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JULIA RAY Obituary
JULIA M. RAY, 81, of Coldwater Lake, Mich., passed away peacefully Monday, March 15, 2010, in her home. Born in Allen County, she graduated from Elmhurst High School in 1947 and worked as a payroll clerk with General Electric for eight years. She was a very social person who loved interacting with family and friends. She was a devoted wife, mother, and cherished her grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, mushroom hunting, living at the lake, snowmobiling and IU basketball. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Carl Ray of Coldwater, Mich.; sons, Gregory (Gail) Ray of Racine, Wis. and Jeffery W. Ray; and companion, Lisa Roberts of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Stephanie, Jennifer and Scott Ray; great-grandchild, Logan Ray; brothers, James (Barbara) Waldrop of Columbia City and Marvin (Sharon) Waldrop of Georgia; and sister, Phyllis (Jac) Wilkinson of Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Ruth (Carrier) Waldrop. Service is 2 p.m. Friday at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road. Calling is from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.mccombandsons.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Doris & Bill Jones
March 18, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We have many fond memories of good times shared with you and your family.
Kitty Wilcox
March 17, 2010
Carl, Greg, and Jeff and family. We have prayed for Julia and her illness and her suffering is over. Please take comfort in that our love and caring is coming to you in this time of loss. The smiles, the hugs, and just always being there for us leaves a huge void.
Dick & Maxie Kaehr
March 17, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
March 17, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to Carl and his family. Julia was a happy person and always seemed to be smiling. Ed & Bonnie (Felger) Ludwig, Crystal River, Florida
Jim & Jackie Groves
March 17, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. So many happy memories have resurfaced after so many years. You are all in our prayers.
David Donnelly
March 17, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ray family, may your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
The Family of Dr. J.Robert Ball
March 17, 2010
Carl, Greg, Jeff and Family:
We have kept Julie in our prayers the last several weeks and you and she will remain in our prayers during this difficult time. We enjoyed sharing family and friend time with her and with all of you. We know how difficult this is, having lost Dad three years ago, and we are hoping they are together cheering on the Hoosiers in Heaven.
With love and friendship,
Maggie, Sue, Bob II and Nancy
March 17, 2010
Remember Julia as a loving wife to Carl; a caring mother to Greg and Jeff, plus a friend to many who really enjoyed life. My Sympathy. Paul Wolf, New Smyrna Beach, FL
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