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Ira Philip “Phil” Shoop Jr.

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Birth	:	15 Mar 1928 Westfield, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	5 Jun 2015 Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Joseph Cemetery, Elk Point, Union County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6794014, -96.6797028
Description	:	In 1930 he and his parents and six siblings lived on a farm in Elk Point Township, Union County, SD. In 1940 he and his parents and three siblings lived on a farm they were renting for five dollars a month in Elk Point Township, Union County, SD. -------------------- From Kober Funeral Home: Ira Philip Shoop, 87, of Elk Point, SD, passed away Friday, June 5, 2015 at Prairie Estates Healthcare Center in Elk Point. Ira was born March 15, 1928 in Westfield, Iowa, the son of Ira Sr., and Carrie (Henry) Shoop. He enlisted in... Read More	In 1930 he and his parents and six siblings lived on a farm in Elk Point Township, Union County, SD. In 1940 he and his parents and three siblings lived on a farm they were renting for five dollars a month in Elk Point Township, Union County, SD. -------------------- From Kober Funeral Home: Ira Philip Shoop, 87, of Elk Point, SD, passed away Friday, June 5, 2015 at Prairie Estates Healthcare Center in Elk Point. Ira was born March 15, 1928 in Westfield, Iowa, the son of Ira Sr., and Carrie (Henry) Shoop. He enlisted in the United States Navy and faithfully served his country for two years and received an honorable discharge in 1947. He married Isabelle Louise Myers/Bradshaw January 2, 1965, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Arkansaw, Wisc. They made their home in Elk Point, where they raised their four children. Their marriage was blessed by over fifty wonderful years together. Ira was employed by the Milwaukee Road Railroad for forty-two years, holding various positions such as bridge crew foreman and general railroad facility maintenance. Upon retiring from the railroad he was employed by Curry Seed Company, two different fertilizer companies and Sodrac Park. He will always be remembered for his amazing love for his wife. He also had an awesome yet subtle sense of humor. He had an exceptional love of all animals, especially the birds, rabbits and squirrels which he referred to as his livestock. He took pride in his vegetable garden, flowers, and cactus bed. Some of his favorite activities were spending time with family (especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren), being outdoors, and hunting and fishing in his younger years. He enjoyed watching sports, especially his grandchildren's teams and Green Bay Packers. He is survived by his beloved wife, Issy of Elk Point; his sons, Jack (Lorie) Bradshaw of Maurice, IA, and Jim (Mary) Bradshaw of Canton, SD; his daughters, Mary Lou (Troy) Claussen of Sioux Falls, SD, and Marla Jo (Scott) Meadows of Elk Point, SD; seventeen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, with one more on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira Sr. and Carrie Shoop and all eight of his siblings; Beatrice, Lawrence (Bud), Arlene, Blanche, Loretta, Jim, Earl and Viva.

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Where is Ira Philip “Phil” Shoop Jr.'s memorial?
Ira Philip “Phil” Shoop Jr.'s memorial is located at: Saint Joseph Cemetery, Elk Point, Union County, USA.
When did Ira Philip “Phil” Shoop Jr. death?
Ira Philip “Phil” Shoop Jr. death on 5 Jun 2015 in Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ira Philip “Phil” Shoop Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 42.6794014
Longitude: -96.6797028

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Siblings

Beatrice Josephine Shoop Jensen

(1913 - 1941)

Viva Irene Shoop Allen

(1920 - 2014)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Elk Point, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6794014, -96.6797028

2. Elk Point Cemetery
Elk Point, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6794586, -96.6794586

3. Mills Family Cemetery
Westfield, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7188460, -96.6019280

4. Dewitt Cemetery
Ponca, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6248000, -96.7437500

5. Elmwood Cemetery
Elk Point, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6036700, -96.6881900

6. Saint Paul Cemetery
Elk Point, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7641983, -96.7061005

7. Union County Poor Farm Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7649210, -96.7077580

8. Richland Cemetery
Richland, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7682991, -96.6624985

9. Westfield Township Cemetery
Westfield, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7510986, -96.5914001

10. Ionia Cemetery
Newcastle, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6893997, -96.8300018

11. Ponca Cemetery
Ponca, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5689011, -96.7130966

12. Saint Peters Cemetery
Jefferson, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6045799, -96.5594025

13. Civil Bend Cemetery
Jefferson, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5769005, -96.6061020

14. First Brule Creek Cemetery
Elk Point, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7943993, -96.7069016

15. Gibb's Cemetery
Newcastle, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6985100, -96.8518400

16. Gores Bluff Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8035069, -96.6260468

17. Dowlin Cemetery
Burbank, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7789001, -96.8107986

18. Newcastle Cemetery
Newcastle, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6550500, -96.8708700

19. Saint Peters Calvary Cemetery
Newcastle, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6533800, -96.8744700

20. Holmes Family Cemetery
Ponca, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5389300, -96.7316200

21. Silver Ridge Cemetery
Ponca, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5685997, -96.8189011

22. Salem Lutheran Cemetery
Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5251900, -96.6938800

23. Ahlsborg Lutheran Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8228000, -96.7612000

24. Brule Creek Cemetery
Spink Township, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8346510, -96.7324350