David "Dave" Lynn Shumard

David “Dave” Lynn Shumard, age 79, of Lander, Wyoming, passed away at Huntsman Cancer Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.

He was born on July 22, 1947, in Wichita, Kansas, to Thomas and Betty Shumard. He was the oldest of five brothers.

Dave moved with his family to Pueblo, Colorado, where he graduated from high school. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Southern States Mission. He served in the United States Air Force for four years during the Vietnam War attaining the rank of sergeant. He received a Presidential Commendation for his work in reorganizing the base office where he was stationed.

He married his wife of 57 years, Joan. They had one daughter, Stacy. He lived most of his adult life in Atlanta, Georgia, spending most of that time running a roofing company. Dave and Joan later moved to Lander, Wyoming, where Dave worked for the LDS church doing facility maintenance. He served faithfully in many callings in the LDS church.

Dave is survived by his wife, Joan; his daughter, Stacy (Brett) Henrie of Lehi, Utah; two grandsons, Tyler (Kaelyn) Henrie of Heber, Utah, and Ethan (Kaydie) Henrie of American Fork, Utah; one great-granddaughter; his brothers, Ron and Kevin; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Betty Shumard and brothers Michael, Daniel, Nathaniel, Richard and Larry; and niece, Lindsey Shumard.

A Viewing for Family and Friends will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., with the funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m.. The Viewing and Funeral Service will be held at the Sinks Canyon Ward LDS Meetinghouse at 653 Cascade Street, Lander, Wyoming 82520.

The family would like to thank the staff at Huntsman Cancer Hospital for their services and care to both Dave and his family. We would also like to thank the amazing members of the Sinks Canyon Ward for all of their service and love shown to Dave, Joan and the family. Many thanks to Hudson Funeral Home and their staff for all their help and guidance.

Please sign the online guestbook at: hudsonsfh.com