Richard Jennings Shumway
1950 ~ 2009
Richard Jennings Shumway, beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandpa, returned to his Heavenly Father on July 24, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loved ones in his final hours. He will be missed by all who knew him, but we know that he is at peace and will lovingly await our return to be with him.
Rick was born on November 18, 1950 in Provo, UT to R. Phil and Nelda Moon Shumway. He attended school in both Provo and Orem, UT. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Sweden from 1969-1971. He said that a day never passed that he did not remember his sweet experiences there. He graduated from BYU with a B.A. in History, an M.A. in Community Education, and also held a post-graduate certificate in Gerontology.
He spent his professional career in long-term care administration, and touched the lives of many. He loved the residents, their families and staff that he interacted with, and always viewed his career as an opportunity to serve others.
Rick was a dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He always made the Lord his first priority, and served his Heavenly Father faithfully in numerous capacities. Through each of these opportunities, he impacted many. Whether as a missionary, the Blazer Scout leader, a teacher in primary, the ward choir director, or a member of the bishopric, he loved each opportunity that he was given.
Rick was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He married Carolyn T. Jensen in the Salt Lake Temple for time and all eternity on June 15, 1979. Together they were blessed with three children, Richard Phil, Cameron Craig, and Mary Katherine (Katie). His family brought him the greatest joys of his life. He cherished his time with his two beloved grandsons, Jakie and Ricky. They always brought a sweet smile to his face, and he to theirs.
Rick is survived by his wife Carolyn, his children, Rick (Sarah), Pittsburgh, PA.; Cameron and Katie, Provo, UT; his grandchildren Jacob Cameron and Richard Jennings Shumway, (Pittsburgh, PA).; his mother Nelda, Orem, UT; brothers Scott (Anne), Matt (Becky), and Jim (Jill), and sisters Linda Shumway and Hallie Crockett. He was preceded in death by his mentor and father, Phil and his brother-in-law, Lynn Crockett.
We love you Dad, and look forward to an eternity together.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 31, 2009 at the Grandview South Stake Center, 1122 N. Grand Ave., Provo. Friends may call at the church Thursday, July 30 from 6-8 p.m. and from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment in the Provo City Cemetery will follow.
We wish to thank Dr. Nathan Rich and staff, Dr. Marlan Hansen and Intermountain Hospice for their kind and competent care. Condolences may be sent to info@bergmortuary.com.
1950 ~ 2009
Richard Jennings Shumway, beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandpa, returned to his Heavenly Father on July 24, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loved ones in his final hours. He will be missed by all who knew him, but we know that he is at peace and will lovingly await our return to be with him.
Rick was born on November 18, 1950 in Provo, UT to R. Phil and Nelda Moon Shumway. He attended school in both Provo and Orem, UT. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Sweden from 1969-1971. He said that a day never passed that he did not remember his sweet experiences there. He graduated from BYU with a B.A. in History, an M.A. in Community Education, and also held a post-graduate certificate in Gerontology.
He spent his professional career in long-term care administration, and touched the lives of many. He loved the residents, their families and staff that he interacted with, and always viewed his career as an opportunity to serve others.
Rick was a dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He always made the Lord his first priority, and served his Heavenly Father faithfully in numerous capacities. Through each of these opportunities, he impacted many. Whether as a missionary, the Blazer Scout leader, a teacher in primary, the ward choir director, or a member of the bishopric, he loved each opportunity that he was given.
Rick was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He married Carolyn T. Jensen in the Salt Lake Temple for time and all eternity on June 15, 1979. Together they were blessed with three children, Richard Phil, Cameron Craig, and Mary Katherine (Katie). His family brought him the greatest joys of his life. He cherished his time with his two beloved grandsons, Jakie and Ricky. They always brought a sweet smile to his face, and he to theirs.
Rick is survived by his wife Carolyn, his children, Rick (Sarah), Pittsburgh, PA.; Cameron and Katie, Provo, UT; his grandchildren Jacob Cameron and Richard Jennings Shumway, (Pittsburgh, PA).; his mother Nelda, Orem, UT; brothers Scott (Anne), Matt (Becky), and Jim (Jill), and sisters Linda Shumway and Hallie Crockett. He was preceded in death by his mentor and father, Phil and his brother-in-law, Lynn Crockett.
We love you Dad, and look forward to an eternity together.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 31, 2009 at the Grandview South Stake Center, 1122 N. Grand Ave., Provo. Friends may call at the church Thursday, July 30 from 6-8 p.m. and from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment in the Provo City Cemetery will follow.
We wish to thank Dr. Nathan Rich and staff, Dr. Marlan Hansen and Intermountain Hospice for their kind and competent care. Condolences may be sent to info@bergmortuary.com.
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