  It will be livestreamed for those who cannot attend in person. If you have any questions, you may contact Einans at Sunset Funeral Home.