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Darrell Ray Obituary
85, of Sun City West, AZ passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2013 with his family by his side. Dr. Ray moved to Arizona in 1996 following a long and fulfilling dental practice in Shenandoah, Iowa where his patients marveled at his ability to make a trip to the dentist fun. Dr. Ray received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1956. Before beginning his professional career, Dean grew up in a small farming community in Northwest Missouri. He met the love of his life and wife of 60 years, at Tarkio College in Tarkio, Missouri after finishing his military service in the United States Navy. He was beloved by his family and will be dearly missed by all whose lives he touched with his love, support and generosity. He is survived by his wife, his children David of Ft. Morgan, Colorado; Cynthia Odom (John) of Glendale, Arizona; and Michelle Matheson (David) of Cave Creek, Arizona. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held Wednesday January 16 at 11:00 a.m. at Lord of Life Lutheran Church 13724 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun City West, AZ 85275. Memorial gifts in Dean's honor may be made to Lord of Life, at www.lordoflife-scw.org or to the dental program at the Kansas City Free Health Clinic, 3513 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111, www.kcfree.org
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Dr. Marsha Pyle, Dean of the UMKC School of Dentistry
February 8, 2013
All members of the UMKC dental community mourn the passing of Dr. Darrell Ray a member of the DDS Class of 1956. On behalf of our faculty, students, staff and alumni, we wish to convey our heartfelt sympathies to Dr. Ray's family.
Wes Meyerholtz
January 20, 2013
I just learned of the good Doctor's passing. Dr. Ray was a dear and important man in my life as he was my first dentist going back to 1958. He was such an asset to our communtiy of Shenandoah and to our family. He will be greatly missed.
Mike & Gina Buchholz
January 17, 2013
To Michelle and the entire Ray Family, Our prayers are with you during this difficult time
Joni Hoffman
January 15, 2013
My thoughts are with you.
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C.G.
January 15, 2013
May the Ray family endure the loss of their dear loved one while trusting in the God of all comfort through prayer. Psalms 65:2. I am sorry for your loss.
Tina Rohe
January 15, 2013
Cindy, John, Katie and David and the entire Ray family: My sincere condolences on the loss of your father/grandfather. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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