William M. (Bill) Schum

William M. Schum (Bill) was called home to Heaven on January 31, 2015, one day before his 86th birthday. A beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Bill cherished his family and numerous friends. He is survived by his loving bride of 66 years, Doris Schum. His eight children include Michael Schum and wife, Kathryn, Stephen Schum and wife, Margarita and family, Timothy Schum and wife, Mary, Paula Schum (deceased), Kathleen Becker and husband, Fred, Susie McMillin and husband, Harold, Lisa Ferguson and partner, Jeff Zank, Kevin Schum and daughter-in-law, Amy Schum. His 16 grandchildren include Laura Greci, Joy Strangfeld, Paul Schum, Daniel Schum, Clare Schum, David Schum (deceased), Erin Razuri, Amanda May, Stephanie Becker, Aubrey Diaz, Rachel Kilgore, Sara McGuill, Emily Nelson, Kenneth Ferguson, Ashley Ferguson, and Sabrina Schum. He is also survived by 17 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Eleanor Jean Begley, Margaret "Peggy" Schum and Fred Schum. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Vincent and Margaret Schum and by sisters, Edna, Luella, Patricia and Janet. Born February 1, 1929 in Champaign, IL, Bill grew up in a large, loving family in Ivesdale, IL. His family moved to Colorado Springs, where he met the love of his life, Doris Kerby (Babe). After Doris invited him to a Sadie Hawkins Dance, they became inseparable. They married on December 28, 1948 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Colorado Springs. In 1958, they moved to Albuquerque, NM with their then five young children. Over the next several years, they would have three more children. Bill went to work for the Quality Pontiac dealership by Edmond DiLorenzo. It was the beginning of a long 35 year career. As the Automotive Service Manager, he received numerous Service Excellence Awards. Bill was very active with the Host Lion's Club in the 1970's and 1980's where he served as District Governor for many years. He retired in 1993 and spent his retirement years enjoying his large extended family, working on home remodeling projects, gardening, and traveling extensively throughout the United States and Canada with his beloved wife by his side. The Schum family would like to extend a special thank you to the wonderful staff and caregivers at the Woodmark Uptown and to Hospice of New Mexico. Your care and compassion will never be forgotten. A Vigil Service and Rosary will be held Thursday, February 5, 2015, 6:00 p.m., at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Friends may visit beginning at 5:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, February 6, 2015, 10:00 a.m., also at Risen Savior Catholic Community. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Albuquerque Host Lion's Club, P.O. Box 697, Albuquerque, NM 87103-0697. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400