Lee Maxwell Shumway

Lee Maxwell Shumway, age 78, passed away April 12, 2007, in Mesa. He was born October 5, 1928 in McNary, AZ to Richard Leo Shumway and Charlotte Rebecca Brewer. Lee and his wife, Jan lived in Taylor for 40 years, 2 years in Vernon and 14 years in Mesa. He was a life long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many ways. His favorite service was working as a patron in the Arizona Temple for over 15 years. He had a great influence for good with many people. He will be forever remembered for the love he shared with his family and his unique sense of humor. He especially appreciated and loved his wife, Jan; they were married for over 54 years. He was so grateful for her devotion and care for him the past several years. Lee was grateful to have shared his life with his wife, Jan; his children, Terri (Brent) Beals, Gary (Denise) Shumway, Richard (Sage) Shumway, Janette (Ross) Ferrin and Randy (Cheryl) Shumway; 28 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; and 3 sisters, Joan Tanner, Annette Beckman and Sharyn (Dee) Wilcox. Funeral services will be held Monday April 16, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. at the Udall Chapel, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mesa and graveside services will be held at 5:00 P.M. that day at the Reed Hatch Memorial Cemetery in Taylor, AZ Contributions, in his name, to Hospice of the Valley or to the Mesa, Arizona genealogy Library have been suggested by his family.