Raymond J. Mouser

Raymond Mouser Obituary

Raymond J. Mouser Battle Creek Raymond J. Mouser, 55, of Battle Creek, died on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at home in the arms of his loving wife and surrounded by his family. He was born in Battle Creek on September 23, 1953, the son of Donald G. and R. JoAnn (O'Connor) Mouser and was a 1971 graduate of Mandan High School, North Dakota. Raymond drove truck, but mostly was known as a musician and played the drums in several area bands. On November 8, 1972 Raymond John Mouser was united in marriage to Donna M. Crabtree in Battle Creek. He is survived by his wife, Donna; three children, Alisha Mouser, Clifton J. "Cliff" Mouser, Bobby John Crabtree; his mother; three grandchildren; three brothers, Mark (Tamyra) Mouser of Fulton and Michael "David" Mouser of Houston, Texas; a sister, Dawn (Jerry) Mouser-Winstone of Battle Creek. Ray was preceded in death by a son, Jason, his father, grandparents, Reba Dubois and Frank and Ida Mouser. At the request of the family, friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 21, 2009, Deacon Al Radford officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery next to his son. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to American Cancer Society or Lifespan Hospice. Personal remembrances may be made at www.farleyestesdowdle.com

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Sep. 20, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Mouser

6 Entries

Pat Bird

October 12, 2009

Donna, I just found out about John's passing today. I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know that you had lost a son also, how awful that must have been to lose one so precious. My prayers and love are with you always.

Sue Stinnett

October 6, 2009

Dear Donna & family,
I am so sorry I did not know of John's passing until now. You all are in my prayers. John was always very kind to me. He will be missed.
With sympathy,
Sue S.
(I worked with Donna at Bill Knapp's)

October 3, 2009

We little knew that night that God was going to call your name,
In life we loved you dearly,in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

Dorina O'Connor

September 21, 2009

I found out my cousin died today and I did not know what to say.

So I started to remember, Walking into his house one day, and there he was, playing the drums.I mean really playing those drums,and with his brother Mark wailing on the sax beside him. One day I remember Johnny singing at the top of his lungs "Signs" And the sign says.....

Johnny was talented.

I remember going to the beach,with my cousins, which gave all the men in the family a chance to show off their water skills.Sometimes it would scare me the things they would do on those skis. Johnny would drive the boat sometimes, and I remember Aunt Joann being pulled behind on a boogie board everybody was so daring...

Johnny was brave.

I remember the time he borrowed my Dad's mustang without asking, and brought it back with a dent. He tried to make up some story about the bike in the garage hitting it, but my Dad knew. He forgave the young man, who he grew up with,they were practically brothers, 9 years apart. Mistakes happen...

Johnny was loved.

I remember Aunt Donna telling my mother No matter what; I'm sticking by my man...

Johnny was loved

And from what I know about the last 25 years,and the hardships he's endured...

Johnny was strong.

Johnny was strong.

May God comfort the family during this time of loss.

Richard Schram

September 21, 2009

I am going to miss you Pops. Thank you for letting me into your life and making me feel like one of your own. Thank you for all the good times we had together. My prayers go out to Ma, Cliff and the rest of the family.
Until I see you again I LOVE YOU POPS.

Chad Shafer

September 20, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

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