November 22, 1932 ~ August 5, 2012

Neva Shumway Freeman, 79, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully of cancer on Sunday, August 5, 2012. She was born November 22, 1932 in Lindon, Utah to Samuel Douglas and Lucial Shoell Shumway. Neva was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved family and always brightened up when grandchildren and great grandchildren would visit.

She is survived by Lester Ray, her husband of nearly 61 years and their two children: John (Anita) Freeman and Sam (Jolene) Freeman; grandchildren: Shane (Erin), Justin (Elena), Brandon (Haley), Amanda, Heather (Steve) and Colton; she is also survived by her brother: Kay (Linda) Shumway; and sister: Donna Caldwell. Ray and Neva have 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter: Mary and her two brothers: Ralph and Glade.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 10, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the Mt. Mahogany First Ward Chapel, 408 West 1300 North, Pleasant Grove. Friends and family may attend a viewing Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Friday one hour prior to services. Interment in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com. 

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Dee and Jean Jense said:

We were so sad to hear that Neva had passed on. You and Neva were two of the first people to welcome us when we first moved to Manila. We absolutely love you both. We will miss her big smile and fun personality. She always told it like it is which made us love her even more. You two raised a great family and have a wonderful legacy. It would be amazing to see the reunion that Neva and Mary are having right now! We love you an your family and pray for your comfort. Love, Dee and Jean Jense

August 07, 2012

Jeff and Gayle Ewell said:

Dear Ray, John and Sam, Our deepest sympathy to you. You were all great neighbors living in the Manila Ward many years ago. Yes, Mary and her Mom are having a great reunion! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Our love to all, Elder and Sister Ewell, Philippines Quezon City North Mission

August 08, 2012

Linda and Leon Sweat said:

Ray and Family Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Neva is a fantastic person and we are blessed to have had the opportunity to know and associate with her. Her bubble personality and sense of humor was known and loved by all. We will always cherish the times we had with her. The picnics and outings we had during the old Mahogany Rifle and Pistol days are especially precious. She will be greatly missed. Linda and Leon Sweat.

August 08, 2012

Cindy Beebe said:

I am so sorry for your loss! I am John's co-worker and he truly is one of the best men that I have had the pleasure of knowing. I believe that his mother and family had a profound influence on the person that he has become. So I appreciate Neva, even though I did not have the pleasure of knowing her. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Cindy Beebe

August 08, 2012

Kaye Carlson said:

Ray, John, and Sam, I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Neva and thought of you, Ray and her, as another brother and sister-in-law. I will miss visiting with her. She was a fun person. We have had some really fun times over the years with the family. What a reunion she is having with Mary and her parents and brothers. You two always welcomed Lee and I into your home and made us feel happy when we left. Lee and Kent really enjoyed seeing you at White River, too. May all the fond memories bring you comfort and peace and may Heavenly Father bless you. Love, Kaye Carlson

August 09, 2012

Joe and Darlene Garlick said:

We were honored to be Ray and Neva's home teachers and friends. We enjoyed the extra visits and always overstayed our welcome, because it was always fun to visit with them. We have a few items that they were willing to give and we treasure those. We will miss Neva for a short time and hope that we can be good enough to have more visits with her and the rest of her family when that time comes. Ray, you took good care of her and she is in good hands now, too. May God continue to bless your whole family. With all our Love, Joe and Darlene Garlick.

August 09, 2012