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Ray Rood

1930 - 2014

BORN

1930

DIED

2014

Ray Rood Obituary

Ray George Rood, 83, of Denver died on June 13, 2014. Ray lived a full life and had the opportunity to see the world with the US Marine Corps. He fought in the Korean Conflict and went on to further live his life and retired from the North Washington Fire Dept. Husband of Eleanor; Father of Ronald, Robert, Dana, Donna, and George; 8 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and sisters, Doris and Sandy. His daughter, Carrie, preceded him in death. Funeral Mass, tomorrow, June19th., 11AM, Assumption Catholic Church, 2361 East 78th Ave., Welby. Committal Mt. Olivet. Share condolences at HoranCares.com.

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Published by Denver Post on Jun. 18, 2014.

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Dana

June 12, 2024

Hi Dad. Cannot believe it´s been 10 years since you left us. Miss you every single day.

Dana

June 12, 2023

Cannot believe it´s been 9 years already. I still miss you every day.

Rocco Rotello

June 19, 2014

Bob,
Sorry to hear about your dad, give my best to your family, may God Bless you with peace and comfort.
Rocco, Alisha, Zach and Duke

elaine valente

June 18, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

June 18, 2014

Uncle Ray,
The good memories of family gatherings will stay in our hearts forever. Thank you for your service to our country and community. God Bless you and your family. You will be missed. Love you, Ron and Sharon

Suzanne Kutsch

June 18, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Daniel & Betty Hennesy

June 18, 2014

We have lost a good man, who through the Marines and North Washington Fire Department spent his life protecting his country and his neighbors. It was our honor to have know you.

Dana Wilhelm

June 18, 2014

I will miss you Dad.

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