David Sumner

David Sumner, 69, passed away with his family by his side Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City Utah. He was a 58 year resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming.

David was born January 27, 1955 in Williston, North Dakota; the son of Leonard Thomas Sumner and Betty Jean Davidson.

He attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming and was a 1975 graduate of Rock Springs High School.

David worked for Sweetwater County School District #1 for 17 years and retired in February of 2020 as a Custodian.

He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. David was a long standing member of Alcoholics Anonymous.

He enjoyed fishing; spending time with family and friends especially his great- niece, Lucy, traveling and was an avid Wyoming Cowboys fan. He also loved his church family and assisting with duties at the church.

Survivors include two sisters, Sheila Ann Sumner Larsen (Lee) of Puyallup, Washington; Donna Marie Sumner Eusek of Rock Springs, Wyoming; four nephews, Drue Johnson (Erin) of Lebanon, Tennessee; Ty Johnson (Heather) of Bonney Lake, Washington; Eli Johnson (Michelle) of Graham, Washington; Austen Eusek of Rock Springs, Wyoming; three nieces, Sarah Eusek of Rock Springs, Wyoming; Emilee Vander (Brad) Linden of Puyallup, Washington; Erica Westphalen of Midland, Texas; 11 great nieces and nephews, Deven; Ayla; Kaleb; Addy; Isaac; AJ; Lucy; Caden; Jessie; Maxwell and Lennon.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Thomas Sumner and Betty Jean Sumner and brother-in-law, Jim Eusek.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 16, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3101 College Drive, Rock Springs, Wyoming. Graveside Services and Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to services.

The family respectfully requests donations in David's memory be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 3101 College Drive, Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901 or the KD Foundation, 904 Stillwater Drive, Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901.

Condolences may be left at http://www.vasefuneralhomes.com.