Flint, Michigan
RUST, Raymond William - Of Smiths Creek, formerly of Otisville, age 46, died Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at his residence. Memorial service will be held at 3PM Sunday, November 25, 2007 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Father Andrew A. Czajkowski officiating. Per Ray's request cremation has taken place. Visitation 12Noon Sunday until the time of the service at the funeral home. Raymond was born on February 17, 1961 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Mack P. Rust and Noma Jean Morton. Raymond graduated from Kearsley High School Class of 1979. He married Helena Raniszewski on December 5, 1981. He was an avid hunter and fisherman he was talented in woodworking and taxidermy. Raymond took pride in the cabin at Drummond Island. Raymond was employed by Allied Waste Systems. Surviving are wife, Helena; daughters, Marcell Rust (LeRoy Jones) and Justine Rust and fiance' Nick French; brother, Scott M. Rust; mother, Noma Jean (Rust) Pomaville; nephews, Airman 1st Class Steven Rust and Shawn Rust; father-in-law, Marvin and wife Donna Raniszewski; mother-in-law, Jan and husband Tom McDaniel; brother-in-law, Mark (Stacey) Raniszewski; niece, Ashley; nephew, Tim and wife Elle; sister-in-law, Renee (Cam) McDaniel; god-father, Daniel Rust; many relatives; aunts, uncles, cousins, numerous friends; and special thanks to Joseph Fredericks. He was preceded in death by grandparents; father, Mack P. Rust and step-father, Stanley B. Pomaville. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
Scott and Helena,
Sooo sorry to hear about Raymond.
My heart breaks for all of you. He was always so kind and fun. I don't know if you will remember me. My sincere condolences.
Peggy Carpenter
Peggy Everling
December 06, 2007 | Indian Trail, NC
Scott: I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your brother Ray. I can't imagine what you must be going through but I just wanted to send my condolences. I'm not sure if you remember who I am (I lived across the street from Curt Stapert, graduated 1 yr after you.) Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Felicia (Hardin) Levien
Felicia (Hardin) Levien
December 03, 2007 | Charleston, WV
Dear Noma and Scott,
Cal just told us of your loss. We are so sorry, Eric's class has lost another good man. We still think of the good times our boys shared growing up. Even though we are thousands of miles away, our heart will always be at Kearsley Lake. May time ease the pain of your loss.
Sincerely,
The Underhills, Gary, Darlyne, Mecque, Kristina and Cal.
Darlyne Underhill
December 03, 2007 | Las Vegas, NV
Helena, I am so sorry to hear of your lost. You and Ray were the best neighbors anybody could have asked for. It was a pleasure to get to know both the of you.
Herb Green
November 28, 2007 | Holland, MI
Noma and Scott, we are deeply sadden by the loss of your son, brother, and our nephew, Ray. He will be missed by all of us. Please keep in touch. We love you both very much...God Bless you
Art, Caroline & Family
November 28, 2007 | Lennon
Scott and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. We had property near Ray on Drummond Island. What a craftsman! I am sure he is hunting at this very moment.:)
Gloria and Garry Pierce
November 27, 2007 | Drummond Island Lake Ann, MI
Helena - May you and your beautiful
daughters gather strength from each other to cope with this terrible tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Janis Wells
November 26, 2007
Scott -
I am so sorry about your loss. I can only imagine how abandoned you
feel. I know it has been a long time, but if you ever need to talk, just get ahold of me. You and your mom are in my thoughts and prayers.
Janis Wells
November 26, 2007
Scott I was so sorry to hear about Ray. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dennis Lazar
November 26, 2007 | Flint, MI
