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Raymond Meschnark Obituary

RAYMOND MESCHNARK Raymond James Meschnark Jr., 86, of Henderson, passed away Dec. 10, 2011. He was born April 15, 1925, in Peoria, Ill., and was a 52-year resident of Nevada. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, was an engineer for the Santa Fe Railroad and a surveyor for the Nevada Test Site. Raymond also was an avid baseball fan, knowing every statistic on each player and every game ever played. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Patrice Meschnark; sons, Raymond J. Meschnark III and Jeffery Kidd. Raymond is survived by his sons, Robert Meschnark, Thomas Meschnark, Roger Kidd, Alan Bufford, Glenn Meschnark, Stephen Meschnark and David Meschnark; and daughter, Christina Meschnark Schofield. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Buchanan Blvd., in Boulder City

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2012.

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Alan Buford

January 8, 2012

...led a full life. We have a lifetime of memories to fall back on. He is, now, with our other passed loved ones. I hope we get to go to sunday breakfast in heaven-at the old Eldorado! I'll buy.

Jerry and Kathlene

January 6, 2012

Uncle Ray will always be in our hearts.

Cherrie George

January 5, 2012

In memory of Uncle Ray. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

phyllis cardona

January 5, 2012

I am so sorry for your lose. My heart breaks for you. Many blessings Chris to you and ur family.

Di Shanklin

January 5, 2012

Such a difficult time. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Nyla Werber

January 4, 2012

What a blessing to live a long life - 86 years! Yet it is always hard to have our parents leave. May you all be blessed with peace, comfort, and many wonderful memories of your father.

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