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Wayne Rumbut Obituary

WAYNE L. RUMBUT FORMERLY OF HAMMOND Wayne L. Rumbut, born May 24, 1935 in Hammond, IN, went to our Lord on April 14, 2010 at his home in Placerville, CA after a short valiant battle with cancer in the company of his loving family. Wayne and his wife, Jan, moved to California in 1982, settling in the Auburn and Placerville areas. Wayne was reunited with his father, John; mother, Katherine (Enocksen); son, Jeffery; brother, Karl; and mother in law, Julia Crowe. Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Janice (Eckman); daughter, Sharon and son in law, Andrew Chilton (Placerville, CA); daughter, Kathleen Boykin (Sacramento, CA); son, Charles; and friend, Raymond Diaz (Dallas, TX); grandchildren: Timothy Kennedy (Antelope, CA), John Kennedy and fiance, Amanda Little (Antelope, CA), Nick Chilton (Orangevale, CA), Ashley Chilton (Crestview, FL), and Nick and Ben Boykin (Sacramento, CA); great grandchildren: Jacob, Payton, Ethan and Elijah; sisters: Marlene McMahan (Hammond, IN), Kae Kellams (Munster, IN); brothers: John (Peggy) Rumbut (Assonet, MA), Joel (Lois) Rumbut (Pearland, TX) and David Rumbut (Demott, IN); and many loved nieces and nephews. Wayne enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, playing baseball, basketball and golf, watching his Chicago sports teams with his family and in later years painting. Wayne was involved in the Chamber of Commerce, Coalition on Literacy and volunteered many hours to charitable organizations in Auburn and Placerville. A Memorial Service will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1279 High Street, Auburn, CA 95603, on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 11:00 a.m., with a light luncheon to follow. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Wayne's name to the American Cancer Society or any other deserving charitable organization.

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Published by The Times on Apr. 18, 2010.

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Judie Hussey

April 18, 2010

Dear Janice,
Though we go back many, many years we went our own directions and lost touch. I'm so glad just a short while ago we reconnected and I was able to learn what Wayne, you and daughter Sharon was doing in your lives. I'm especially glad that Doreen and Sharon stayed great friends all these years. Though place and time seperated us it was meant to be that it isn't that way now.
I hope we can keep in touch and prayers will continue for Wayne as it did for his battle. His name will be added to my list and know that once a week a candle will be lit - his name called out for continued blessings.
I pray his passing with family surrounding him made his journey HOME an enlightenment knowing he now prepares a table before you and yours. Never forget he smiles down on all of you and always LOOK UP and smile back.
Hold tight to all of your wonderful memories and ALWAYS speak of him for this is his...MEMORY ETERNAL.
A candle has been lit that GOD is comforting all of you at this trying time.........this I pray.

Judie (Beison) Hussey

Angela Enocksen

April 18, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

Doreen Phillips

April 18, 2010

My dearest friend Sharon, Andy, Janice and family and friends, what a pleasure to know your dad and see him a few years ago when we visited California. A loving person, and a kind soul, his memory will be forever eternal. Hugs, and love sent to you across the miles. Love Doreen, Bob and your family in Vermont.

Ethel (Enocksen) Williams

April 18, 2010

My condolences to Janice and all of the Wayne Rumbut family. My prayers are with you, and Wayne will always be remembered.

Gayle Vuletic

April 18, 2010

Our hearts go out to Aunt Janice and Sharon and all the rest. Uncle Wayne was so loved by his nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed.

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