Raymond McFarland

Raymond McFarland

June 1, 1926 - Dec. 4, 2008

Raymond left this earth and entered into the presence of his Heavenly Father on the morning of December 4, 2008. He was the first born child of Eva and George McFarland. Born and raised in Griffith, IN, later moving to Crown Point, IN where he and Lorraine raised their family. There he lived until 2006 at which time he moved to Snohomish, WA to be with his children.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Eva; beloved wife, Lorraine Grace; and brother, Melvin.
He leaves behind his sisters, Shirley Fetla, of Griffith, IN, and Sharon Woods (Chuck), of Griffith, IN; sister-in-law, Jean McFarland, of Sarasota, FL; brother-in-law, Charles Prosser (Donna), of MO; children, David McFarland, of Snohomish, WA, Lynnore Donohue (Matt), of Snohomish, WA, Mikki McFarland, of Everett, and James McFarland (Mary), of Iron River, WI; and grandchildren, Chad and Ginger Donohue, Matt and Stephanie Donohue, Aaron and Angela Donohue, Jake and Jill McFarland, Molly Hale, Alexis and Chris Somboon, Lindsey McFarland, Erik McFarland, Scott Ruesken, and Jessica and Justin McClure. Never to be forgotten are the smiles and tears we saw on his face, brought about by love for his 14 great-grandchildren. They were the joy of his last few years.
Ray loved to fly and served his country in the army air force, 1944 and 1945. During this time he met and married Lorraine Grace Prosser in St. Louis, MO. They were married 57 years. She was the love of his life. His career began at the family owned McFarland Lumber Company. He later began his own company as a kitchen designer and salesman, traveling across the country in his self designed mobile showroom. He became national distributor and director of training for a large kitchen manufacturer. He retired in 2005 from Kitchens by Gregory, Crown Point, IN.
He remained a member of New Elliott Christian Church in Indiana, where he began attending in 1958, and attended Central Christian Church in Snohomish since moving here in 2006. He had many deep and meaningful friendships. He derived enjoyment from his recent membership to Snohomish Senior Center. He enjoyed his work, he loved to design, he loved his Lord, his family and his friends. A man of moral integrity, hope, faith and love, he was a wonderful example to all. The gap he leaves is great and we will miss him.
Funeral arrangements include a viewing from 5 to 8 p.m., on Monday evening, December 8, 2008, at Bauer Funeral Chapel, 701 1st St., Snohomish, WA; and funeral service at 1 p.m., Tuesday, December 9, 2008; followed by a small reception at the home of Lynnore and Matt in Snohomish. Informal graveside gathering will take place at 1 p.m., on Friday, December 12, in Merrillville, IN, at Calumet Park Cemetery. Friends and family wishing to say good-bye are welcome to join us.
Please feel free to make a donation to your favorite charity, in lieu of flowers.