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1935
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2025
Raymond Oliver Obituary
June 2, 1935 - April 10, 2025
Citrus Heights, California - Raymond S. Oliver, noted local historian and curmudgeon, passed away Thursday, April 10, of a heart condition. An Army veteran, Eagle Scout, author, and journalist, he worked for many years at McClellan, and was instrumental in the creation of its aviation museum.
Ray volunteered all over the Sacramento valley, belonged to the Citrus Heights Historical Society, and was a docent at the history museum. He traveled extensively and visited Yosemite often.
Predeceased by his wife Olga, Ray is survived by his special friend Helen, as well as the descendants of his late sister Janet of Eureka.
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Peggy
April 28, 2025
This unique,kind and caring man
will be so missed by all who knew him.
See you in another life Ray Oliver.
Tom L.
April 21, 2025
I enjoyed Ray's conversations about Sacramento history during WWII. Also, his tour of the Aerospace Museum at McClellan . He did such a good job as a Rascal, especially when he filled in for one lady at the last minute. I enjoyed his story about Big Foot told on one of the WPAC trips. I'll miss his presence.
Amber Coggins
April 21, 2025
There are not many people on this planet like Ray. He was an amazing, kind, caring man. Ray and my Grandmother spent the last 7 years building the most amazing friendship, and I am so grateful to have known him. I am greatful for the kindness and care he has shown our family.
May he rest in peace.
Carole (WPAC)
April 20, 2025
"And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."......
...and in splendid peace may you rest.
Katie
April 20, 2025
Miss you Raymond. You were a good friend.
Katie
April 20, 2025
Miss you Raymond. You were a good friend.
Katie
April 20, 2025
I miss you Raymond´.
Helen -more than a friend
April 19, 2025
Raymond was a quiet soul with the heart of an
entertainer he loved to make people laugh he had a million joke books and he used them he was always ready for a pun on words he loved his community and served it well he will be sorely missed!
Tina
April 19, 2025
Ray was my grandmas special friend for 7 years. I worried less about her because I knew they were talking care of each other. He was a blessing in all of our lives. He was witty (my most favorite quality) and kind and he will truly be missed.
Helen again - more than a friend
April 19, 2025
Just a little note that in spite of Raymond being a quiet soul not looking to attract attention he also was an addicted entertainer who lived to make people laugh - he had umteen loads of
Joke books to prove it! He always had a pun on words if he could squeeze it in a conversation! He will b so missed in so many ways - personally & the local community which he loved to serve !
Pam T.
April 19, 2025
What an interesting man! I met Ray at the Widowed Persons Association. He participated in the Rascals group and did a fantastic job. He was a great joke and story teller. Did you know that Big Foot is NOT real? He always wore a very cool bolo tie, and, yes, there was a story behind that too! I will miss him very much. Rest in peace Ray.
Marilyn Johnson
April 18, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Monte Clifford
April 18, 2025
Ray was a friend to many and shared knowledge through his volunteer work. What a wonderful example of how to live out our lives. Thank you Ray.
Helen
April 17, 2025
Raymond Oliver my friend of 7 years - he saved me from the loneliness of widowhood & became my best friend ever! In 7 years he never said sn unkind word to me ! My whole family loved him & I miss him terribly - my daughter said - "knowing Ray enriched all our lives". Helen
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