Earl Milham Mumford Jr. 1928 - 2017

MATSON, MUMFORD, PAULSRUD

Posted By: Connie Swearingen -Volunteer (email)
Date: 9/21/2017 at 15:48:22

Sioux city Journal
13 August 2017

Earl M. Mumford Jr., 89, of Bradenton, Fla., and Hayward, Wis., formerly of Sioux City, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017. In the day prior to his passing, Earl enjoyed one of those picture-perfect days with family on Grindstone Lake in Wisconsin. He died peacefully in his sleep in a place he loved so much.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church in Longboat Key, Fla.. All are welcome.

Earl Milham Mumford was born on March 12, 1928, in Howard, S.D., the son of Earl and Anna (Matson) Mumford. He was raised in Howard and graduated from high school there in 1946. In his youth, Earl was an avid pheasant hunter and fisherman. In 1946, Earl joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Italy. After being honorably discharged, Earl continued his education by attending the University of South Dakota, where he received his bachelor's degree. He completed medical school at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., and his orthopedic residency at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He spent his medical career as an orthopedic surgeon in Sioux City.

On Dec. 27, 1952, Earl was joined in marriage to Ann Miriam Paulsrud in Sioux City and was a devoted husband for 64 years. Earl was one of the doctors to create Iowa Orthopedics in Sioux City and practiced in that area until his retirement in 1990. During that time, he served on the board of directors for St. Luke's Hospital, Marian Health Center and Norwest Bank.

Earl enjoyed golfing, growing orchids and roses, and making artistic gourmet meals. He served on the church council at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sioux City, and on the vestry at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church in Longboat Key, Fla.

Earl is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ann; five children, David (Sabrina) Mumford of Santa Monica, Calif., John Mumford of Calabasas, Calif., Joseph (Suzanne) Mumford of Topeka, Kan., Karen (Cheryl Contant) Mumford of Eau Claire, Wis., and Kristin Mumford (Sara Atherton) of Nashville, Tenn.; seven grandchildren, Alexander, Benjamin, Drake, Erin, Emma Lyla, Jackson, and Kaitlyn; one sister, Mary Klesney; one brother, Franklin (Aileen) Mumford of Wilmington, Del.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Earl gave us many gifts, particularly the gift of years. He will be sorely missed by all of his family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the University of South Dakota Foundation (Attn: E.M. Mumford Memorial Scholarship Endowment, P.O. Box 5555, Vermillion, SD 57069).