Carmen Shumway Carmen Pratt Shumway, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, completed her earthly journey of joy on June 22, 2021, in Bryce, Ariz. She was born as a twin on Feb. 8, 1935, in El Paso, Texas, to the late Harold Wilcken and Anna Hendrickson Pratt. Her signature positive and happy outlook was constant throughout life. She married her eternal companion, Lenn Minnerly Shumway on Aug. 26, 1957. Together they were completely devoted to the tender care and nurture of their children. Their wisdom strengthened testimonies daily. She taught and exemplified love of God by her undeterred faith. She taught elementary school and literacy in the community for many years. She taught a deep appreciation of country by leading and serving to improve the Town of Taylor through beautification and preservation of heritage. This legacy will influence countless generations. She was visionary in her understanding of life and people and labored lovingly to help lift and build confidence. She was preceded in death by her husband and three children, Linda Carmen, Charles Lenn and David Eldon; as well as her parents, one brother and four sisters. She is survived by six children, Gayle Bryce (Jim), Lee Shumway (Becky), Elaine Brantley (Tim), Brenda Lyman (Mark), Kendall Shumway (Tiffany), Sandra Greer (Doug); 29 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Berta Whitney, Ramona Gale, Doratha Rae Young and Kathleen Bigler. Owens Livingston Mortuary-Heritage Chapel in Snowflake handled the arrangements.
