James Shumway Brunton

July 23, 1927 – Sept. 16, 2014

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James Shumway Brunton, 87, of Lovell, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014.

He was born July 23, 1927, in Garland, Wyo., to Rosa Verna Shumway and Walter “Peg” Brunton. He spent his younger years in Wyoming and attended school in Powell. He was a Wyoming Highway Patrol officer for many years and was always very proud of that service.

He is survived by his loving wife, Arlene, and her children: Terry (Jim) Gundersen, Tim (Jane) Bailey, Tom (Alice) Bailey, Tammy (Myron) Laib, Tracy (Patty) Bailey and Tina Bailey.  He is also survived by his children, Mark, Becky and Blake, as well as 23 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, a sister, Kay (Frank) Graves, and half-brothers Steve (Shirley) Howe and Ernie Howe. Jim also leaves behind his best and longtime friend, Jim Elliot, and his little dog, Pepper.

Memorials in Jim’s name are suggested to the American Diabetes Association. Visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to view the full obituary, offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Jim.