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Raymond Schornack Obituary

Raymond "Ray" SCHORNACK Raymond "Ray" Schornack, 79, of Seattle, passed away peacefully in his home on February 4, 2011 surrounded by family. He was born on December 20, 1931, in Perham, Minnesota to Joe Schornack and Caroline Kaufmann. He served 2 years in the Army during the Korean War before marrying Patti Clark in Yakima, WA on November 7, 1959. After moving to Seattle, he began working for the Seattle Parks Department, and after 40 years, he retired from Seattle City Light in 2008. He bravely battled pulmonary fibrosis for 6 years. Ray was a life member of the IUOE Local 302, Lake City Elks Club and Queen City Yacht Club. He leaves behind his wife Patti of 51 years, daughter Paula (Schornack) Sherman of Florida, son Mark and wife Paige of LaConnor, grandchildren Alex Sherman, Mason, Vaughn and Tess Schornack. His brothers and sisters Dolores Stout, and Lucille Westlake. Mike, Pat, and Pam Morgan; Dorothy Borrell, Linda Morrison and daughter Deanna of Olympia. Larry Borrell of Burlington and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Jim and William. The family wishes to extend its sincere gratitude to Bev Fletcher, RN and Julie Johnson, MSW of Hospice for their endless support and loving care. A viewing will be held from 5:00-8:00p.m. on Thursday, February 10, 2011, at Evergreen Washelli, 11111 Aurora Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98133. The memorial service will be at 12:00p.m. on Friday, February 11, 2011 with a reception immediately following also at Evergreen Washelli. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, Chicago, IL or Group Health Foundation/Hospice, PO Box 34015, Seattle, WA 98124.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Feb. 9 to Feb. 10, 2011.

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Rick Montemayor

February 21, 2011

I worked with Ray on many downtown projects and always were able to mix business with a strong dose of fun added in. I will always remember you Ray... Rest In Peace

Jerri Emunson

February 11, 2011

Ray will be missed.
I worked with Ray for many years in the Parks Department and at Seattle City light the longest. Ray was always reliable and you could say predictable. Ray would bring his lunch to work everyday and eat a snickers bar and a tuna or boloney sandwich. He would hardly ever stray from his lunch menu. Ray always came to work early to play his favorite game DOMINOS! Ray's face would light up and I would see the biggest smile at the table from Ray when he played.
Ray was good at his Job. Ray volunteered his time to teach others. Ray touched many hearts and will always be remembered.

Lesley Karabach

February 11, 2011

I am very sorry for your loss. Although I did not know Ray very well, I worked with him fairly regularly at Seattle City Light. Our two units worked alot in the downtown core of the Network distribution. He will be missed.

Nancy Rogers

February 10, 2011

Pleasant memories.

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