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Raymond Shum Obituary
Raymond Ronald Shum
Resident of Sunnyvale
Dec. 4, 1933-April 28, 2012
Loving husband of Mary Susan, married 54 years. Cherished father of Terry and (Lori) Shum of Tualatin, OR, Debbi and (Lou) Mitts of San Jose and Diane and (George) Mahoney of Sunnyvale. Treasured grandfather of eight, Michael Shum, Stephanie Shum, Danielle Mitts, Christopher Mitts, Kayla Mahoney, Emily Mahoney, Megan Mahoney and Kelly Mahoney. Proud Great-grandfather of Abby Shum and Makayla Shum. Ron is also survived by his sister Pat Mashek from Nebr. and brother Mike Shum from New York.
A Memorial Mass will be held at the Church of the Resurrection Chapel in Sunnyvale on Thursday, May 3rd at 2:00 p.m. Reception will follow at the Shum home. Friends are invited to share this time with us in remembering Ron and all he has done to touch our lives.
In lieu of flowers, a tribute gift may be made to the supportive organization of Pathways Hospice. www.pathwayshealth.org.
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Memories and Condolences
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David Rich
April 26, 2021
Dear sue, Terry, Debbi, and Diane (aka "Namesake?"), Is it possible that it has been 40 years since Knickerbocker? So many memories. I think of all of you every time I think of Disneyland and remember all the crazy times with the great neighbors across the street. It boggles my mind to think of Terry, Debbi, and Diane all grown up with your own families and nearing retirement of your own. I hope and pray you are all okay. Love to all, Dave Rich (now in Liberty Lake, WA)
David Rich
April 26, 2019
Sometimes 40 years ago seems like an eternity, but when I think of Ron, Sue, Terry, Debbie, and Diane it seems like only yesterday and a smile comes to my face. I hope and pray that they are all doing well and are happy in their lives. Thanks to the whole gang for such warm and wonderful memories.
David and Nancy Rich
May 19, 2012
Some of my favorite memories are of living across the street from Ron, Sue, Terry, Diane, and Debbi in the 1970s. Backpacking with Ron and Terry, taking the kids to Disneyland, watching our dog Foofer play with their cat KC, or just meeting Ron in the middle of the street on garbage night and talking for half-an-hour -- the entire family made our lives so much happier. All one of us had to do was start up a power tool and the other would come hurrying over.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Shum clan, wherever they may now be. You are all very special in my life and I think of you often.
May 4, 2012
Ron was a class act.!! So sad his passing. Ron helped me get started in my pharma sales career almost 40 years ago.
Sue, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Steve and Kathy Kushner
May 2, 2012
Ron, as crossing guard, was a bright light at the corner of Heatherstone and Grape, as he protected the children and adults who were crossing the street on the way to school. After the bell rung, he always had a cheerful chat with the parents. Thank you Ron for your service and friendship!
-Monica McCabe
Samantha Cohen
May 2, 2012
Mr. Ron was such a special soul. My kids loved him. We stopped and said hi everyday. Then he came and spoke at 2 of my kids den meetings where we found out just how decorated a scout he was. Now that I have a Boy Scout I realize just what that means! Once an Eagle always an Eagle. His spirit still soothe my soul. I will truly miss you.
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