Verlene Hix Sumner Obituary (1920 - 2011)

Verlene Hix Sumner was born in St. Anthony, Idaho to Earl and Nellie Rumsey Hix. Verlene blessed us all with her 91 years of life. She was a great mom, grandma, great-grandma and friend. Verlene was a Union meat wrapper for over 40 years and took great pride in her work. She loved to spend time with family and friends and also enjoyed her Wendover trips. She loved her two sons, Val and Lynn, dearly—they were her pride and joy. She is survived by three grandkids, Val, Lynda and Kimberly. Also survived by three great-grandkids and two great-great-grandkids. Preceded in death by her sons. Verlene expressed sincere thanks to her friends, neighbors and family members who loved and cared for her. Funeral services will be Friday, April 15, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State St., where friends and family may call from 10-10:45 a.m. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park.