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BORN
1935
DIED
2016
Raymond Meketa Obituary
He is survived by his beautiful wife Joy Louise of 58 years, his brother Paul Meketa and sisters Rosie Kerber and Margie Shirmer. He also leaves behind his children Debbie Derr, Susan Listberger (Tom), Mary Pegues (Greg), Trisha Cole (Wayne), Rosie Thibodeau (Peter), John Meketa and Katie Meketa and also several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He will be greatly missed by all. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association. Cards of condolences can be sent to Mary Pegues, Box 34801, Juneau 99803.
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Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Meketa
April 23, 2016
I corresponded with Ray over many years I was proud to call him a friend. Such a sad loss of a really good man.
My condolences to his family
Vince Green London England
March 20, 2016
last few days my dad will be remembered in this paper he loved to read his paper, he will never be forgotten and always loved
Rebecca Lovesee
March 14, 2016
Everyone has that one Uncle that you just love. Uncle Ray was mine. Such a funny man, and very kind. And he was such a great bother to my Dad, Chick. Love you and I'll miss you, Uncle!
March 12, 2016
And you will call me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.
Jeremiah 29:12
May you comfort one another in prayer.
M.Mansfield
Simon Arnold
March 11, 2016
I only knew Ray on the IAA. I would have loved to have met him. May he rest in peace.
Susie
March 8, 2016
My sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. May you be comforted in knowing that "God heals the brokenhearted and He binds up their wounds."
sigman2
March 8, 2016
I never met Ray but communicated with him a number of times via a forum. He was always friendly and willing to share his knowledge. He will be missed very much. Condolences to the family. RIP Ray
Tom Meketa
March 7, 2016
We will miss you Uncle Ray !
Steve Bradford
March 6, 2016
Ray was fun to work with at DOT. He had a great sense of humor and never let the politics get to him. He was a good man.
Herschel Garner
March 6, 2016
Though I never met nor even talked to talked to Ray, I considered him an expert on cartridges and friend. I will miss our email exhanges. I trust that he is a much better world now.
Guy Hildebrand
March 4, 2016
I was so sorry to hear about Ray's passing. While we never met, Ray was always willing to help out this cartridge collector with answers and information. Thank you and rest in peace, Ray.
March 4, 2016
RIP Ray. Tony
March 3, 2016
Joy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless, Marti Ward Bernardez
March 2, 2016
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. May you find comfort from our God of comfort during this difficult time Act 24:15
BC~
Lew Curtis
March 2, 2016
Ray my friend. You were an expert in all you did. You made cartridge friends all over the world. Our community, the IAA and the Forum will all miss you greatly. You were a real gentleman and a pleasure to know. Thanks for all you have done for our IAA.
Lew
Glennis Howard
March 2, 2016
Offering my deepest sympathy for your great loss. May Almighty God provide peace and strength as you endure this very difficult time.
Vic Trautman
March 1, 2016
Even though we never meet personally we share many of the same experiences collecting cartridges and living in Alaska, So Sorry for your loss. Vic
Leon
March 1, 2016
Ray, R.I.P.
A forum member of the IAA.
John S.
March 1, 2016
Like for so many others, Ray was a friend I never met in person, but knew for years, thanks to a shared hobby interest. He was always helpful and eager to share the information he so carefully researched. He will be missed. Thank you to his family and "real world" friends for sharing him with us.
Philippe A. REGENSTREIF, MD
March 1, 2016
Well, I had been in contact with Ray and we had very interesting exchanges. I am quite sorry about his passing away, even more when I think we were both from 1935 vintage... but such is the lifs. I wish to send all my condolences to his wife and family. We will not forget him.
RIP , Ray, in the ctgs Paradise where you surely belong...
Philippe Regenstreif,Rambouillet, France.
Mary
March 1, 2016
Love you dad! We will meet again.
Mary Pegues
February 29, 2016
Love and miss you so much dad. You were the best!
Bill Ballard
February 29, 2016
Words cannot reflect the shock and sorrow.
February 29, 2016
Dear Meketa family, please accept my sincere condolences. Ray and I never met in person, but we exchanged numerous mails regarding our hobby. Ray was always willing to help and share his thoughts. He will be missed.
René, Germany
Joe Adashunas
February 28, 2016
My condolences. Ray will definitely be missed in the cartridge collecting realm. Especially his humorous comments.
February 28, 2016
love you so much dad and miss you more......you were the best dad ever!!
Gerry Ross
February 28, 2016
My condolences to family and friends
Brian Barnett
February 28, 2016
My condolences to the family.
I never had the honor of meeting Ray in person. But I was able to enjoy and learn so much from his written word as he was a true student of the history of cartridges.
February 28, 2016
I always enjoyed Ray's expertise on many subjects, Please accept our sincere condolences. Jim & Linda Haak, Prescott, AZ
Patrick Sheehan
February 28, 2016
My condolences to the family. Thanks Ray for all your shared knowledge. The world is a little less now as good men are too few.
Ole-Edvart Skeie
February 28, 2016
Rest in peace, Ray. Thank you for your help, always given in such a friendly manner.
My condolences to family and friends.
February 28, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our hearts and prayers. Shelly and Bob Saviers
February 28, 2016
I never met the man but we both had the same hobby. Ray helped me and many more online. Seldom have I ever conversed online with anyone I actually wanted to meet in person. Ray was the exception. He was so nice and helpful to us less educated. He is missed already in our little group.
Bob Aldred
February 28, 2016
My condolences to the family.
Marco Pividori
February 28, 2016
Rest in peace Ray...thanks for all your help and support..you will be greatly missed
Rosie
February 28, 2016
Thank you all for your nice comments ! I will miss you dad. You were and are the Rock of the family.
Debbie Derr
February 27, 2016
Kisses Dad..miss you
February 26, 2016
Our sincere condolences.
God bless.
Larry and Carole Smith
Martha Wysor
February 26, 2016
I loved Ray. Haven't seen him in many years but he was a great boss and friend. Take care you all.
American Heart Association
February 26, 2016
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Brenda & Dennis McCluggage
February 26, 2016
Our condolences to the family
Wendy Hughes
February 26, 2016
My condolences to the Meketa family. Thinking of all of you at this difficult time.
February 25, 2016
I am sorry to hear about Ray's passing and wish his family the best
Ross Hubbard
Charley Larson
February 25, 2016
Back in the day, I bowled with Ray on Monday nights in the DOT league and have a lot of fond memories of those good times. My sincere condolences and prayers for comfort to Joy and all his wonderful kids.
Tammy Jablonski
February 25, 2016
Deb, John and family, I am so sorry to hear about your father's passing. I will be praying for you all.
February 25, 2016
My sincere sympathy to your family. May the God of all comfort be with your family in your time of sorrow.
susan Bainter
February 25, 2016
Sending our thoughts an prayers to family,never easy loosing those we love . The Bainters
Trish Cole
February 25, 2016
I love you Dad!
American Heart Association
February 25, 2016
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
John McAteer
February 24, 2016
Ray was a year behind me at St. Henry's grade school in Belleville, and a nice fellow as I recall. My sympathy to his family.
Tom Mungle
February 24, 2016
I remember pistol shooting with Ray at the Marie Drake shooting range. Ray was one of the best.
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