E. Jay Cummings

E Jay Cummings, 85, of Pleasant Grove passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. E Jay was born September 10, 1930 in Heber City, Utah to H Clay and Ruby Neilson Cummings. He married Faun Dene Danner on April 15, 1949 in Heber City. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple.

E Jay grew up in Heber and attended schools there. As young man, E Jay worked in the mines in and around Park City and later worked at Geneva Steel. After a time he moved to California with his family and worked in construction in both northern and southern California and later spend time in Baker, Nevada, working on a ranch. For much of his life, E Jay worked in the trucking industry in Pleasant Grove and was an owner operator.

E Jay loved camping with his family. He especially enjoyed his cruise to Alaska with Faun Dene and his siblings. E Jay loved to watch his grandchildren in all the sports they participated and rarely missed a game. E Jay was proud that he could attend the temple before his passing.

He is survived by his wife Faun Dene of Pleasant Grove; three children: Barbara (Jack) Sheen, Salem; JaDene (Keith) Clarke, Provo and Mike (Kelli) Cummings, Circleville, UT; 12 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren; brother, LaVell (Kathy) Cummings, Grantsville, UT. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Yvonne Miller; brothers: Kyle, Veigh and Melvin Cummings. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 11:00 am in the Timpanogos Third Ward Chapel, 425 East 500 North, Pleasant Grove. Family and friends may attend a viewing from 9-10:45 am prior to services. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com.