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Ray Dobyns Obituary
A memorial is planned for 2 p.m. Saturday at Dimond Boulevard Gospel Hall, 900 W. Dimond Blvd.
He was born June 8, 1948, in Port Angeles, Wash.
Ray was a retired cook. He was more recently known as the "Lawnmower Dude" after his chosen retirement: mowing lawns in his neighborhood.
Ray especially loved barbecues and gatherings with his friends. He was a huge fan of Elvis Presley and also liked karaoke. He would often select Elvis' tunes to sing. He loved fishing, camping and playing Texas Hold 'em with his friends. He was also an avid sports fan and especially liked watching football and baseball.
He is survived by his daughter, Evelyn Hemphill of Rathdrum, Idaho; two grandchildren; beloved companion and friend, Sandra Wierzbicki; and his treasured parakeet, Monkeybird.
Memorial donations can be made to Anchorage Hospice and Providence Alaska Medical Center.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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EVELYN DOBYNS
December 16, 2010
I WAS RAYS DAUGHTER, I WILL MISS MY DAD SO MUCH.. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO WAS THERE FOR MY DAD......
EVELYN DOBYNS
EVELYN DOBYNS
December 16, 2010
MY NAME IS Evelyn, RAY WAS MY DAD, I WILL MISS HIM SO MUCH, THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CARED FOR HIM...
Your Friends at Hospice of Anchorage
December 3, 2010
The thoughts and hearts of everyone at Hospice of Anchorage are with Ray's family and friends--our continued support is available to anyone in his circle who would like to be in touch. We share your sorrow and wish you all moments of comfort and peace...
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