Raymond Eugene Monahan

Raymond Monahan Obituary

Raymond Eugene Monahan March 21, 1933 – October 18, 2010 Raymond Eugene Monahan passed away in peace on October 18, 2010 at the Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction, CO. He was 77. He was born March 21, 1933 in Diagonal, Iowa and lived in Iowa until he was 14 years old. His family then moved to Grand Junction. He graduated from Central High School and still has many friends from his graduating class. After graduation, he served four years in the U.S. Navy and spent most of his time on an aircraft carrier off of the Korean coast. He was released in 1955 and started his academic career at Mesa College. August 4, 1962 he married Diane Kay Wagner in Alamosa, CO. The couple moved to Denver and he started classes at the C.U. extension in Denver. Son John was born in 1964 and Mark followed in 1967. Ray graduated from C.U. in 1966. He immediately started studying for the CPA exam - in between working and baby-sitting while Diane finished her schooling. He passed the CPA exam in 1968. The family moved to Glenwood Springs, CO in 1969 and Ray started his CPA practice. Over the years the firm expanded to Monahan, Lampman and Hays. Ray retired in 1998 and moved back to Grand Junction with Diane. Ray enjoyed raising his family and spending time with his two grandchildren. He loved to go sailing with his family off the coast of San Diego and later, Ventura, CA. He enjoyed playing golf at Bookcliff Country Club for several years until he was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) in 2004. Ray was preceded in death by his mother, Irene; father, Ray G.; younger brother, Richard "Bill", and older sister, Pat. He is survived by his wife, Diane; sons, John (Lauren ) of Denver and Mark (Katie) of Calabasas, CA; sister, Mary Bahde of Denver and grandchildren, Jake and Kiley of Calabasas, CA. A memorial service will be held at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary on October 23, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Donations may be made in Ray's name to Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Western Colorado, 3090B N. 12th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81506. We will miss you forever, Ray.

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Published by The Daily Sentinel on Oct. 21, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Monahan

9 Entries

David Burke

October 28, 2010

Diane,
I know how much you miss your dear Ray. I always felt close to you, one of my favorite Jones-clan members. The last time we talked in person is among one of my favorite memories. While I never got around to driving to your home in Colorado, I kept thinking I'd have the chance;things didn't work out, I then moved to Albuquerque and the distance got expanded still further.
Nothing can fill the vacuum left by the passing of a loved one, but I believe you can find consolation by looking within and locating that divine spark which is always there waiting for each of us. This is even truer for someone who has served and supported a family member, as you did Ray.Sending loving thoughts to you, I remain,
Your elderly cousin,
Dr. David R. Burke
Albuquerque, NM,

October 25, 2010

Ray was a wonderful man and surely will be missed. Our hearts go out to you, with lots of love to you Diane, Konnie and Steve Crawford

Henry & Marilynn Burke

October 24, 2010

Diane, we know this is a very difficult time for you and the family. Ray's suffering affected him and everyone around him. His pain is over but your grief is real. We pray that God will comfort you and give you peace. Your cousin, Henry Burke.

Harold Burke

October 23, 2010

Diane, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Ray apparently led a full live, contributed to society, and was loved by many. As a clinical neuropsychologist, I know of the ravages of ALS and the suffering that Ray and all of you must have endured. His ordeal is now over, and he will be at peace. You too will have some peace and the many memories of your special times with him. I wish you the very best as you heal from this great loss.

Dr. Harold Burke (Ruby and Ronald Burke's son)

DONNA GARNER

October 22, 2010

Diane, our cousin Judy Getz told me about the loss of your precious husband Ray. I do not believe that I ever met him but heard wonderful things about him whenever I was around the Jones family.

I really appreciate Judy's sending us Ray's obituary so that we could know more about him, you, and the boys. I have sent the information on to David, Harold, and Henry.

I know your loss is great, and I pray that the Lord will give you His comfort in the days ahead.

God bless,

Donna Garner
(Ruby and Ronald Burke's daughter)

Jerry Fitch

October 22, 2010

Diane, John and Mark:

Our hearts and prayers will be with you tomorrow as we remember Ray as a member of our extended family. Like you, we was more than a friend, more of a brother, uncle, advisor, counsel and dependable companion.

His calm, sensible and judicious advice pulled us through many of life's problems and will be sorely missed forever. His kindness and understanding, and his love of family and friends, made him remarkable in this age of separation and individualism.

we all were blessed with the time he gave us, a gift that never can be repaid but never will be forgotten.

All our love and sympathy,

Jerry, Mike and Kathie

October 22, 2010

Dear Diane and Family,
Our hearts will be with you tomorrow. We remember Ray with great fondness,he was a great family member. Love the picture it is the true Ray.
Love to all,
Judie & Floyd

October 21, 2010

Dear Diane and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you all. We enjoyed Ray's great smile and warm personality. He will be missed.
Roy & MaryRose

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