Ray A. Dudley

I cared for Ray when I worked at S.t Joseph VIlla, he was a great artist and was always painting.

Of all of the artists that have painted western desert scenes, Ray Dudley is one of the very best. Ray was also very good in painting portraits. He won many ribbons for his paintings, and won first place for a painting submitted to the Utah State Fair. In addition to his painting talents, Ray had many other great talents and attributes. He was a very kind and considerate person. In the many years that I new Ray, he always seemed to be happy and upbeat. Ray, your talent and life will...

It was wonderful to get to know Ray.I enjoyed him telling about his paintings. He was always so pleasant. Thank you Ray for your kindness and participation in the Branch. We will all miss you.
Linda Strate St Joseph LDS Branch

Ray became one of my friends while I served in the St. Joseph's Branch of the LDS church. Ray was a remarkable man who would make me laugh, think and he asked great questions. Ray talked a lot about his family and his friends in St. Louis. Today while I was at St. Joseph's several residents and staff members commented to me about how much Ray will be missed. Thanks for your friendship Ray.

RAY DUDLEY WAS AN AMAZING ARTIST, BUT I HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF KNOWING HIM AS A KIND, GENEROUS, COMPASSIONATE PERSON. I MET HIM IN MY YOUTH THROUGH HIS SISTER, HELEN, MY DEAREST FRIEND. IN OUR SCHOOL YEARS, HE WAS SO CARING AND FRIENDLY, ALWAYS WITH A SENSE OF HUMOR. MY ADULT YEARS WITH HIM WERE FEW, BUT IT WAS ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO BE AROUND HIM. I ENJOYED HIS WIT AND CHARMING, OUTGOING PERSONALITY. HOWEVER, SUFFERING WITH PAINS OF AGING, WAS HARD FOR RAY, AND I AM THANKFUL HE WAS...