Richard Carl Sumner, 71, passed away peacefully in his sleep, at his Bend home on July 16, following a year and a half standoff with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 22, at Room 1868, 152 NW Fourth, Prineville, OR 97754.

Sumner was born in Prineville, Nov. 8, 1944, to Carl F. and Joyce C. (Bernard) Sumner. He attended elementary school in Prineville, John Day and Mt. Vernon. He always had a special affection for his time spent in Mt. Vernon. He graduated in 1963 from Grant Union High School in John Day. His favorite classes were mechanical drawing, wood shop and conservation — all classes that suited his ability to work with his hands and be outdoors. Sumner worked as an auto mechanic, tool and die worker for Precision Castparts, fiberglass sales and service and the last 16 years in food service, with his wife, Kaew.

Richard was an excellent marksman and took great pride in a fast draw pistol group, competing in numerous Western states. His favorite hobbies included boating, camping, hunting, dancing and being with friends and relatives. He always felt a great closeness to his friends and relatives, and he enjoyed spending time and sharing stories with them.

Richard is survived by his wife, Kaew; daughters Mim Bents (Michael) and Selena; son Ton Pouangphat; mother, Joyce Bernard Pryse; brother Marv Sumner (Vicki); nephews Terry Sumner (Kathy), Trent Sumner, Nathan Sumner (Melissa) and Ty Sumner (Felicia); two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and seven great-nieces and -nephews.

Richard is preceded in death by his father, Carl Franklin Sumner.

Memorial contributions may be made to Juniper Ridge Funeral Home, 678 N. Main St., Prineville, OR 97754.