Ernest Hale Sumruld

1935 - 2016

Ernest Hale Sumruld obituary, 1935-2016, Euless, TX

BORN

1935

DIED

2016

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J.E. Foust & Son Funeral Directors

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Grapevine, Texas

Ernest Sumruld Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 10, 2016.

Ernest H. Sumruld, A longtime resident of Euless Texas, passed away at the age of 81 on December 9, 2016 at his home in Euless, Texas. A “Celebration of His Life” service will be held on March 25, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Foust and Sons Funeral Home, Grapevine, TX. Ernest, “Ernie” Sumruld was born August 14, 1935 in Lovington, New Mexico. He married Patricia K. Cumerford on July 3, 1958. The couple moved to Euless in 1964 and raised their two daughters there. Ernie made his career as a Plasterer and worked extensively in the Dallas and Ft Worth areas. His plastering talents are a large part of many landmark buildings that still blanket the skylines of the Dallas and Ft Worth area. While Ernie was on this Earth he loved people. Ernie never met a stranger and was always there to help when needed. Ernie loved animals and he had numerous pets of “many” kinds. He left behind his beloved cats Buddy & Tiger. Ernest is preceded in death by his wife Patricia and leaves behind daughter Becky Shelton and her husband Larry; daughter Lynda Waller and her husband Kent. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Jesse Shelton and wife Holli, Bradley Shelton, Chelsey Preiser and her husband Colin, Clayton Schroeder and two great-grandchildren Ralee and Fisher Shelton. Ernest’s surviving brothers are James, Tommy and Carl Sumruld. Ernest’s Celebration of Life will commence at 11:00 AM with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service at same location. Lite hors d’oeuvre and tea will be served after the service. ~

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March 9, 2017

Jesse Shelton

Papa, I love you so much. You were an awesome grandfather. Many of my best memories growing up are of hanging out with you. You had plenty of life lessons and jokes. I remember you teaching me how to build stuff. I helped you build your sunroom, workshop, and retaining wall in your front yard. You loved animals. I remember catching toads and lizards in your backyard. At night we fed possums and raccoons leftovers from your fridge. A few years ago Holli and I fed the largest possum I've ever seen left over Mexican food. That was hilarious watching him waddle off with his belly dragging the ground. I remember catching all the crappie at the lake and having fish-frys at your house afterwards. We'd spend all night swimming in your pool. You could eat the most catfish and hush puppies I have ever seen anyone eat. We used to always find somewhere to eat catfish. You always tried to make us laugh like the time you went down a water slide at Wet and Wild and totally busted at the bottom of the slide. You always had a parlor trick to make someone laugh like rattling your dentures for Raelee and Fisher. I always looked forward to Christmas Eve at your house. I will never forget you and will strive to work as hard as you did. I love you Papa.

March 8, 2017

Bradley Shelton

Papa, I love you. Life is harsh without you here with us. I think about you every day. I hope that you know how proud I am to have you as a grandfather and how much I cherish the days we spent together. I have no bad memories with you and I hope that I brought happiness to your life as you have mine.

March 8, 2017

Michelle Gilley Beach

Becky, So sorry about your Dad. I always loved his hearty laugh and his love for desserts, especially Red Velvet Cake, and my Mother's popcorn balls at Halloween. He loved concrete! It was all over your backyard. He was very particular about his work which showed his talent in construction. I will miss your Dad Ernie and know you will also. A lot of great memories growing up with the Gilley's & Sumruld's on West Cliff Dr., Euless Texas.

March 6, 2017

Carl Sumruld

My big brother was truly one of a kind. A kind, generous, humorous, talented man who never met a stranger. My memories are filled with his escapades, laughter, one liners and love for his family. I will miss Big Ernie's companionship, jokes, shared times and unique perspective on life and living it to the fullest. He did and I will follow his lead. Lord, watch out for my big brother and be careful or he'll have all of heaven laughing, and rolling on the floor in stitches.
That's not a bad thing.

February 27, 2017

Larry Shelton

You knew when to hold'em, you knew when to fold'em. RIP Big Ernie

February 27, 2017

Chelsey Shelton Preiser

Favorite memories of Papa's house: catching frogs and watching them swim in buckets of water, going to the little garden getaway and listening to the wind chimes, swimming in the pool, climbing on everything, fish frys, Christmas Eve, counting how many presents everyone had to see who had the most, watching Santa come into town on Channel 5, watching Ren and Stimpy on Friday nights, searching for Bobby (the cat). I loved going to Papa's house! It was a place where we could play outside all day and get filthy dirty! It was a great place!

February 17, 2017

Judy Finley

I remember how much fun it was to be around Ernie when I was a little girl and he lived with us in Albuquerque. I know he was one of Mother and Daddy"s favorite nephews, (Beatrice and Walter Burns). I will always smile when I think of him. May God's blessing be with you. Judy and Skip Finley

February 13, 2017

Barbara Selman

Many good times growing up and visiting with you all in Texas. Uncle Ernie was special and funny and kind. Thinking of him brings a smile to my face, he was such a character! Love you both Becky and Lynda! Barbara Selman

February 12, 2017

Becky Sumruld Shelton

Love you Daddy, I feel your grace when the wind brushed my cheek, and warmth from the sun feels my heart of your presences.

January 28, 2017

Lynda

Dad, as we heal your strength guides us love and miss you!

December 10, 2016

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad time Psalms 29:11

December 10, 2016

Julie Foreman

Becky and family, God's blessings as you travel this journey. Your dad was a character and I know that you will miss him so much.So proud that I got to know him. Much love, Julie

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