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William RAY Obituary
RAY, William
April 19, 1932 - October 3, 2023
Bill Ray, age 91, passed away in his home on October 3rd of heart failure.
He is survived by his loving wife Sylvia, stepdaughter Cheryl Young, and grandchildren, Nicole Bissell, Abriella Young, and Vanessa Young as well as other nieces, nephews and relatives.
Bill grew up in West Vancouver where he lived his whole life. He was always extremely resourceful with a creative ability to make money. An example of this was at a very young age when he would cut trees down underneath power lines in the British Properties and sell them as West Vancouver's first Christmas tree lot. His last and most successful business was Northridge Industries, which built and managed commercial and residential buildings throughout the Lower Mainland. Bill's hard work and strong money management skills allowed him to retire at the youthful age of 50.
Bill and Sylvia spent their winters at their home in Rancho Mirage, California. Their summers were spent navigating the West Coast in their beloved boat, "Habibi", which he built, and socializing with their friends from the West Vancouver Yacht Club. He greatly enjoyed golf, badminton, tennis, fishing, and sudoku.
The family would like to send a heartfelt thank you to Diane Bloxham for her care of Bill during his later years.
A Funeral Mass will be held on October 27th at 11 AM at Christ the Redeemer Parish, 599 Keith Rd, West Vancouver with reception and burial to follow.
If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of their choice.
April 19, 1932 - October 3, 2023
Bill Ray, age 91, passed away in his home on October 3rd of heart failure.
He is survived by his loving wife Sylvia, stepdaughter Cheryl Young, and grandchildren, Nicole Bissell, Abriella Young, and Vanessa Young as well as other nieces, nephews and relatives.
Bill grew up in West Vancouver where he lived his whole life. He was always extremely resourceful with a creative ability to make money. An example of this was at a very young age when he would cut trees down underneath power lines in the British Properties and sell them as West Vancouver's first Christmas tree lot. His last and most successful business was Northridge Industries, which built and managed commercial and residential buildings throughout the Lower Mainland. Bill's hard work and strong money management skills allowed him to retire at the youthful age of 50.
Bill and Sylvia spent their winters at their home in Rancho Mirage, California. Their summers were spent navigating the West Coast in their beloved boat, "Habibi", which he built, and socializing with their friends from the West Vancouver Yacht Club. He greatly enjoyed golf, badminton, tennis, fishing, and sudoku.
The family would like to send a heartfelt thank you to Diane Bloxham for her care of Bill during his later years.
A Funeral Mass will be held on October 27th at 11 AM at Christ the Redeemer Parish, 599 Keith Rd, West Vancouver with reception and burial to follow.
If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of their choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Published by North Shore News from Oct. 18 to Nov. 17, 2023.
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