Richard (Dick) Shumaker

IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Richard Allen “Dick” Shumaker, 76, of Idaho Falls, died January 9, 2007, at his home from cancer. He was under care of Alpine Hospice. He was born October 1, 1930, in Worland, Wyoming, to Ethan A. and Leta Grabel Shumaker. He attended schools in Worland and Phoenix, AZ graduating from high school and attending Fullerton Junior College in Fullerton, California. He married May Joan Plunkett October 20, 1954, in Phoenix, Arizona. They have lived in Idaho Falls for 45 years and were members of The First Church of the Nazarene. He owned Shumaker Construction and was a building contractor who was known for his meticulous attention to detail. He was a member and former President of the Eastern Idaho Homebuilders Association. He enjoyed fishing, camping, boating, hunting and all outdoor activities with his family and friends whom he often entertained by playing the harmonica and the accordian. Surviving are: Wife: May Shumaker of Idaho Falls Daughter: Pamela Jean (Joe) Reiman of Albuquerque, NM Daughter: Gloria Jean Vega of Arlington, TX Son: Alan Lee Shumaker of Port St. Lucie, Florida Sister: Ruth Prachiel, Pahrump, Nevada 15 Grandchildren, 31 Great Grandchildren and 5 Great Great Grand-children. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, two brothers, a grandson and a great granddaughter. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2007, at The First Church of the Nazarene, 1900 Grandview Drive, with Pastor John Sweeney officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood East Side, 963 S. Ammon Rd., and also Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: Darrell & Charlotte Lake dlake@cableone.net Dear May: What a shock, we were so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. We want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our prayer is you will feel God's presence and his comfort at this most difficult time. Our Love, Darrell & Charlotte Dave and Debbie Samson debsamson23@cableone.net Dear May and Family, We are so sorry to hear about Dick's death. We have been praying for both of you in the past month as Darlene has kept us posted on the situation. Please know our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you. We are so sad that we won't be able to come to the service. We will be out of town for our 30th anniversary. Know we love you dearly. In Christ . . . Dave and Deb Samson