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Raymond B. Gunter "Ray"
Ray was born May 20, 1971 in Concord, NC to Ray Gunter and Margaret Landis. He graduated from Ferndale High School and attended Pacific Lutheran University. He was the store manager of the Marysville Auto Zone and an avid sports fan who loved watching the Dallas Cowboys. He was an active member of Narcotics Anonymous (NA) with softball being his favorite pastime with NA.
Ray was the loving husband of Susan and a wonderful father to his six children, Jonathan, Heather, Kyle, Zachary, Austin and Samuel.
His was the youngest of seven children, leaving behind his six siblings, Mary, Karen, Pat, Pam, Angela and Glenn; one granddaughter and twenty-one nieces and nephews.
A private family burial service is being held at the Marysville Cemetery. A memorial service and a softball game to celebrate Ray's life will be held at the Twin Rivers Park in Arlington on April 30, 2011 at 12:00 p.m.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home, Marysville.
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Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Gunter
Tim Alexander
May 10, 2011
Ray was a great friend of mine in Junior High School in Durham, California and I still remember fun times we had together playing sports, having sleep-overs, listening to our favorite "80's" music, and occasionally doing yard work to make a little spending money. I will always remember his laugh, his loyalty (he always stuck up for his friends), and the good times we had together. May God bless his wife and family.
-Tim Alexander
Rockledge, FL
(formerly from Durham, CA)
patrick roat
April 29, 2011
My brother, you know I miss you and you have heard my thoughts. I look up to the sky and I can't help but feel you are there. I will try and find comfort knowing that we will meet again one day. I know you are in a good place, but I am selfish and wish you were still here. Just one more hug, brother. Save it for me.
John Harriman
April 29, 2011
I had the pleasure of knowing Ray for many years. He was a very good friend and we shared a lot of great memories.
You will always be in my thoughts. To his family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Deanna Piepgras ( Mackowiak)
April 27, 2011
I had the pleasure of knowing Ray for over half my life, he was undoubtedly as he and I joked, my brother from another mother. He graced our paths over 20 yrs ago and filled our lives with many laughs, tears, and love most of all. I will miss you dearly my friend, cry tears of joy for you and keep you always in my thoughts. Thank you for all the memories and for loving us all!
C COURIER
April 27, 2011
R.I.P. RAY
Bonnie Consolver (King)
April 26, 2011
Susan and Family...So sorry to hear of Ray's passing. He will be missed. Take comfort in knowing that no matter where you are or what your doing... He will be watching and smiling! :)
Richard Courier
April 26, 2011
R.I.P. Ray you are one of the most awsome friend's anyone could ever want thank's for everything you did for me and the wife you maybe gone but not forgotten!! Miss ya bro
Justen Phillips
April 26, 2011
" ray was a kind and loveing man he wouldnt show it the way most would but you could tell it was there. He was a best friend to every one not just one person but every one if you were havein a bad day just hang with ray then your day would get better ray was more than a family friend to me he was like an uncle to me . most people say goodbye but im not like most people i allways say see you soon R.I.P Ray you will forever be in our prayers and dreams."
April Jensen
April 26, 2011
Raymie, how do you say good-bye to one who was so many things to you? You were uncle, brother, teacher, and friend. You were my role model. Every stage of my life, you were there with me. I keep hearing your voice say silly things, wondering if you know I need to laugh. May you know the love that surrounded you in this life will keep forever. Taken from us way to soon, but would anytime have been alright? Missing you so very much today and always. Your loving niece, April
April 26, 2011
I love you little brother. We will miss your vibrant presence and goofy sense of humor. May you be at peace in the arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Your loving sister, Angie
Tina Routhier
April 26, 2011
I worked with Ray at Autozone. Mainly during inventory days as we always seemed to be placed at different stores. But, I do know this, Ray is a good man and a wonderful leader. He will be greatly missed by all. Sending lots of prayers and big hugs to Susan and family.
Bique Ramirez
April 26, 2011
Thank you for everything, brother...you will be missed.
Robert Mackowiak
April 26, 2011
I was blessed to have known you the majority of my life. To know your loves, your fears, to break bread, and share tears, with you. You will be missed, always remembered, and celebrated my friend. You got Box seats now baby! Love you
Susan Gunter
April 26, 2011
I will always love you!
michael luxenberg
April 26, 2011
ray was a great man and meant alot to many many people he was loved and will be missed
Connie Polk (king)
April 26, 2011
RIP Ray, I very much enjoyed reconnecting with you and seeing your life be so full of love with the beautiful Susan and your wonderful children. The heavens just got a very special angel. We will always be thinking about you...Connie
Rich Sawyer
April 26, 2011
I worked with Ray for about 2 years. He was a good person, had a strong personality, a great leader, exellent salesman, and always made me see the positive side of things. Ray, you will certainly be missed.
Kathy Davis
April 26, 2011
Search Light Moms wants to tell you how sorry we are for the passing of your Raymond. If there is anything that we can do for you please let us know. We as mothers understand the day to day pain as we search for answers.
Love and Blessings,
Search Light Moms
www.slmoms.com
Angela Courier
April 25, 2011
Ray, was a great friend besides my boss at the Marysville Auto Zone... He always new how to lift your sprit when you didn't look like you always do when you came into work! He just knew what to say, I wish I had words to say now cause there is much I would love to tell you about him. But if you knew him you already know! Thank you for being my friend Ray, you are greatley missed by so many! We Love and Miss you Boss Man! Love Ange
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