Ann Elizabeth Shoemaker Workman

01/09/1936 — 11/10/2023

Goodbye Mom. May you have Peace in your new adventures. We Love You! Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Sister-in Law, Mother-in-Law, Aunt and Friend to many, Ann Elizabeth Shoemaker Workman, peacefully passed away on November 10, 2023, due to complications from pneumonia. She was surrounded by her loving family as she began her new journey. Ann was born January 9, 1936, in New York City to Raymond and Amanda Brodman Shoemaker. She attended Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing to pursue her childhood dream of becoming a nurse. After graduating from Johns Hopkins in 1957, Ann and a couple of her friends followed their adventurous spirit and took nursing jobs in Denver, CO. A long way from home in Denver, on a blind date, she met the love of her life Kenneth (Kenny-the-Kid) Workman. She often told her friends, after that first date, “I know I’m going to marry that guy!” and that she did. Ken and Ann were happily married for almost 60 years before Ken passed away in October 2019.

Shortly after Ken and Ann were married, they moved to Ogden, UT where Ken worked at Hill Air Force Base. They relocated to Roy, UT, where they raised their family. Ann worked as a nurse at St. Benedict’s Hospital, Weber Memorial Hospital, finished her nursing career as a Case Manager for the State of Utah. After retirement, Ann continued to volunteer in a nursing role at The Ogden Rescue Mission and other ministry organizations.

Ann was honored to be a nurse, caring for others, and serving underprivileged people. Ann also took great pride in being a Girl Scout Leader and extracurricular activities with all her children.

Ann encouraged her family to participate in sports as she herself was an avid swimmer, bowler, hiker, camper and golfer. She continued to golf through this past summer; telling us that she was golfing well, “just that the golf ball wasn’t cooperating”. Her golf career was highlighted by three holes-in-one.

Ann enjoyed leisure games, somehow the lever always released itself when she was behind in Connect Four. Though her greatest passion was Cribbage, and delighted beating Ken many times. Ask her when you get to Heaven to see the lifetime score! G-Ma was a spirited competitor and loved to win!

Ann is survived by her five children; Tamara (Jerry) Gonsiewski; Robert (Julia); Raymond (Michelle); Michael (Susan); and Jennifer (Peter) Thomas; Sister Mary Noyes; Brother Bruce Shoemaker; Sisters-in-Law, Gay Keeble and Thelma Gasto; 14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Her grandchildren loved G-ma, and brought her much pride, joy and delight.

A celebration of life will be from 6-8 PM on Friday, December 15, 2023 at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, Utah. Guests are encouraged to use parking and entrance located on the north side of the building.

A Funeral Mass for Ann will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Newman Center at 170 South University Street, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Visiting time with the family will begin at 10:00 am prior to Mass. Ann will be laid to rest with her beloved Ken in a private family ceremony at Mount Olivet Cemetery following the ceremony.

Above all, Ann was a wonderful person, loved her family and being a steward of her community. Ann was the consummate volunteer, and is proud of her children by continuing her legacy, giving their time to others in need.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Ogden Rescue Mission in her memory. Donations can be made at Ogdenrescuemission.org. Checks can be mailed to 2775 Wall Ave., Ogden, UT 84401, in honor of Ann Workman.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks Funeral Parlor. Please visit www.starksfuneral.com to share photos and memories with Ann’s family.