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Crystal Tansley
February 1, 2006
I am sorry for not coming to your funeral. I would like to thank you for being there as a uncle and helping me out at my greatest time of need. You supported me when I wanted to go to college and you also helped me when I was activated with short notice for a military deployment to Cuba. Your acts of kindness have been very impressionable on me and I will never forget you.
Ron Tansley
January 26, 2006
My big brother Ray touched many people. I always felt his ability to see through to the real issue, and give his advice, always right- on was one of his greatest virtues. Such insight is rare. He was always good to me growing up. He will be very much missed. I'm glad we were able to do some things together in recent years, and get re-aquainted. He did our parents proud....Brother Ron..
Jennifer Kremling
January 25, 2006
I am so sorry I was not able to attend your funeral my dear Uncle Ray. I will miss you sooo much. As everyone has already said, but I join in; in saying there was always so much to learn from your relationship with your siblings. I will honor you in always trying my hardest to see the humor in my own relationships and holding them close. I hold you in my heart forever, and please give all my love to Auntie Ro Ro Rose and Scott (beam me up Scotty).
John Tansley
January 24, 2006
I am amazed at the response to my "little" brothers "Guest Book" web site (he was 11 months younger than me...always a good joke for a month). I spoke at the funeral in Bakersfield with my remembrances of him and of the good times we had together. I really miss e-mailing him my jokes and arguing over politics! He was one stubborn opinionated guy. To those who couldn't make the funeral, burial and "wake" it was first class...put together by Kim,Mike and Debby. We lost a great brother, uncle, grandfather, father, friend and his influence on all of us. He will be missed.
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Juliana Langley
January 24, 2006
Uncle Ray,
There is no one quite like you. You were a role model for my generation of the family and I took great pride in hearing that you thought I was a good mother to my girls. I respected your opinion and feel blessed to have known you. I have enjoyed getting to know you a little better over the last couple camping/fishing trips in Oregon. And of course watching you and Bill reminded me that no matter how much someone frustrates you sometimes, it's always important to recognize the humor and find ways to enjoy your relationships more. You seemed to know more about life than most of us ever will. We will always take your wisdom with us. Tell Auntie Rose we love her and that I am always telling my girls stories about her so they will know why her name lives on with them. I love you and will miss you.
Martha Gustavson
January 23, 2006
RainMan,
What do you say/feel when one of the best parts of this family moves on to greener pastures? We are all so fortunate to have had you in our fold. If only all families could be so lucky to have an addition like you. When we all lived in Trona, and I was the baby sister, you were one of friends I would have always remembered, even if you hadn't have married my sister. I always felt older and more important when I was around you and Bill. And I won't forget teaching you to dance at the various functions we went to. You were such a willing student. No matter how many times it took out on that dance floor, you were always ready to go back at it. For me and my girls, you will be so missed. I feel sorrow for all the young ones in our family that will never know you personally, but we will all make sure they hear the stories of their wonderful uncle and the antics you and Bill pulled for so many wonderful years. Only a brother like you would lose your prop on the boat just so I could get a closer look at all the Coast Guard hunks. I will miss you always.
Love
Martha
Alice Tansley
January 20, 2006
My Dear Rainman:
I will miss you calling my Durango "The Derwrecko", just because of one little fender bender and trying to convince me to let you and Billy take it Elk hunting.I will miss you kicking my fish just because it was bigger than yours. I will miss you being so patience with me on the golf trips. I will miss all the hours we spent doing our crossword puzzles, I always hoped I would get to finish one you started, but that never happened. You were always there for everyone,always being so generious with your time for others. You will always be in my heart.
I will miss you.
P.S. Ito, Baby Girl and Clyde will miss their Uncle Raymond, he was their favorite babysitter, always good for a few beef ribs.
Trista Tansley Oliva
January 13, 2006
Uncle Ray was one of the most generous, most thoughtful people I have ever known. I will miss my uncle. Rosie (named after her sweet great-aunt Rose) was particularly charmed by her great-uncle Ray. Little Rosie, scared of just about everyone, would run up to Uncle Ray and yell her classic “HI!!!” I feel sad for her and her brand new sister Giada that they will never know the joy that I knew, growing up with such a great role model, hearing the quips back and forth between Uncle Ray and my dad, and seeing that even when you are getting on in those years, brothers can be best friends and that family is the most important thing in the world.
Uncle Ray, I hope you took with you everything you need – did you remember your glasses? Your wallet? Your car keys? The most forgetful man I have ever known! And not that great of a driver either ;-).
Kim & Mike, Debbie, and family, I’m so sorry that we were not able to go to his service and say a proper goodbye – I’m sorry we weren’t there to express our condolences. I know you understand why we weren’t there, but still, I wish we could have been there with everyone.
All our love,
Trista, Leo, Rosemarie & Giada
Edwin Sigrest
January 12, 2006
One of only a few with a thousand expressions, each one completely identifiable. Ray could talk without speaking a single word and be very clear what he was saying. If he was actually talking to you and you could not see his face then you were only getting half of the story. For all that knew Ray, I say lets stand on the foundation that he built for 69 years. don,t just stand back and look at it, get up on it and keep adding to it. He will live for ever through all who keep adding to his biggest project, His family and friends. Thanks UNC..
Susi Faust
January 11, 2006
To My Uncle Rainman,
You were the greatest. I can't remember a time that you weren't there for me. You have taught me how important is is to be a lifelong learner, and as a teacher, I pass that on to my students every day. I will remember, love and respect you always.
P.S. Don't hassle Auntie Rose too much!
Love Always, Susi
Bill Tansley
January 9, 2006
I guess I'm going to be the only one who complains.I ask him about this not to long ago as we were walking home one day in Trona about 55 years ago.I found a five-dollar bill well we normally halved things all the time, but this time he told me he was older so he would get three and I would get two, seemed like a deal at the time.I ask him about this over the years and all I ever got was a grin. Never did really get the answer. One other time I risk my life to get the last peach off the tree way out on a limb in Canada, he said throw it down I won't eat it of coarse I said yes you will, guess what happened. Anyway he was my best friend we did many many things together not all was the perfect thing to do and got us in a small amount of trouble.I'm not sure who I will be able to out fish, Mike I guess that should be easy. I will miss my hunting partner the elk will also as Raymond and I were not much danger to them.I sure will miss the golf with him won't know which club to use..
michael tansley
January 9, 2006
I have to echo my Sister's entry. We all appreciated the people that traveled and gave up their personal time to pay respects to a Man we feel was incredibly special. It will take time for the pain of the loss to lessen, but I look forward to the remembered favorite "Ray" stories to be told in camp and on hunting trips. Thanks again to everyone and my God Bless you and your Family.
Michael Tansley
Kimberly Jones
January 9, 2006
I want to thank all of you who attended Dad's services. He would have appreciated all of you who could be there to honor his memory. For those of you who could not travel, I thank you for your messages, thoughts and prayers. Dad was the greatest man in my book. He was so kind and generous to all who had the privilege of knowing him. Being his daughter, I was the luckiest girl alive. The next fishing trip will be difficult, but in dad's honor we will continue his legacy and try to get the biggest catch of the day on his boat. Love to all of you!!
Carl Hall
January 9, 2006
To Tansley Family & Friends,
Ray was a friend and colleague. I enjoyed our association during Trona high school days and during the summer. Although Ray has passed on, the memories of his loving and fun personality will long live. He will be missed but I am happy he has joined his companion and soul mate as well as Scotty. I offer my heartfelt condolences to those he left behind.
sincerely,
Carl
Rod Pease
January 8, 2006
To Friends and Family of Ray,
Ray will be dearly missed by all of you. He was such a great person to be around. Bill too. Ray and I had a connection in High School, working in the Trona Plant, neighbors in the projects, and TRONA HS reunion trips. He was always a pleasure to be around and he could be very entertaining. God has a special place for him and I hope to see him on the other side.
Rod Pease
Pete Teel
January 7, 2006
I didn't know Ray all that well even though I grew up with Bill. What I did observe when I was in their home was how great their family connection was, and it seemed there was always something going on, mostly having to do with cars. People like Ray will always be missed when they leave us because their presence in our lives has made an impression on our lives, even if indirectly. In my case it was the influence of Ray on Bill and Bill's inpact on my life. The Tansley's are a great family and Ray will be missed.
God Bless You All. Pete
Paul and Lori Aasrud
January 7, 2006
Ray will be missed by all who knew him. I knew him for 20 years- hunted, fished, and golfed with him and brothers Bill and John. Ray always made me feel like part of the family on our fishing trips. He was a kind and gentle man that loved a good joke. One of my best friends for sure. Mike and Kim, it has been wonderful to get to know you and your families on our adventures. Lori really appreciated that Ray and the whole family welcomed her into the group, too. We are both saddened by your loss and will miss Ray greatly. Please keep in touch!!
Durwood Sigrest
January 4, 2006
Ray, you will be greatly missed by all who knew you. I sure wish you had been able to go on the Canadian fishing trip with your brother and I this last summer. Oh well, I'll bet there is fishing in Heaven. If so I know you will be there waiting for me and Bill when we arrive.
To the family, it was a great service today and I know Ray would have approved and celabrated with us. You were so very fortunate to have had him as a father, grandfather, uncle, and brother. I am proud to say he was my friend. He represented all of you so very very well.
God Bless
Durwood
Bakersfield, CA
Marie Hustafa
January 4, 2006
He will be missed. What a fun guy.
I remember him playing horseshoes in SA.
Arthur Lingo
January 4, 2006
Dear Friends and Family of Ray,
My most sincere condolences to all. I was a friend and friendly horse-shoes rival of Ray in Ras Tanura in the early 1980s. He was a strong family man and I will always remember him and his wonderful wit. He will be missed.
Art Lingo
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