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Show J. Bert Sumsion rites Friday in IDS chapel December 2, i'ln Te Vet" erans Hospital in Salt t i City will be neld NthmwhSprinille Harow Chape1' BihP Ha, old Whitmg of the Third Ward will officiate Friends may call at the from 6 to 8 o'clock or Friday prior to the services. Burial will be in the Springville v ergreen Cemetery, m Ueu of flowers, those wishing mav make a contribution to the missionary fund of the Third or Ninth Wards "e.Was born December 7, 1892 in Springville, the son of John Bert Sumsion John and Cecelia Bramall Sumsion. He married Mary Hansen and she later died. He was married to Jessie LaFol-lette LaFol-lette May 11, 1932 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He was a veteran of World War I. Active in the LDS Church he was a high priest, had served a mission in Eastern Canada and also four short term missions. He served as an officer in the genealogy department depart-ment and priesthood quorums. He graduated from the BYU with a bachelor's degree and received his masters from the University of Utah. He taught school in Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah. Following his retirement, retire-ment, he has farmed in the Springville area. Survivors include his wife, four sons and one daughter: Zelbert Sumsion, Oakland, California; Cal-ifornia; Kay Sumsion, Salt Lake City; Mark Sumsion, Springville; Neil Sumsion, Cedar Ce-dar City; Mrs. Leon (Fawn) Haney, Alhambra, California; 17 grandchildren; a brother, Earl, of Springville. |
