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Raymond Harding Obituary

Ray Harding of Mountlake Terrace, WA, died October 14, 2017. Born in Texas he founded Bird's Nest Airport near Austin, TX. Ray moved to Washington in 1993. His wife, Sara and his dogs, friends and former students will miss him terribly. Remembrances to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah.

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Published by The Herald (Everett) on Oct. 20, 2017.

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Dwight Parker

February 14, 2026

He was also my 6th grade teacher at Reilly elementary school in Austin, Texas 1963-1964. One of my favorite teachers ever. My first male teacher. He was the best.

Lynette Davis

February 11, 2026

He was my sixth grade teacher in Austin. He made a huge impact on my life.

Gary Stokes

September 1, 2025

I apprentices under Ray at Bird's Nest for my airframe and powerplant mechanics license. He taught me many useful things that I use to thos day.

Nancy Kruger Dorris

November 9, 2017

Mr.Harding we my 6th grade teacher at Margaret Reilly, in Austin Tx. He was also my little brothers, David Kruger, two years later. Mr. Harding took David under his wing, maybe because our dad was not around but for what ever reason he mentored David. David loved learning from that point on. David passed 11/3/2017. Maybe they are on another adventure together like they used to do. My God bring his family peace knowing a whole world of students remember and loved him.

Julie Stock (Fretwell)

November 6, 2017

Mr. Harding was my sixth grade teacher at Reilly Elementary Austin, Texas 1965-1966. He was an incredible teacher and had a huge impact on our lives. I'm 63 and still reflect on his thoughts he shared with us. He taught us respect for our country and explained the Viet Nam war so we understood. His sense of humor was priceless. We pranked him back one time by hiding ourselves in the coat closets after shoving our desks and chairs into another room, he loved that! He was tough but we knew he loved us. He even took the class to his house to see his plane he was building. Rest In Peace Mr. Harding

Lynn Anderson

October 20, 2017

Ray, you were a great husband, animal lover, friend. You had a fun sense of humor, big heart and a good, gentle, soul. I will never forget you, Raymond E. Harding.

Love,
Lynn

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