Wallace (Wally) Clark Dummar Jr., age 74, of Winnemucca, Nevada, passed away on July 1, 2026, at Renown Hospital in Reno. Born on October 17, 1951, in Hawthorne, Nevada, Wally was the beloved son of Wallace and Patty Dummar. On July 1, 1971, he married his best friend and the love of his life, Susan Eugene Sims, beginning partnership that lasted 55 beautiful years.
Wally graduated high school in 1970 and enlisted in the United States Air Force that same year. He proudly served his country until his honorable discharge in 1978. Following his military service, Wally built a remarkable 38-year career in mining, working at Basic in Gabbs, FMC Gold in Gabbs, Coeur Rochester in Lovelock, and Marigold Mine in Valmy. His work ethic, loyalty, and dedication earned him the respect of coworkers and lifelong friends across Nevada’s mining community.
Family was the center of Wally’s world. He is survived by his devoted wife Susan; daughter Linda Sue (Cary) Hilton; sons Christopher (Alena) Dummar, Daniel (Kori) Dummar; and adopted children Sam (Brian) Christy, David (Kayla) LeFevre, and Steven LeFevre. Wally was blessed with 24 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, each of whom brought him immense joy. He is also survived by two brothers: Steven (Kitty) Dummar, David (Goni) Dummar and two sisters; Brenda (Andy) Stinson, Zelma (Steve) Sparling, and countless nieces, nephews and many friends who cherished his humor, kindness, and steady presence.
Wally loved the outdoors and found peace in Nevada’s wide-open spaces. He spent countless days hunting, fishing, and sharing adventures with family and friends. He also enjoyed evenings at the casino, playing cards, laughing, and making memories with the people he loved.
Wally lived a life defined by loyalty, hard work, and deep love for his family. His legacy will continue through the stories shared, the traditions passed down, and the many lives he touched.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
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