William "Russell" Cummings, a lifetime resident of Heber City, Utah and his beautiful wife of more than 65 years, died within 72 hours of each other peacefully in their home surrounded by family.
Russell Cummings, 88, died on October 11, 2023. He was followed in death by his wife, Nancy Lawton Cummings, 83, who died October 14, 2023.
Russell was born June 28, 1935, in Heber City to Joseph Buys and Mary "Mae" Jordan Cummings. His younger years were spent at Jordanelle, where he helped with the family business. His years at the Jordanelle were some of the best times of his life – until he met Nancy of course. Russell was quite the storyteller, and there was one story that he was particularly fond of telling; and that was how the Jordanelle was named after his family. Russell spent his summers herding sheep with his cousin Clift for his uncle Bill Jordan. During the school year he was a star player for the Wasatch High basketball team. Russell graduated from Wasatch High School both a cowboy and sports star.
Nancy was born August 22, 1940, in Heber City to Lloyd and Gladys Giles Lawton. Her younger years were spent in Heber Valley where she loved to play the piano and ride her horse. Nancy's love for horses began at an early age, she could hardly wait for daylight to saddle up and head to the hills. Her favorite places to ride were up to their family farm in Center Creek or to the Lindsay Claim in Lake Creek. Throughout high school Nancy was a cheerleader and took part in the choir. She was also involved in the riding club, and anyone who knew Nancy knows about her passion for riding and barrel racing. She was always such a fierce competitor. Nancy too, graduated from Wasatch High School.
The couple was married on December 11, 1957, in Heber City, Utah. They were later solemnized in the Provo Temple on January 17, 1992, in Provo, Utah. They had four children together: Shirley, Cathy, Susan, and Wayne. A scenic 80-acre farmland named Bar-L Ranch was their home. Together their time was well spent working on the farm raising hay. Bar-L Ranch was the home to many horses, sheep, dogs, cats, chickens and any other animal that wandered on.
Russell and Nancy have several accomplishments in the horse world and have also given back many hours of service to the cowboy way of life. They raised and trained winning chariot and race horses, and enjoyed rodeoing, farming and hunting with their children. The family spent many summers out to Sand Creek where they would herd cattle and sheep. Some of their fondest memories were made out to Sand Creek playing "Cabin Rummy". The couple surely passed their love for western traditions down to their children, grandchildren and even to their great-grandchildren.
When they were not working on the farm, rodeoing or saddling up for a mountain ride; they were attending ball games. Russell and Nancy spent countless hours supporting their children and grandchildren in all of their endeavors.
Russell began his 37 years of employment with the State of Utah in 1967. He started employment in the State Auditor's Office and ended his career in the State Treasurers Office. Russell had an incredible work ethic. He was dependable, honest, and trustworthy.
Nancy was a stay-at-home mother and a farmer's wife. Her love for barrel racing and rodeo did not end in high school, she continued to spend her weekends hauling horses to do the very thing she loved the most. Nancy also spent her time teaching piano lessons to many, many students around the Heber Valley including her children and grandchildren. Nancy was an accomplished pianist, organist, and vocalist. Nancy and Russell were active members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and devoted members of the community. The couple diligently served in their church – Russell served in the Bishopric and as Ward Clerk; and Nancy served as Relief Society President as well as in many other church presidencies. Nancy also held several musical callings, where each Sunday she was able to share her talents and love for music.
Together the couple had many family traditions that will live on forever, but there is one that they loved beyond all others; and that was attending the Mountain Valley Stampede Rodeo. Nancy spent many years as a committee member and Russ supported her in every way possible. The couple looked forward to this family outing each and every year.
Russell and Nancy loved each other beyond measure, so much so that they could not live without each other. They leave behind an extraordinary love and legacy.
Russell is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jay, and his sister Shirley. Nancy is preceded in death by her parents, and her brothers Leon and David. Both are preceded in death by sons-in-law Dean Bingham and Mark Parker. Nancy and Russell are survived by their children Shirley (Allan) Sulser, Cathy Bingham Parker, Susan (Rob) Edwards, and Wayne (Carie) Cummings, all of Center Creek. Nancy is also survived by brother Bert (Michelyn) Lawton of Heber City. They leave behind 12 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held in Heber City, Utah at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2395 South Mill Road as follows: Viewing Sunday October 22, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Monday, October 23, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.; Funeral Monday, October 23, 11:00 a.m.; Interment Heber City Cemetery.
Russell Cummings, 88, died on October 11, 2023. He was followed in death by his wife, Nancy Lawton Cummings, 83, who died October 14, 2023.
Russell was born June 28, 1935, in Heber City to Joseph Buys and Mary "Mae" Jordan Cummings. His younger years were spent at Jordanelle, where he helped with the family business. His years at the Jordanelle were some of the best times of his life – until he met Nancy of course. Russell was quite the storyteller, and there was one story that he was particularly fond of telling; and that was how the Jordanelle was named after his family. Russell spent his summers herding sheep with his cousin Clift for his uncle Bill Jordan. During the school year he was a star player for the Wasatch High basketball team. Russell graduated from Wasatch High School both a cowboy and sports star.
Nancy was born August 22, 1940, in Heber City to Lloyd and Gladys Giles Lawton. Her younger years were spent in Heber Valley where she loved to play the piano and ride her horse. Nancy's love for horses began at an early age, she could hardly wait for daylight to saddle up and head to the hills. Her favorite places to ride were up to their family farm in Center Creek or to the Lindsay Claim in Lake Creek. Throughout high school Nancy was a cheerleader and took part in the choir. She was also involved in the riding club, and anyone who knew Nancy knows about her passion for riding and barrel racing. She was always such a fierce competitor. Nancy too, graduated from Wasatch High School.
The couple was married on December 11, 1957, in Heber City, Utah. They were later solemnized in the Provo Temple on January 17, 1992, in Provo, Utah. They had four children together: Shirley, Cathy, Susan, and Wayne. A scenic 80-acre farmland named Bar-L Ranch was their home. Together their time was well spent working on the farm raising hay. Bar-L Ranch was the home to many horses, sheep, dogs, cats, chickens and any other animal that wandered on.
Russell and Nancy have several accomplishments in the horse world and have also given back many hours of service to the cowboy way of life. They raised and trained winning chariot and race horses, and enjoyed rodeoing, farming and hunting with their children. The family spent many summers out to Sand Creek where they would herd cattle and sheep. Some of their fondest memories were made out to Sand Creek playing "Cabin Rummy". The couple surely passed their love for western traditions down to their children, grandchildren and even to their great-grandchildren.
When they were not working on the farm, rodeoing or saddling up for a mountain ride; they were attending ball games. Russell and Nancy spent countless hours supporting their children and grandchildren in all of their endeavors.
Russell began his 37 years of employment with the State of Utah in 1967. He started employment in the State Auditor's Office and ended his career in the State Treasurers Office. Russell had an incredible work ethic. He was dependable, honest, and trustworthy.
Nancy was a stay-at-home mother and a farmer's wife. Her love for barrel racing and rodeo did not end in high school, she continued to spend her weekends hauling horses to do the very thing she loved the most. Nancy also spent her time teaching piano lessons to many, many students around the Heber Valley including her children and grandchildren. Nancy was an accomplished pianist, organist, and vocalist. Nancy and Russell were active members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and devoted members of the community. The couple diligently served in their church – Russell served in the Bishopric and as Ward Clerk; and Nancy served as Relief Society President as well as in many other church presidencies. Nancy also held several musical callings, where each Sunday she was able to share her talents and love for music.
Together the couple had many family traditions that will live on forever, but there is one that they loved beyond all others; and that was attending the Mountain Valley Stampede Rodeo. Nancy spent many years as a committee member and Russ supported her in every way possible. The couple looked forward to this family outing each and every year.
Russell and Nancy loved each other beyond measure, so much so that they could not live without each other. They leave behind an extraordinary love and legacy.
Russell is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jay, and his sister Shirley. Nancy is preceded in death by her parents, and her brothers Leon and David. Both are preceded in death by sons-in-law Dean Bingham and Mark Parker. Nancy and Russell are survived by their children Shirley (Allan) Sulser, Cathy Bingham Parker, Susan (Rob) Edwards, and Wayne (Carie) Cummings, all of Center Creek. Nancy is also survived by brother Bert (Michelyn) Lawton of Heber City. They leave behind 12 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held in Heber City, Utah at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2395 South Mill Road as follows: Viewing Sunday October 22, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Monday, October 23, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.; Funeral Monday, October 23, 11:00 a.m.; Interment Heber City Cemetery.
William "Russell" Cummings, a lifetime resident of Heber City, Utah and his beautiful wife of more than 65 years, died within 72 hours of each other peacefully in their home surrounded by family.
Russell Cummings, 88, died on October 11, 2023. He was followed in death by his wife, Nancy Lawton Cummings, 83, who died October 14, 2023.
Russell was born June 28, 1935, in Heber City to Joseph Buys and Mary "Mae" Jordan Cummings. His younger years were spent at Jordanelle, where he helped with the family business. His years at the Jordanelle were some of the best times of his life – until he met Nancy of course. Russell was quite the storyteller, and there was one story that he was particularly fond of telling; and that was how the Jordanelle was named after his family. Russell spent his summers herding sheep with his cousin Clift for his uncle Bill Jordan. During the school year he was a star player for the Wasatch High basketball team. Russell graduated from Wasatch High School both a cowboy and sports star.
Nancy was born August 22, 1940, in Heber City to Lloyd and Gladys Giles Lawton. Her younger years were spent in Heber Valley where she loved to play the piano and ride her horse. Nancy's love for horses began at an early age, she could hardly wait for daylight to saddle up and head to the hills. Her favorite places to ride were up to their family farm in Center Creek or to the Lindsay Claim in Lake Creek. Throughout high school Nancy was a cheerleader and took part in the choir. She was also involved in the riding club, and anyone who knew Nancy knows about her passion for riding and barrel racing. She was always such a fierce competitor. Nancy too, graduated from Wasatch High School.
The couple was married on December 11, 1957, in Heber City, Utah. They were later solemnized in the Provo Temple on January 17, 1992, in Provo, Utah. They had four children together: Shirley, Cathy, Susan, and Wayne. A scenic 80-acre farmland named Bar-L Ranch was their home. Together their time was well spent working on the farm raising hay. Bar-L Ranch was the home to many horses, sheep, dogs, cats, chickens and any other animal that wandered on.
Russell and Nancy have several accomplishments in the horse world and have also given back many hours of service to the cowboy way of life. They raised and trained winning chariot and race horses, and enjoyed rodeoing, farming and hunting with their children. The family spent many summers out to Sand Creek where they would herd cattle and sheep. Some of their fondest memories were made out to Sand Creek playing "Cabin Rummy". The couple surely passed their love for western traditions down to their children, grandchildren and even to their great-grandchildren.
When they were not working on the farm, rodeoing or saddling up for a mountain ride; they were attending ball games. Russell and Nancy spent countless hours supporting their children and grandchildren in all of their endeavors.
Russell began his 37 years of employment with the State of Utah in 1967. He started employment in the State Auditor's Office and ended his career in the State Treasurers Office. Russell had an incredible work ethic. He was dependable, honest, and trustworthy.
Nancy was a stay-at-home mother and a farmer's wife. Her love for barrel racing and rodeo did not end in high school, she continued to spend her weekends hauling horses to do the very thing she loved the most. Nancy also spent her time teaching piano lessons to many, many students around the Heber Valley including her children and grandchildren. Nancy was an accomplished pianist, organist, and vocalist. Nancy and Russell were active members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and devoted members of the community. The couple diligently served in their church – Russell served in the Bishopric and as Ward Clerk; and Nancy served as Relief Society President as well as in many other church presidencies. Nancy also held several musical callings, where each Sunday she was able to share her talents and love for music.
Together the couple had many family traditions that will live on forever, but there is one that they loved beyond all others; and that was attending the Mountain Valley Stampede Rodeo. Nancy spent many years as a committee member and Russ supported her in every way possible. The couple looked forward to this family outing each and every year.
Russell and Nancy loved each other beyond measure, so much so that they could not live without each other. They leave behind an extraordinary love and legacy.
Russell is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jay, and his sister Shirley. Nancy is preceded in death by her parents, and her brothers Leon and David. Both are preceded in death by sons-in-law Dean Bingham and Mark Parker. Nancy and Russell are survived by their children Shirley (Allan) Sulser, Cathy Bingham Parker, Susan (Rob) Edwards, and Wayne (Carie) Cummings, all of Center Creek. Nancy is also survived by brother Bert (Michelyn) Lawton of Heber City. They leave behind 12 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held in Heber City, Utah at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2395 South Mill Road as follows: Viewing Sunday October 22, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Monday, October 23, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.; Funeral Monday, October 23, 11:00 a.m.; Interment Heber City Cemetery.
Russell Cummings, 88, died on October 11, 2023. He was followed in death by his wife, Nancy Lawton Cummings, 83, who died October 14, 2023.
Russell was born June 28, 1935, in Heber City to Joseph Buys and Mary "Mae" Jordan Cummings. His younger years were spent at Jordanelle, where he helped with the family business. His years at the Jordanelle were some of the best times of his life – until he met Nancy of course. Russell was quite the storyteller, and there was one story that he was particularly fond of telling; and that was how the Jordanelle was named after his family. Russell spent his summers herding sheep with his cousin Clift for his uncle Bill Jordan. During the school year he was a star player for the Wasatch High basketball team. Russell graduated from Wasatch High School both a cowboy and sports star.
Nancy was born August 22, 1940, in Heber City to Lloyd and Gladys Giles Lawton. Her younger years were spent in Heber Valley where she loved to play the piano and ride her horse. Nancy's love for horses began at an early age, she could hardly wait for daylight to saddle up and head to the hills. Her favorite places to ride were up to their family farm in Center Creek or to the Lindsay Claim in Lake Creek. Throughout high school Nancy was a cheerleader and took part in the choir. She was also involved in the riding club, and anyone who knew Nancy knows about her passion for riding and barrel racing. She was always such a fierce competitor. Nancy too, graduated from Wasatch High School.
The couple was married on December 11, 1957, in Heber City, Utah. They were later solemnized in the Provo Temple on January 17, 1992, in Provo, Utah. They had four children together: Shirley, Cathy, Susan, and Wayne. A scenic 80-acre farmland named Bar-L Ranch was their home. Together their time was well spent working on the farm raising hay. Bar-L Ranch was the home to many horses, sheep, dogs, cats, chickens and any other animal that wandered on.
Russell and Nancy have several accomplishments in the horse world and have also given back many hours of service to the cowboy way of life. They raised and trained winning chariot and race horses, and enjoyed rodeoing, farming and hunting with their children. The family spent many summers out to Sand Creek where they would herd cattle and sheep. Some of their fondest memories were made out to Sand Creek playing "Cabin Rummy". The couple surely passed their love for western traditions down to their children, grandchildren and even to their great-grandchildren.
When they were not working on the farm, rodeoing or saddling up for a mountain ride; they were attending ball games. Russell and Nancy spent countless hours supporting their children and grandchildren in all of their endeavors.
Russell began his 37 years of employment with the State of Utah in 1967. He started employment in the State Auditor's Office and ended his career in the State Treasurers Office. Russell had an incredible work ethic. He was dependable, honest, and trustworthy.
Nancy was a stay-at-home mother and a farmer's wife. Her love for barrel racing and rodeo did not end in high school, she continued to spend her weekends hauling horses to do the very thing she loved the most. Nancy also spent her time teaching piano lessons to many, many students around the Heber Valley including her children and grandchildren. Nancy was an accomplished pianist, organist, and vocalist. Nancy and Russell were active members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and devoted members of the community. The couple diligently served in their church – Russell served in the Bishopric and as Ward Clerk; and Nancy served as Relief Society President as well as in many other church presidencies. Nancy also held several musical callings, where each Sunday she was able to share her talents and love for music.
Together the couple had many family traditions that will live on forever, but there is one that they loved beyond all others; and that was attending the Mountain Valley Stampede Rodeo. Nancy spent many years as a committee member and Russ supported her in every way possible. The couple looked forward to this family outing each and every year.
Russell and Nancy loved each other beyond measure, so much so that they could not live without each other. They leave behind an extraordinary love and legacy.
Russell is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jay, and his sister Shirley. Nancy is preceded in death by her parents, and her brothers Leon and David. Both are preceded in death by sons-in-law Dean Bingham and Mark Parker. Nancy and Russell are survived by their children Shirley (Allan) Sulser, Cathy Bingham Parker, Susan (Rob) Edwards, and Wayne (Carie) Cummings, all of Center Creek. Nancy is also survived by brother Bert (Michelyn) Lawton of Heber City. They leave behind 12 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held in Heber City, Utah at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2395 South Mill Road as follows: Viewing Sunday October 22, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Monday, October 23, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.; Funeral Monday, October 23, 11:00 a.m.; Interment Heber City Cemetery.
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