F. Raymond "Ray" Lester

Ray will be truly missed .

To Grace & the rest of the Lester Family; we loved Ray and will miss him tremendously. However, He has left us with many memories from The Almaden Valley Rotary Club functions and fund raisers. Ray was a master at planning and executing BBQ's and tailgate parties. He would pass on his knowledge and suggestions on how to do it better next time. It was "Ray's" way...
Even though we left the Rotary Club in 2000, Ray always kept in touch with us around the holidays. We will miss his telephone...

Ray was a kind soul. He allowed me to interview him for a video documentary that I directed in 2003. The documentary is about how the Valley of Heart's Delight transformed into Silicon Valley. I was impressed with Ray's openness and his on-camera charm. Attached is a photo of him standing in the last prune orchard in San Jose. He will be missed by all that knew him.

My deepest sympathy goes to you Grace, and your family. Ray was the most thoughtful, kindest, sweetest, gentleman I have known. I feel priveleged to have known him. God bless you and your family Grace.

Ray for the time I have know you and Grace you both have been wonderful people to And times when I stop by you both were always happy and never complainted about anything or any one Ray your stories you told me about Hawaii and you and Grace and being in the service I will always remember that. You will alwys be in Heart and aways there When I need to talk. You were a great Listener to anything. God will take care you now. Love always Cyndy

Lee, although no words of sympathy can ease the loss you bare losing Ray, I hope you can find some comfort in knowing that others care. Lee, the last time I saw Ray was in Doctor Smith's waiting room.
I grew up in Willow Glen and went to Lincoln Glen when the school opened in fall when the prune crop was in. Ray and I would talk about those days and your dad Fred and your ranch. Ray gave so much to the community and did so much for others. Lee, I lost my brother and like you we were very...

Our condolences to the Lester family from your friends and family in the Napa Valley. I have many fond remembrances of times spent with the Lester clan, particularly Ray at the San Jose State football games. Best Wishes, Mike and Melinda Hubbard