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GORDON K. SHUMWAY
9/2/32 - 8/21/18
Gordon K. Shumway was born on September 2, 1932, to Ken and Ivy Shumway in Seligman AZ. Gordon grew up in Mesa AZ where he found the love of his life, in the person of Cherie Ford. He attended Arizona State University on a basketball scholarship, joined the ROTC, married Cherie, then served in the Air Force for 3 years after College.
Gordon kept on the move, living in 14 different cities over 40 years working jobs from owning and managing restaurants to supervising a technical support team for Lockheed Martin at NORAD. All the while raising 3 boys and passing on to them his love for the outdoors, scouting, fishing, and hiking. When he found time he enjoyed playing Bridge, making furniture, honing his wood carving skills and reading almost every book he could get his hands on.
Gordon passed at the age of 85, leaving behind his wife, Cherie, sons, Steve, Doug (Jennifer) and Brian (Clair), his grandchildren, Courtney, Samie, Blake (Jasmine), Todd and Leidhra (Pat), great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Olivia and Taylor Rose. Gordon and his wonderful sense of humor will be remembered and missed by all that knew him.
A private family memorial is planned.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gordon Shumway
Moon Kitty
May 19, 2025
I love him voicing Alf in that cartoon show I didn't know about when I was a kid...
Carie
August 20, 2021
Taking this time to remember Gordon and the many years of fun times. Love you Cherie!
Carie Thornton
August 20, 2020
Hard to believe it's been 2 years already. We miss Gordon's presence, but memories will live on through the many photos we have shared.
Love you Cherie!
Happy Birthday!!!!!<br />
Carie Thornton
August 20, 2019
Grandma and the Boy's!
Carie Thornton
August 19, 2019
Fun times!
Carie Thornton
August 19, 2019
Grandpa and Drew
Carie Thornton
August 19, 2019
Carie Thornton
August 19, 2019
Keeping memories from days past.
Daniel Williams
September 13, 2018
Sorry for your loss. A co-worker showed me the announcement since I worked for Lockheed Martin for 31 years. I did not know Gordon, but I did go to Piedmont Hills High School with Doug Shumway. I now live in Colorado Springs. Small world.
September 6, 2018
Dear Cherie
So sorry to hear of Gordan's passing. Jim and I really enjoyed his great sense of humor and lovely stories.
You both made such a great couple and he will be missed by many.
Loving thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Nanette and Jim Holley
August 30, 2018
To The Shumway Family
We here at NBC Brian's family at work
want to share our deepest sympathy.
We are thinking about all of you.
And we are so sorry for yuor loss
Doug Bleier
Beautiful family!
Carie
August 28, 2018
Fond memories will be with me forever.
Love you Cherie!
Carie
Cherie Tome
August 26, 2018
Rest in peace Uncle Gordon. You will always be remembered and in my heart. You will be missed. I love you.
Sharon R
August 25, 2018
Rest In Peace dear soul
Delmer "Del" Cox
August 25, 2018
Cherie, So sorry for your loss of Gordon. He will be missed by all of the Pike's Peak Whittlers. He really had a good sense of humor. I remember when he tried to get a Facebook account and they made him prove who he was and not he creator of SLF from the TV series ALF.
Jane Mulkey
August 25, 2018
Dear Cherie,
I know your heart is broken for your darling husband.. Please accept my condolences. I have asked God to wrap his arms around you and take your hand and be by your side as you face the future. You are lucky to have so many friends to help you and I count myself as one of them.
John and Evelyn Kwaak
August 25, 2018
Dear Cherie,
So sorry to read about Gordon's passing. You and your family will miss him very much but having had the pleasure of meeting you both will always bring such nice memories to us as well. We send you love.
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