Robert J. Shumway

Robert J. Shumway age 88 of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday May 11, 2010 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. He was born December 21, 1921, the son of John G. and Letha (Nye) Shumway. Robert attended Lake Odessa Public School and Wayne State University, graduating in 1950. He was a pharmacist for Jacobs Rexall Pharmacy for 45 years, retiring in 1996. Robert served in World War II, US Army Air Corps, in radio services, having the rank of Master Sergeant. He was stationed in England, North Africa, Malta and Italy. \r

Robert married Betty (Stamp) Shumway on June 21, 1947 at East Grand Boulevard Methodist Church in Detroit, Michigan. He was a member of the Hastings Lions Club from 1955 to 1984. He enjoyed outdoor sports, traveled extensively with his wife after his retirement and spending time with family. \r

Robert was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Edith, parents, sisters; Katherine Joan, Bernice and Margaret, and brother, Roy. \r

He is survived by his wife, Betty (Stamp) Shumway, daughters; Janice Morgan and Connie (Darrell) Peterson, sons; Brian (Anne) Shumway, Bill (Melissa) Shumway, Bob (Marva) Shumway, Mike (Vivyanne) Shumway, sister, Jean (Howard) Wilson, brothers; Dick (Anne) Shumway, John (Barbara) Shumway, 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.\r

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting contributions be made to Thornapple Manor, 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. \r

Visitation will be held Friday, May 14, 2010 from 6-8pm and again on Saturday, 12:30pm until service time, at the Girrbach Funeral Home.\r
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 2:00pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, MI. Rev. George Speas will be officiating the service. \r
Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). \r
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