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Elmer Etnyre Obituary

Elmer "Ray" Etnyre Jr.

January 5, 1920-

February 8, 2014

Ray was still living life to the fullest when he passed away unexpectedly, after going out to dinner with a friend at his favorite Italian restaurant.

He had been the owner of Etnyre Jewelers, which had been in downtown Reno for over 60 years. He enjoyed buying and selling cars, riding horses and going out to eat .

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife Sue and his son Gary. He is survived by his daughter Carol (Jim) Johnson, grandchildren Chase and Bryce Johnson, Erin, Morgan, Caitlin and Drew Etnyre.

Private services will be held at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Reno Gazette Journal and Lyon County News Leader on Nov. 16, 2014.

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