Raymond Rasmussen Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on Mar. 30, 2013.

Raymond (Raz) Rasmussen September 3, 1938 - March 20, 2013 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ray. His wife Marj Willis predeceases him. He is survived by his sons Jerry (Kim) and Chris (Janine), his daughter Sheila (Gary), 10 Grandchildren, his sister Shirley (Cyril), nieces and nephews. Ray was a retired Captain of the Vancouver Fire Department and a long time member of their band.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday April 6, 2013 from Noon - 4:00 pm at the Firefighters Club Banquet Room. 6515 Bonsor Ave in Burnaby.

In lieu of flowers we would like to suggest donations to the BCPFF Burn Fund:

#463 - 4800 Kingsway, Burnaby BC V5H 4J 2 : www.burnfund.org

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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April 14, 2013

My friendship with Ray will always stay
in my heart forever - he was a beautiful
person - I will miss your laughter
Doreen Lord

April 2, 2013

Doreen Lord

You were a great friend to our family. We will miss you greatly.

April 2, 2013

Donna Sharpe

Good bye to a very important man in my life. You will be missed very much Uncle Ray.

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