On the evening of February 9th, Tim peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family after battling ALS. He was born August 23, 1949 in Wolf Point, Montana to June Rada Shumway and Lloyd Shumway, the 2nd of 5 siblings. He attended schools in Wolf Point until his family moved to Hardin where he became a dam kid, his dad working construction on Yellowtail Dam. After graduating from Hardin High School, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he served from 1969-1971. He was honorably discharged and returned to Hardin. He married Nancy in 1979.
They were blessed with 3 sons, Jaron, Kipp and Kevin. Tim enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger years and passed that love on to his boys. He farmed in the North Valley for 40 years, raising sugar beets, malt barley and various other crops along with a menagerie of animals until his retirement in 2018. He was honored to have been awarded the Conservator of the Year by the Big Horn Conservation District and the Montana Association of Conservation Districts.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Jim and Tom, and a sister Varian. He is survived by his wife Nancy; sons Jaron (Stephanie), Kipp, Kevin (Kylie Martin); grandchildren Timothy Shumway and Stella Shumway; sister Val Walton of Spokane and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life to honor Tim will be later this spring.
Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Tim.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Tim and his family.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
Service Schedule
Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Cherlyn & Clayton Greer says
Nancy and family;
We are so sorry to hear of Tim’s passing, many thoughts and prayers sent your way.
Kruger family says
We are deeply saddened to learn of the news of Tim’s passing. May God keep his arms wrapped around you and your family. He was such a wonderful friend.
Larissa Cruickshank says
Im so sorry to hear of Tim’s passing! This breaks my heart! He was a wonderful man and part of my life as far back as I can remember. From getting dropped off at the house after school to the big smile he gave when looking over in Big Red and seeing me riding with dad during beet harvest! Prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time! ❤
Casey Thompson says
Thank you for opening your home so I could become friends with your son(s). Your warm hospitality was always welcoming. I’m sorry for your loss as he was a hard working man.
Karen Merchant says
So sorry for your loss. Always thinking of you (Nancy).
I met Kipp at a friend’s cabin.
Take care. Karen
Dollyann Willcutt says
The Willcutt and Dudis families send our love and prayers to the Shumway family. Tim was an exceptional farmer and a wonderful person. He truly made north valley a better place. He is fondly remembered by us.