Obituary

JOYCE (CRAWFORD) SHUMWAY
Born Joyce Rowley to Allen and Gladys Rowley in Phoenix on January 7th, 1929. She passed peacefully away at the age of 79 at her home in east Mesa on December 4th.

Joyce retired from MOS5 at Motorola in 1996. She was a lifetime devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many musical callings.

Joyce loved to share her musical talents and lived to play the piano and organ. She was a highly accomplished accompanist and had a beautiful alto voice. She is a former member of the Arizona Mormon Choir and Sun Valley Chorale.

A loving mother, Joyce married Walter Shumway in 1997 and was his devoted wife for 12 happy years.

Joyce is survived by her husband and siblings; Glenda (Jim) Finch, Maxine (Milford) Cluff, and Jerry (Jana) Rowley. Children; Denise Duvall, Reed Gower, Robert (Laurie) Gower, Lesli (Mike) Taylor, Nancy (Steve) Montano, and Carl Crawford. Step-children; Lynnette (Rick) Stewart, Chuck (Barbara) Shumway, Jeriann (Ren) Keeling, Phil (Annalee) Shumway, Becky (Raimo) Hansen, and Sharon (Tom) McPeek; and 54 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.

To enjoy memories, share thoughts, and listen to some of her favorite music, visit www.joyceshumway.blogspot.com

Viewing held Tuesday, December 9th at Bunkers’ Mortuary from 6-8 pm, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Services will be held on Wednesday, December 10th at 11:00 am with viewing one hour prior at the Salt River Stake center, 6942 E. Brown Rd.