Wayne-Ray-Obituary

Wayne Ray

Portland, Oregon

Apr 30, 1928 – Aug 18, 2022

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BORN
April 30, 1928
DIED
August 18, 2022
LOCATION
Portland, Oregon

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Wayne RayApril 30, 1928 - Aug. 18, 2022 Wayne Ray, whose legacy included his love for his family, the enormous respect he earned from colleagues, friends and even strangers, died Aug. 18, 2022, at his home in Portland, surrounded by his loving family. He was 94. His family was his greatest asset,...

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I remember Wayne in Fresno ca in the 1960´s. We were friends with the family. Good times Bruce Williams

Always in our thoughts and prayers.

"Time moves slowly but passes quickly". Always in our thoughts.

Along with my daughter, Marie Roach and my son, Tad Nemes, I´m sending love and condolences to the entire Ray family. Wayne and Patty Ray gave a special gift to our family in the form of their son John, who has such a special place in our hearts. We met this whole beautiful family in the 1970´s, when I had the very good fortune to meet John in my Freshman English at Centennial HS, and who subsequently became a dear family friend. Wayne Ray has left a huge legacy behind him. My family and I...

Patty & family, Arlene, Stephanie, Jennifer & I were honored to attend the fine Memorial for Wayne yesterday. I did not move fast enough to get in line to share what I had about Wayne. I brought condolences from his friends and Y's Men in Clovis, Fresno and the Pacific Southwest Region Y's Men. We all will miss a True Servant of the YMCA. Lost is the model of how to be a guiding light a man who lead by his example. Wayne taught us how to build - build community, build relationships and most...

Your dad was a great family guy. May all your wonderful memories of happy times help you through your loss.

Yes, I remember the day It was on the mourn That I saw a ship a sailing The sea was calm The winds were fair The flag it snapped Home port was nigh Wayne still young And he was at the rail With shipmates once again!---rs

Memory Eternal for Wayne, whom I remember from the NE YMCA in Portland, where I worked from high school thru graduate school, 1964-1972. A nice human being!