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CUMMINGS-LAMBSON -- Carol Lambson Cummings, 74, born on August 7, 1933 in Salt Lake City, UT, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, died after a long battle with cancer on Friday, November 23, 2007 at home, surrounded by her family and friends. She will be remembered as a caring, loving, and courageous woman. She was preceded in death by her parents, Apolles Lorenzo Lambson and Mary Ethel Young; eight brothers; two sisters; and one grandson, Ryan Heinkel. Carol is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, Earl D. Cummings of Albuquerque; four children; and six grandchildren; daughter, Cathleen Cummings, her children Laura and Justin Heinkel; and three sons and daughters-in-law, David and Jacqui Cummings of Peoria, AZ; William and Jill Cummings of Danforth, IL, their children Halley, Tess, Sylvia, and Celeste; and John and Judi Cummings of Albuquerque; two sisters, Mary Leona Ottesen, of Midvale, UT and Betty Kemp, husband, Shirel, of Sandy, UT; brother, Kenneth Lambson, and wife, Jean, of Sandy, UT. Carol was born the 13th child in a family of 14. Carol married Earl David Cummings in Las Vegas, NV on December 14, 1952. Both she and her husband are grandchildren of Mormon pioneers, a heritage of which Carol was very proud. Carol grew up in Midvale, UT and graduated from Jordan High School. She was a licensed beautician and cosmologist working in her profession for over 50 years. Carol was active in charities for cancer and many other community services. She was involved in scouts, serving as a den mother. She was an energetic participant in her children's sports, mainly football and track. She participated in the PTA organizations of 15 different schools. For many years, she was a key member of the Rio Grande Yacht club, and at one point, Carol was a volunteer candy striper at the VA Hospital. Carol and Earl were great adventurers, traveling widely during the last few years. She was a fantastic sport participating in the hunting, fishing, sailing, and flying activities of her husband and children. She especially loved collecting memorabilia from all over the world to decorate both her home and garden. Carol was known for her generous and outgoing personality. She put her hand out to help anyone in need and truly lived by the side of the road of life. She was a friend to all she met regardless of race, creed, religion, or social status. Carol made friends wherever she went and was well loved by all those whose lives she touched. A viewing will be held at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Thursday, November 29, 2007, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Services will be held Friday, November 30, 2007, 9:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, with nephew, Bishop Royce Mumford of West Jordan, UT officiating. Graveside services will be held Friday, November 30, 2007, 1:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carol's name to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, 87111, or other cancer research facilities. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Sun November 25, 2007