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for Clyde Cummings
Randy Lee
January 2, 2007
Met C.K. only once or twice at his Sugerhouse shop. I know him mostly through my father, who was a fan of his chocolates and contracted some volume business with him. I was told the C.K. kept a file for many customers keeping track of their favorite chocolates. As a child, this always impressed me more as an act of kindness and friendship rather than good marketing. My father's accounts of his dealing with C.K. left me with a very favorable impression of this genuine and honest businessman and craftsman.
Shawna (McKee) Baldridge
December 27, 2006
I never met Mr Cummings, but one of my favorite stories to tell is about his daughter that was a 6th grade teacher oh...too many years ago. I was in Mrs. Foster's class and my best friend was in Ms. Cummings. Too many years have past, so forgive me that I don't remember your first name. But now that I am a teacher I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear of your loss.
Wendy Dibble Flanders
December 27, 2006
Dear Lori and family,
I was sorry to hear about your dad. I felt bad to have missed his funeral, but I read about his death after the funeral was over. I have so many memories of working at the store. We used to have a lot of fun. I'll never forget my first day when he told me to eat all the chocolate I wanted. I thought I was in heaven. Your dad was a good man, and I really appreciated him being so kind to me when I worked for him. I send my love and sympathy!
all my love,
Wendy Dibble Flanders
Bion Wimmer
December 26, 2006
Dear Cummings Family:
I send condolences from myself and the remainder of my family. Jay and Sally could not attend C. Kay's funeral because they are in Germany. I have so many great memories of C. Kay and your family. C. Kay was always willing to put up with an entire house full of teens playing Atari or Sunday Night board games. I appreciated his attempt to expose us to the finer things such as M*A*S*H and classical music. We always hoped that a visit to his home would produce a free chocolate or two. Our family's business venture with C. Kay in Southern California was a great adventure which had an enormous impact in our lives. Our prayers are with you at this time.
Chris and Stephanie Barnhurst
December 25, 2006
Our condolences to all of Kay's other friends and his family. We were employed at CKCC for several years, and it was a blessing to our family in many ways (not the least of which is the fact that we met while working there!). Kay was a unique man with a strong sense of purpose and good humor who will be long remembered by many, many people. Although he was a driven man of business, he also exhibited a spirit of generosity which blessed a lot of people. He will be missed.
December 21, 2006
My sympathy to your family Lori. I have great empathy for you. My father passed away in September and tody is the anniversary of my husband's death. (12-21) I certainly know what it is like to lose a loved one at this time of year. May the Lord bless you.
Taffy-Nancy Wittwer Venkatapathy
December 20, 2006
Cummings Family - I was one of those children who stopped by the store after school. I remember the smells and the little bell that rang when you opened the door. We have always had your special candies and remembered fondly that time. My condolences on your loss.
Jo Ogea
December 19, 2006
Dear Cummings Family - I received a phone call just today a few minutes ago asking if I knew that C. Kay had passed away. I was surprised and saddened to hear this news. You all know how special your whole family has been to me and mine. The generosity and hospitality of C. Kay and Lettie welcoming my family and me into your lives and home were greatly appreciated and overwhelming! It has to be the most generous kindness I've ever been extended and helped us not only then but greatly contributed to my desire to want to do for others as you did for me. The chocolates produced by your family were superior to any others ever made, period! My heartfelt condolences to each of you and do know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow and loss.
Holly Anderson Blanco
December 19, 2006
Cummings Family,
How well I remember the fun times being a part of the Cummings Family. Kay treated me just like one of his own kids. I enjoyed the time spent in the candy store, doing mint trims, putting candy tops on flourettes(?). Wrapping package after package of chocolates getting ready for Christmas. Kay was a great man, he will be missed.
Holly Anderson Blanco
Lark Galli
December 18, 2006
Dear Cummings Family,
A flood of memories come back to me when I think of you and your father. How grateful I am that we grew up with your family in Garden Park Ward--such good company. The delight of the best chocolates in the world goes without saying. Love to all of you.
Lark Evans Galli
Moselle McCall
December 18, 2006
The name brings back many memories of my childhood. Those famous chocolates were my mom's favorite. She has since passed on and I feel a great loss, along with you, at this Holiday season. Life is sweet and short, but the famous C.K. Cummings chocolates will always be a delicious memory of my Mom. Thanks. May you find joy and comfort during this difficult time of loss. Maybe he will make chocolates in Heaven!
Brad Smith
December 18, 2006
Dear Cummings Family,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. He always made me feel welcome in your home when I came over to goof of with Nathan when we were growing up. I was always encouraged to "try out" a chocolate or two when I visited. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Janine (Adams) Howard
December 18, 2006
My condolences on the loss of Kay. My parents were friends with Kay before I was born. I still have the congratulations card Kay and Lettie gave my folks when I was born. He always had a place in my heart. I remember going into the store in Sugarhouse and getting stick candy and feeling it was such a magical place. And as a kid I always wanted to work there. It would not have been Easter without a chocolate egg from Kay's nor Christmas without a box of chocolates. Funny as it happened I did grow up to work there for nearly nine years packing mints, living that childhood dream and loved it. Kay was a good, kind man who followed his dream and made many children and adults happy he will be dearly missed by all those who knew him.
Bettina Giese
December 18, 2006
I was sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Cummings.
I worked for him a Christmas season, he was a man who had a twinkle in his eye and enjoyed telling something amusing. I was amazed at what a hard worker he was, surely with more enthusiasm as many at much less his age. It is a great legacy to leave behind, creating a company that made many people happy as customers and provide employment for others.
Troy C. Gottfredson
December 17, 2006
Dearest Cummings Family, I am so sadden to see the passing of Mr. C. Kay, it was my Dad’s first year on the 14th and I am still learning the meaning of what loosing a parent brings to you. I was just talking about my first summer job at the age of 11 or 12 wrapping Gracie’s at the Sugar House chocolate factory to my colleagues here in Ireland today, I was doing a QC “Quality Check” for the 20th or so time of a great wee chocolate sweet and the Chef said to me that I must be hungry because I am here at work. I informed Chef that I was doing a QC that I had learned how to do from the Master of Candy Makers ever, Mr. C. Kay Cummings of Salt Lake City, Utah as in the U.S. of A. Anyway, Mr. C. Kay told me to “Wrap” the Gracie’s with the pretty little squares of foil and not with my mouth, and that it is okay to perform a Quality Check hence a “QC” now and then. You see Mr. Wonka is only in the movies and Mr. C. Kay is real and that is what I told Chef today. And as today went by, I was thinking of my first pine box derby car I made with the help of Mr. C. Kay, it was purple, and I could still smell the paint on it for many years after, and that alone would bring back the memories of the days downstairs in Mr. C. Kay’s workshop building my car, and I did place 2nd! And every time I see a M*A*S*H episode, I can not but help think of the days working at the chocolate factory and listening to just the audio of the episodes and I would think that was kinda strange because I was not use to that without the visual part, and I remember my first filling. It is so amazing to be able to remember and relate to life gone-bys and how you retain the memories and hold them close, Thank You Mr. Cummings you are a Maestro of chocolates. I do remember trying to call Mr. C. Kay Mr. C. but when I would say it in the possessive form as in, Mr. C’s, it was too close sounding to another chocolate so I gave that up fast, and due to the fact that C. Kay Cummings Chocolates are in fact the best of the very best. I wish I could just have one more Gracie or just a wee bag of mint trimmings and all the good times that came with it, except the filling. I sincerely wish I could be with all of you to pay my last respects to the Master Candy Maker but I can not, however my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of grief. My God bless and be with you.
Sherri Hill
December 17, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Anne Woods
December 17, 2006
Dear Cummings Family,
I am sorry that I am not there in person to offer my deepest sympathy to you in your loss of CK. May our Father in Heaven bless you with comfort at this time, and may you find comfort in your good memories with CK.
With deepest sympathy,
Anne Woods
Omar Mint Maker
December 17, 2006
Dear Cummings Family,
My sincere condolences on the passing of CK. May peace be with
this day and always.
OMAR, The Mint Maker
Mert & Ken Ashby
December 17, 2006
Dear Cummings Family:
Through all the years of our association I have admired the determination of your family in both good and difficult times. I am grateful that CK now has the opportunity to be in better health and to be with Ian again. You are a wonderful family, whom I treasure being a part of, and pray for your needs and comfort at this time. All our love, Mert & Ken Ashby.
Amy Buongiovanni
December 17, 2006
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. May God bless you in your time of grief.
A. Owen Smoot
December 16, 2006
Our sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. We have known him for many years and have counted him as one of our friends. I,m sorry that we haven't been closer in recent years, but feel a loss never the less. May the Lord's comfort and peace be with you at this time of your bereavement. Owen & Joan Smoot
Norma (Strang) Larsen
December 16, 2006
To the Cummings family I extend my sympathies during this time of your life. I grew up in Garden Park Ward and my mother (Utella Strang) loved the quality of these candies. Whenever me and my family visited with her, she had Cummings candy. I knew Kay and Oletta very well.
Norma S Larsen (Nathan R Larsen~dec.) in Idaho
Greg & Karel McDonough
December 16, 2006
Dear Cummiings Family,
We were saddened to hear of Kay's passing. May you be comforted in the knowledge of the ressurrection and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We hope there is candy on the other side veil. Our warmest love and regards.
Greg & Karel McDonough
Nancy Harman
December 16, 2006
Dear Cummings family:
I was so sorry to hear that Kay had passed away. I worked in the front store, for a few years while he still owned the store. He was a very good man to work for. He was a very caring person. We had a lot of good laughs and good times. May Heavenly Father comfort your family and may you have the peace that you will need during this difficult time.
Love,
Joseph C. Matson
December 16, 2006
Life long friend of Clyde. He stopped and gave me a ride many years ago when my car ran out of gas. He was a great person.
Joe Matson
Pamela (Wimmer) Alston
December 15, 2006
Dear Cummings family,
My deepest sympathies. I was saddened to hear of your loss. I have such great memories of our Garden Park family, of which you all were such a big part. I think of Brother Cummings every year at Easter. No other candy will ever compare, or be as beautiful as those decorated Easter eggs. I have been grateful for all the memories of the Cummings family and your impact in my life.
Love, Pam Alston
Ted and Charlotte Jacobsen
December 15, 2006
Dear Cummings family,
We send you our love at the loss of your father. We have fond memories of all the Cummings in Garden Park Ward and of C.Kay's generosity in so many ways. We pray that you will receive peace and comfort at this tender time. With love, Ted and Charlotte
Thomas Young (Jr)
December 15, 2006
Dear Cummings Family,
I have known Kay most of my life. We grew up not far from one another and attended Roosevelt and East High about the same time. Then as good fortune would have it, we served as missionary companions together in England. We shared many, many good times doing "the work", riding our bikes, visiting the massive Lincoln Minster and tried to establish the church there after a forty year absence. On our trips to Nottingham to attend our District Meetings, we would hold street meetings on Slab Square and go to Lyons Sweet Shop to taste the goodies and some ginger along the way. Following our missions, we were in a missionary group together with our wives and enjoyed many good times. I watched Kay succeed in the candy business in spite of many trials. But what a legacy he left with his marvelous chocolates. Occasionally I would tell friends how fortunate I was to be a freind of my own "Willie Wonka" and his chocolate factory. The last time we visited Kay, he recognized us and seemed in relatively good spirits. But when he was ready to end the visit, he closed his eyes and appeared to slip away once again. We loved Kay and his family and will forever cherish the fond memories. We learned much from him over the years. Thank you Kay for your friendship and constant love.
Tom & Dwan Young and Family
Iris O'Letta Ahlstrom aka RUSTY
December 15, 2006
I just want to acknowledge a great patriarch of a a family of great children. I was a friend of Ians and also worked at Marriott with him. I've met most of you and have a special place in my heart for Oletta as we share the same name. God Bless you all at this difficult time!
Valeen Haslam
December 15, 2006
Dear Aaron, and family,
I was saddened to read about your fathers passing. Only Aaron knows who I am, and Ian did also as I worked with him at Marriott Reservations. My grandmother Clare Richins Palmer worked for your dad for years when it was in Sugarhouse. I remember going in there and seeing her working and her letting us pick out whatever candy we wanted, and she would buy it for us. She was a single mother with 6 kids. CK was always good to her. And even years after she worked for him and in her elderly years he would go visit her and take her some of her favorite chocolates. She always enjoyed him coming to visit. She talked about him very fondly. God bless you all!
Paul Simmons
December 15, 2006
I was very sorry to hear that your father had passed away. We were privileged to have him in our ward for a time. He was a real gentleman, in every sense of the word. He was interested in and kind to everyone and was a devoted home teacher. He quietly did a lot of good and never expected any recognition for it.
John Avila
December 15, 2006
As a kid growing up in Sugarhouse I remember coming into the house/candy store that was C.K. Cummings Candies on 11th East. It's been 30 or more years and I have since move away long ago. However, I remember one thing about this experience, with my brother at my side we would walk in and experience the smell of candy and a very warm greeting from a man who treated us as if we were important customers. As we bought our 50-cents worth of candy and were offered the customary "free chocolate" of our choice, we were never treated as a bother or someone who shouldn't be in this store, only as important customers that reaped the benefits of all "important customers", I only realized later that the free chocolate cost C.K. Cummings more than he made from us. I will alway remember his kindness when I was a kid and how meaningful it has been even now as I think back on that time. I didn't know Mr. Cummings on a personal level as an adult but as a kid I feel like I knew him well.
My condolences to the family and remember the good in this man, I have.
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