March 18, 1942 - March 7, 2020
Once, so tall, so steady.
A friend to so many.
A voice that booms as it welcomes.
Last of his era and full of love.
Family, Finning the Yukon full of its gold.
Never one to grow tired, hours filled with laughter and cheer and shouts for "Just one more!"
Eventually, we children closed the crack in the door.
A proud dedicated Husband, Dad, Grandfather
and just a good man.
A selfless carer of others even at the expense of himself.
The often heard "Thank you Uncle Ray",
shall be heard no more.
But... whether you're looking at your "wooden things", playing pool, golf, crib, or just sharing a coffee,
His name will be softly whispered and
HIS STORY TOLD.