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Stephen Lareau
October 17, 2001
1) Watch the gate. Dad could never stay for more than a few minutes. Don't worry though, he will be back often. 2) Don't let him detail your chariot unless you don't have any where to go for a while; oh, and it will probably have a new look; chopped, channeled,and 18 inch muffle cans. 3) If you need anything fixed, call our Dad, he will be there early, and stay late, and whatever was wrong will be just right.
4) If you need a brave, honest, and trustworthy soldier to serve you forever, you've got one.
Dad first awoke from surgery terrified. He soon became our strength. He lightened our load by joking around. He always cared more about us than he did about himself. He couldn't bare the thought of inconviencing us that way. He became tired. And God gave him rest.
We Love you Dad.
Don & Bettina
October 17, 2001
Ray,
Don and I not only had you for our neighbor but also our friend. We enjoyed the long talks, funny stories and special memories we shared. You were always there to lend advice on whatever project Don was doing (and helping me give him a hard time about the way he was doing it), sharing not only in the happy times, but making the sad times more bearable. We respected your wisdom, admired you for your stamina and loved you for your big heart.
You will truly be missed but will still live in our hearts and memories.
Doris & Charlie
October 17, 2001
Ray,
Your leaving has left so many of us saddened. You will be missed by everyone who knew you. Your kind ways, quiet smile, always ready to help or offer advice. We shared so many happy hours & cups of coffee in the past 45 years, from being "newly weds" to "Seniors". It was an honor to have you for a neighbor & friend.
Sadly missed & loved
October 16, 2001
Wish I could have expressed my admiration for him while he was still here. I used to watch and admire from a distance as he gently placed a finger under Mama Joan's chin and smiled in the most loving way.(Usually right after teasing her about something she said or did that was pretty silly to him.) I observed how reassuring he was at times when she needed reassuring, and calmed her when she needed calm.He would often guide her in her steps so she wouldn't take a tumble. I saw how they enjoyed each others company. It was clear, this man adored this woman and this woman adored this man. I have heard what a billy goat he could be at times, and yes, I was present when he lost his cool a little.( But only once.)The old saying of "The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree." definitly applies here. I married that apple and I've been told that the tree had mellowed a great deal while in his twilght years so I figure I've got plenty of love and adoration to look forward to with the apple as we grow old together. If I receive only half of the love my father-in-law has displayed towards Mama Joan, I will be an extremely happy woman.
He was my father in law for a brief 4 years but has touched my heart in so many ways.I will always be grateful that I had the opportunity to know him. I loved him and I will miss him.
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Cary & Kim Emirzian
October 16, 2001
Please accept our sincere condolences during this time of sorrow. May your many wonderful memories get you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! God Bless
The Staff of Ratell Funeral Home
October 12, 2001
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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