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died peacefully on February 5, 2015. Ray was born in Eureka, Kansas in 1923 and moved to Arizona in 1962. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Florence and Ed Thackeray, his five siblings (Margaret, Ed, Roger, Fred and Verna), his son, Dennis, and his lovely wife, Delora. Ray worked as a Glazer, retiring from Bishop Glass of Mesa in 1985. Dad was a hero to his family and his country (driving his tank up a roadless Philippine mountain to destroy an enemy machine gun nest), receiving the Bronze Star during WWII. He will continue to be a hero to his children, Vance (Melissa), Nikki, David (Dorian), Randall (Mary Lou), and Carl, and to his many grandchildren, great grandchildren and to those who called him Uncle Raymond. Viewing on February 13, 2015, Wyman's Chapel at 115 S. Country Club Drive in Mesa, Arizona, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Burial will be in Kansas in the Spring.
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Nikki Thackeray
February 12, 2015
I remember the day we told him that there was no more treatment to be done and we needed to now keep him comfortable. He was quiet for a while and then he said, "That's a helluva thing to tell someone." But he never quit trying to climb out of the bed and be normal and healthy again. He never gave up. Be at peace, Dad, and rest now that you are with Mom and Dennis.
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Cherie Macy
February 12, 2015
I love you Uncle Raymond. You were a true hero, rest well.
February 11, 2015
Thank you for your service to our country and for preserving our freedom in World War II. Rest well, sir.
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