Orlena Raye Davey

Orlena Raye Davey, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the age of 78, from end-stage kidney failure, in McMinnville, Oregon. She was born in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin on November 04, 1946, to Earl Jay Eddy and Shirley Evelyn Engle. Orlena was always known by her middle name, Raye. Raye grew up in Lafayette, Oregon. She enjoyed crafting, painting eggs and dishes, and making jewelry. She owned a shop in Dundee called "Rayes Treasures". Raye loved animals, dogs, cats, birds, and any other animal that may have needed her love.
Raye loved being outdoors and enjoyed the beach. Raye worked for Plaid Pantry for a while in the 80's and then started working with her husband at the Oregonian newspaper in the McMinnville and Newberg area. Raye then spent over 20 years at Fred Meyer in Newberg, as a clerk. She retired from Fred Meyer in 2015.
Raye is survived by two sisters, Rozann Armstrong (Jewell) and Tina Arnold (Eddy); three children, Lori Phipps of Spokane, WA; Michael Brooks of McMinnville, OR and Jonathan Daniel of Jefferson, OR; and nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
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We will be having a Celebration of Life at 11:00am on August 16, 2025, at Lafayette City Park.