Patrick Ray

Patrick Robert Ray was born May 14, 1982. He left us on January 1, 2012.

Packer, as he was known by to his family and closest friends. He was a hardworking, blue collared, family man. He loved his family, working in oilfields, punk rock, and Jack Daniels.

Although he left us at a young age, Packer was able to see many of his life long dreams come to fruition. Along with becoming a father, he fought a couple of professional MMA fights, attended a WWE match, saw several of his favorite bands live in concert, and traveled the country. His free spirit brought him all over the U.S., often times by way of hopping onto moving trains. Eventually he settled in Grand Junction, Colorado where he began growing roots with his family while working in the oil fields.

Born and raised in Alaska, Packer fell in love with Alaska and all of it's wonders at a young age. He enjoyed fishing, camping, hiking, and hunting. He discovered his way around the outdoors in Talkeetna, Alaska, where his grandparents' cabin was located. It was here where his heart felt most at home.

He will be missed and remembered everyday by those who loved him. May his spirit now be truly free.

Patrick was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Gerald Miller and Roy Ray.

He is survived by his wife, Daisy, and children, Grayson and Aurora of Colorado; mother, Sandra Dvorak and her husband, Craig of Colorado; father Terry Ray of Wasilla, Alaska; grandparents Dolly and James Watts of Wasilla, Alaska and Helen Ray of Palmer, Alaska; siblings, Jeremy Ray of Anchorage, Alaska, and Shelbylyn Hone of Colorado; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made at any Wells Fargo bank in honor of The Patrick Ray Family Memorial Fund.