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Raymond Eilers Obituary
Raymond E. EILERS Funeral services for Raymond E. Eilers, 85, who died in Issaquah, WA on September 28th will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, October 5th at Riverview Community Church at 4135 S 216th St in Kent, WA. Taps will be at played at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent at 2PM. He was born on February 3rd, 1925 in Richland, Nebraska, the son of Henry and Bertha Eilers. He served in WWII as a paratrooper in the 11th and 13th Airborne Divisions, making 13 jumps. He married Maxine L. Arbuckle in 1945, and they made a home and family in Seattle and North Bend. He served the City of Seattle and the Seattle Police Department for 28 years, retiring in 1978 due to service-related disability. He attended Mt Si Lutheran Church, and was also a Free- mason becoming High Priest in 1986. He was preceded in death by his 4 brothers, 1 sister, and 1 grandson. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Maxine Eilers, his daughter, Linda DeFranco, 4 grand- daughters and 2 great-grandsons. He was a fun-loving, playful man who enjoyed his family. His life's work was well done. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Janis Eilers-Cochran
October 5, 2010
I always enjoyed Uncle Ray's laugh and smile. I have some great childhood memories of him and I still have the doll he and Aunt LaRue gave me as a christmas present when I was little. I was always proud of my Uncle Ray and what he stood for. Give Dad & Mom a big hug for me when they greet you in heaven!
October 4, 2010
Ray -
I am very sorry to see your last ring. You were one of the generation of men that I admired so much. You taught us by example how to do it.
David Ziskin
Seattle Police #3144, retired
Bill Wald
October 4, 2010
I worked with Ray for several years in the old Georgetown Precinct. He was a good guy and a good police officer, a pleasure to be around.
Amber Baker
October 3, 2010
My Grandpa, I will always do my best to live in a way that will honor you and make you proud.
Tell Jesus "Thank you" for me and give Michael, Nona, Walt, Jane, Lester, Rosalie and Elmer all big hugs from me.
And thank you, Grandpa. You mean more to me than you ever knew.
October 3, 2010
I love and miss you Grandpa
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