Susan Toni Ray

It was with a heavy heart to have heard the news of Toni´s passing. She was not only like a 2nd mom to me, but a great friend. So many memories to cherish, from riding my dirt bike in "the back forty" at the Brookdale house in Carmel Valley, to the houseboat, waterskiing and fishing trips with her dear friends at Lake Shasta. I appreciated her carrying on the legacy of my dad´s business, Cal-Tech. It was very important work. I even remember her driving the powder-puff class to dry-out the dirt track in my dad´s stock car at the Watsonville Speedway! There were some amazing gatherings for A.J. Watson´s IndyCar race team after their tour to Laguna Seca each year and would even fly a banner on the house, "Welcome Race Fans!" She will truly be missed.

I had the opportunity to meet Toni Ray, while growing up in Carmel Valley.
She was a very kind, smart and intelligent lady who always had a smile and kind words to share. She will be greatly missed.
Many thoughts, prayers and hugs to her family, son Jeff, daughter in law Cathy and grandson Colin. She will always be remembered by all who knew her.
God Bless.
Suzy Hill Linsky.

At the pot sink, Mountain Home Ranch

I always admired Auntie Toni for her fierce independence, and her devotion to my cousin Jeff. I loved her quirky style furnishing her house with rustic antiques that were fun and interesting rather than formal.

Toni, may you be at peace, you were loved by so many