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2020
Raymond McGowan Obituary
Raymond McGowan
1923 - 2020
Ray was born in Salinas California on December 29th 1923 to Harry and Evelyn McGowan. He passed away September 27th, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his brother Stanley McGowan, and his daughter Barbara McGowan.
Ray served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, flying 37 missions out of Levenham, England. Ray was a flight engineer.
Ray lived his adult life in Napa California. He worked at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, where he ended his career as a Foreman.
Ray enjoyed building and flying model airplanes. He was active in the American Fuchsia Society and the American Camellia Society.
Survivors are his wife of 73 years, Texie, son Bob and daughter Nancy, nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Graveside services for Ray will be held at Tulocay Cemetery October 7th at 10:30am.
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Scott Fryer
October 11, 2020
Sorry to hear of Rays passing. I remember spending many Saturday and Sundays flying RC gliders with him at Silverado Jr High. Rest In Peace Ray.
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Darrel Harrington
October 5, 2020
So sorry to here of Ray's passing. A good man and dedicated Mare Islander. Had the pleasure of being in the same shop and working, at times, for him.
Art Rust
October 5, 2020
Sorry to hear about this. I worked for Ray for several years. He was the Shop 38 nuclear director for years. I was in nuclear repair and Refueling. he was always clam when we had a problem and guided us through it. He was a great guy. God Bless Him
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