Maurice George Racey

1926 - 2019

BORN

1926

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Kraeer Funeral Home & Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens

200 West Copans Road

Pompano Beach, Florida

Maurice Racey Obituary

Racey, Maurice George, 93, of Fort Lauderdale, passed away May 11, 2019. George was born in Parkhill, Ontario, Canada on May 2, 1926 to Maurice and Mabel (Mollard) Racey. He married Marion Elliot on June 25, 1947, in Exeter, Ontario Canada. They were married until her death January 11, 1986. Upon her death, he married her sister, Jean Elliot Swim in December of 1986. They were married until Jean's death in November of 2018. He is survived by his children, Barbara of Maryland, Susan and Jo-Anne of South Florida, as well as Robert and Michael Swim of London, Ontario, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. George began his career as a Pilot for Trans-Canada Airlines in 1952. In 1954, he relocated to Culver City, California where he worked for Bill Lear Aviation Electronics in Santa Monica. Trained and mentored by Lear, he designed and flight-tested autopilots. The division was bought out by Bendix Radio in 1963. He then continued his autopilot career with Bendix until his retirement in 1984. He came to saving faith in Jesus Christ in 1957, watching a Billy Graham Crusade televised from Madison Square Garden. He served as Deacon and taught Sunday school in various Baptist churches for many years. His greatest joy was sharing his faith with those around him. George was an avid horse lover, having purchased two horses for his daughters upon their arrival in Fort Lauderdale in 1966. He spent many of his days off riding with his daughters in Western Broward County. He loved photography and developed his own photos for many years. Graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 12:00 pm at Kraeer Funeral Home, 200 West Copans Road, Pompano Beach, FL 33064 954-784-4000. As he was a charter member of New Presbyterian Church, his dear friend and Pastor Justin Beam will be officiating the service.

Published by Sun-Sentinel from May 14 to May 15, 2019.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Maurice Racey

Not sure what to say?





5 Entries

George Racey in the Royal Canadian Air Force circa 1945

Jo-Anne Fleishman

May 2, 2023

Jo-Anne Fleishman

Daughter

May 28, 2019

Jo-Anne Fleishman

Daughter

May 28, 2019

Jo-Anne Fleishman

Daughter

May 28, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)

JD

May 20, 2019

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results

Make a Donation
in Maurice Racey's name

Memorial Events
for Maurice Racey

May

18

Graveside service

12:00 p.m.

Kraeer Funeral Home & Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens

200 West Copans Road, Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Funeral services provided by:

Kraeer Funeral Home & Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens

200 West Copans Road, Pompano Beach, FL 33064

How to support Maurice's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Maurice Racey's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more