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Ray Zobrist Obituary

RAY ZOBRIST Ray V. Zobrist, 83, went home to be with his wife, of 47 years, Marilyn Zobrist, Oct. 13, 2010. He was born Sept. 27, 1927, in Salt Lake City, and was a 55-year resident of Nevada. Ray served in the U.S. Army during World War II and owned his own family business. He served an LDS full-time mission in Holland and served in the Las Vegas LDS Temple. Ray is survived by his wife, LaDonna Zobrist; his sons, Howard (Cheryl) Zobrist of Sandy, Utah, Alan (R.) Zobrist and David (LuAnne) Zobrist, all of Las Vegas; his daughters, Peggy (David) Walker of Las Vegas, Susan (Dallin) Johnson of Woodland Hills, Utah, Lorilyn (Mark) Milford of Las Vegas, and Terri Rae (Bryan) DeMille of St. George, Utah; his stepson, Rodney (Kathi) Cole of Running Springs, Calif.; his stepdaughter, Jolynne (Steve) Sanchez of Henderson; his brother, Reed Zobrist of Las Vegas; his best friend, Al Noorda of Las Vegas; 34 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, at Palm Mortuary, 6701 N. Jones Blvd. Services at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 18, at the LDS Ward, 5750 N. Cimarron Road (at Ann Road). Graveside services will follow at Bunkers Memory Gardens, 7251 W. Lone Mountain Road (at Tenaya).

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal from Oct. 15 to Oct. 16, 2010.

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Mark and Karen Bourque

October 20, 2010

LaDonna, we are sorry for the loss of your husband. You are in our prayers. We think of you every day when we look across the street on Overland Drive! God Bless You and your family,

Harry & Jo Ann Davenport

October 18, 2010

So sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts are with you.

October 18, 2010

LaDonna, Lori,
So very sorry with the passing of your husband, and father. I have enjoyed the
time spent with Ray, and family. There
was alot of good memories, and fun. He will always be special in our hearts, and is resting in peace.
Love, Valerie Helwig

Charles & Barbara Hommel

October 16, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Judy & Dave Dobbins

October 16, 2010

LaDonna,
Our prayers are with you.

Reed and Jolene Hurst

October 16, 2010

Howard,
Our sympathies to you and your family at the passing of your father. The great plan of salvation is real and you will one day be reunited with you mother and father, what an incredible comfort.

Collin Campbell

October 16, 2010

Sorry I wasn't able to come with Anna and the boys. They will all miss their Grandpa Z.

October 15, 2010

To a good friend, you will be missed, so sorry I cannot be there, Bill Helwig

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