Served in France in World War I; a farmer. Known as "Bunny"
Funeral services for Lorin L. Shumway, 77, former businessman and life time resident of the
Lyons community, were conducted Mon., Aug. 22 at the First Presbyterian Church in Lyons.
The Rev. Lawrence Woodcock officiated at the 2 pm. service. An organ prelude was presented
by his daughter-in-law, Janice , (Mrs. Stan Shumway of Lawrence, Kan.)
Honorary pallbearers were Edward McMonies, Gene Gram, Lloyd Sexton, Fremont; Chris Larson,
D. Roy Way, Decatur; Kenneth Sears, Ira Way and John A. Young. Casket carriers included
Wayne Sanderson, Ed Hurd, Gary Cram, Elton Southwell, Merlin Brink and Gordon Chard.
A Masonic Memorial, with Don Swanson as orator, was presented before leaving the church,
and members of the Veterans' organizations conducted a military service at the graveside.
Both the Masons and Veterans attended the funeral rites in a body.
Lorin L. Shumway, one of nine children of the late Lorin G. and Mary Coates Shumway,
was born Dec. 8, 1899 at Lyons and lived all of his life in the community until his death on Fri., Aug. 19.
Bunny, as he was always known by family and friends, attended the Lyons school, graduating
with the class of 1919 from Lyons High School, and also attended the University of Nebraska at
Lincoln. He was the youngest enlistee from this area in World War I, serving from Oct 1917 to
May,1919 in the 9th Balloon Co. with 10 months overseas service in the Argonne and St. Mihiel offense.
He was united in marriage on Dec. 22, 1926 to Miss Helen Newmyer of Lyons and to this union
three children were born, two daughters, Lois Jean, who died in 1935, and Mary Ethel, and one son,
Stanley. Mrs. Shumway died Nov. 30, 1964.
On Sept. 4, 1971 Shumway was married to Inez Grant Hamm of Decatur, who survives.
Shumway had an interest in farming and agriculture, and continued his extensive farming and
livestock operations after moving into Lyons from the farm many years ago. For several years
he was in partnership with his brother, M. F. (Bus) Shumway, owning and operating the
Shumway Implement Co. in Lyons. In the past few years he and his wife Inez enjoyed
many tours to various parts of the world.
He became a well known local artist and for many years was an active member of the
Lyons Art Club and the Association of Nebraska Art Clubs, serving as a member of the
Board of Directors on the state level, and on the state show committees.
For several years Shumway served on the Board of Education for School District No. 20
in Lyons, and was always interested in all community business and civic affairs. In recent
years he was among those affiliated with the Elkhorn Watershed District.
Lorin was a Quarter member of Harvey Lenig Post No. 83 of Lyons American Legion,
and had been recognized by Pilot Lodge No. 240 A.F. and A.M. of Nebraska Masons, and
Esther Chapter No. 208, Order of Eastern Star, for his keg membership in both organizations.
He was a member of the Tangier Shrine Temple in Omaha, the Yankton, S. D. Consistory,
and Iowa Society of Sons of the American Revolution.
He had long been active in the First Presbyterian Church of Lyons, and was presently
serving as an Elder of the church.
Other family members preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers,
Vern and Dale; two sisters, Una Lindahl and Mary, who died in infancy.
Survivors include his wife Inez; son, Stanley Newmeyer Shumway and wife Janice
of Lawrence Kan.; daughter, Mary Ethel and husband Harold Rounsborg, Oshkosh;
eight grandchildren; two brothers, Jay of Hartington, Milton F. of Las Osos, California.;
two sisters, Jessie (Mrs. George A. Miller) of Lyons, Evelyn Leahy, Miami Beach, Fla.;
other relatives and a wide circle of friends.
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