Robert John Shumway
March 4, 1969 - March 4, 2016
Robert John Shumway returned home to his Heavenly Father on Friday, March 4, 2016. At the time of his death he was serving as the Bishop of the Pointe Meadows 2nd Ward in Lehi, Utah. He was born March 4, 1969 in Salt Lake City, Utah to John A. and Connie Gardiner Shumway. He graduated from Duchesne High School in 1987. Rob served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Taejon, Korea. He married the love of his life, Fredia Van Tassell on December 14, 1990. They are blessed with five beautiful children: Braiden Robert (23), Allison (Tanner) Eastmond, Jansen Garl (17), Treyton Payne (15), Abigail (13). Rob graduated from the University of Utah School of Pharmacy. He worked for the last twenty years as a pharmacist for Smith’s Food & Drug. He enjoyed everything outdoors: hiking, camping, and boating. He lived for his family and his faith. His kindness and goodness were felt by all. He is survived by his wife and children, parents, four sisters: Launa (Chris) Millecam, Jonelle, Kristi (Bodie) Taylor, Veronica (TJ) Morton, and by his grandmother, Jean Smith. He is preceded in death by his brother Jason, his grandparents Charlie and Helen Shumway, Garl Gardiner, and Don Smith. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. A viewing will be held on Monday, March 7, 2016 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., and Tuesday, March 8, 2016 before the funeral from 10:00 to 10:45. All services will be held at the Lehi Gateway Stake Center located at 2150 Pointe Meadow Drive, Lehi, Utah.
Robert John Shumway returned home to his Heavenly Father on Friday, March 4, 2016. At the time of his death he was serving as the Bishop of the Pointe Meadows 2nd Ward in Lehi, Utah. He was born March 4, 1969 in Salt Lake City, Utah to John... View Obituary & Service Information