Amherst, Ilse Wilson Shumway of Amherst Massachusetts, born January 3, 1956, passed away at Massachusetts General Hospital on Sunday, November 19, 2017, after enduring her battle with cancer.  Ilse was the beloved wife of Philip E. Shumway and cherished mother to Philip, Spencer, Jennifer, Clarissa and the late Geoffrey Shumway. She also leaves behind grandson Jackson Shumway and dear siblings John, Peter, and Harold Wilson, Holly Jenne and the late Eric Wilson as well as many nieces, nephews and family members whom she cherished greatly.

For Ilse, family was everything. Throughout her life she continuously placed the needs and desires of others before her own, the ultimate example of this can be seen through the manner in which she loved and cared for her family. Ilse reached beyond the walls of her home as well to be of service and advocate for many she came in contact with. From a very early age, her genuine care for others shown through as a volunteer worker at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Professionally, Ilse was an accomplished CPA who carried out her own practice and touched the lives of many of her clients.

Calling hours will be held Friday December 1^st from 5-7 pm and funeral services will be held Saturday, December 2^nd at 2pm, both held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 23 Brigham Ln, Amherst, MA. Flowers can be sent to 25 Mount Pollux Drive, Amherst MA 01002.