Raymond-Cresap-Obituary

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Raymond Earl Cresap

Stanwood, Washington

Aug 7, 1934 – Jan 3, 2025

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August 7, 1934
DIED
January 3, 2025
LOCATION
Stanwood, Washington

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Gilbertson Funeral Home and Cremation Service - Stanwood Obituary

Raymond Earl Cresap, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 3, 2025, at his home on Juniper Beach, Camano Island, Washington. He was 90 years old.

Raymond was born on August 7, 1934, in Portland, Oregon, to his...

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I'm so sorry I did not see this notice until today 2/14. I would so much have gone to the memorial service. We, John and I, have had a very long caring relalionship with Ray. He was my neighbor on the "hill" in Stanwood for many years; he was one of my high school teachers; he later became the landlord to my mother in law, Esther Dolton on the "hill". His wife, Joan was my daughter, Jessika Sherks teacher. I used to babysit Ty and Tanya. We even visited them in Arizona one year. He...

On behalf of the Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association, please accept our condolences on the passing of Coach Cresap. A great man, educator, and Coach. Nalin Sood Executive Director, WIBCA

Dear Joan and kids, wish I could be there to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Wonderful memories.

Rest in peace, Coach. May the family find peace, joy, and strength in his memory.

Rest in Peace Mr. Cresap. My most sincere condolences to your family

The Lord's comfort and peace to all the family and friends. Enjoyed working with Ray and getting his advice with the younger teams I coach. Great guy!!

Tanya and Ty, I´m sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Mr. Cresap was a wonderful gym teacher. I´ll always remember his smile and kind mannerism. Condolences.

Heartfelt condolences to Joan and the Cresap Family. What an incredible impact Ray made during his life (loved reading about his stellar athletic background!) not only on all the student athletes he coached, but also on his friends and family, all who hold him in the highest regard. Ray will be truly missed and greatly remembered.

Thinking of all of you as you remember his life and love of family and community. He will be missed but his memory is in your hearts Many blessings