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1943
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2019
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Vernon Brumfield Obituary
Ray attended Snake River High School and Graduated from I.S.U. with a degree in Upholstery. Ray owned and operated "Ray's Upholstery" for over 55 years. He had a passion for sewing and therefore loved every minute of it.
Ray married Beverly Newsome in 1967. Ray and Beverly had 4 daughters: Tawny, Tera, Tasha and Tiffany. They were later divorced. In 2005, Ray married Shirley McLaws.
Ray was a member of the Baptist Church, and later attended the Jason Lee Memorial United Methodist Church in Blackfoot.
Ray is survived by his wife: Shirley, daughters: Tera (Reid) Hansen, Tasha (Gus) Grimmett, Tiffany (Jeb) Grimmett. Stepson: Jody McLaws. Grandchildren: Kolton, Kash, Kaden, Gabriel, Raegan, Madison, Mitchell, Major, Cassidy, and Cody.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Tawny, and his brother Lee.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at the Jason Lee Memorial United Methodist Church, 168 South University in Blackfoot, Idaho. A visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service also at the church.
The family would like to thank Cara Fitzgerald, Comfort Home Care, and Signature Home Health and Hospice.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.hawkerfuneralhome.com.
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Blake Morgan
August 29, 2019
Ray was a good friend whom I met while in the Army National Guard in the early 1970s and we stayed in touch for many years. He was truly a good person.
Pam Bailey
August 20, 2019
Our prayers are with each of you. Losing a parent or spouse are always difficult. A prayer for peace, as Ray has peace at this time and a joyful reunion with family. Love Pam and Wayd Bailey
JOSLYN Scott
August 19, 2019
My dad, Gene Nickell. Loved Ray so much. And my husband and I enjoyed a long friendship with both Shirley and Ray. So so sorry. He will be missed. All our love and air hugs to all of your family. ALEC and Joslyn Scott.
August 19, 2019
Ray was perhaps one of the finest men I have ever had the pleasure of knowing in my 67 years on Earth. he was always positive and outgoing. I first met him in 1968 when I was like 17. he helped me understand good solid work ethics about recovering furniture, pride and respect for the customer. I never heard him cuss or swear one time in my entire life, he new my mom and had nothing but good things to say about her and how hard she worked for us kids. I now he did the same thing for his family. if God ever had a living angel on the earth it was Ray. REST IN PEACE MY LIFE LONG FRIEND, SLEEP WITH THE ANGELS WATCHING OVER YOU.
August 19, 2019
i first met Ray in 1968 when he was doing upholstery in blackfoot, he taught me a lot about work ethics and doing the job right. he love his work. he talk to me about mom and how hard she worked about the Lefevre family he seemed to know everyone. I never once seen him get mad or up set in stead he had a smile on his face and was always up beat and positive. I think I was like 17 or so then. when I entered the army during Vietnam he said he would pray for my safety but I was making the right choice the military would be a good thing for me he was so right. Ray if you can read this thank you my friend for a life time of fond memories of a very delightul man and friend ill always have a special place in my heart for you
REST IN PEACE WITH THE ANGELS OF GOD
your friend
steven c faulkner, ssg, usa, retired
Sue Goodman
August 19, 2019
It is with sincere sympathy that I send my deepest regards on the passing of dear Ray. Such a special man who I have had the pleasure of knowing for many many years.
Please know, your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this very sad and difficult time.
Sincerely,
Sue Goodman
Mary E (Beth) Miller. (Rogers)
August 19, 2019
I am a first cousin to his father Vernon, my mother Ella was Aunt Berties sister. I saw this Obit and I had to respond . Our families were real close. We lived in Yakima Wa. Since 1950. My husband and I moved to Spokane just 3 years ago. Betty Ann and I remained in touch until her death. My family are all deceased except me.
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