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DeVan Shumway Obituary



SHUMWAY DeVAN LAKE SHUMWAY On Wednesday, April 23, 2008, of Oakton, VA. Devoted father of Mary, DeVan, David, Craig, Lisa, Chris and Graham. He is survived by his wife Judith Shumway; 27 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2719 Hunter Mill Rd., Oakton, VA on Monday, April 28 for visitation beginning at 9 a.m., and a funeral service will follow at the church at 10 a.m. Interment Rock Creek Cemetery. Please view and sign the guestbook at: www.moneyandking.com

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Published by The Washington Post from Apr. 24 to Apr. 26, 2008.

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Sandy (Burgoyne) Walls

April 30, 2008

Graham Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. I am so sorry for your loss cousin. My deepest sympathy to Judy and all of Van's children.

Becky (Burgoyne) Tims

April 28, 2008

Special prayers go to my cousin Graham, and his family, for the loss of his Father.

And to my Aunt Barbara Burgoyne Ugalde Shumway Touchton for the loss of a friend. I remember many family dinners with you and Van at my parents dining room table in Rockville, MD.

Charlena Cunningham

April 25, 2008

Sincere sympathy at Van's passing.
Prayers for Van and his wife,Judy.
Judy is a wonderful person...who has been always supportive of those of us in pulmonary rehab. I knew Van through our exercise program in pulmonary rehab. God's blessings and comfort especially at this time. Charlena

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