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Gerald Raver Obituary

November 26, 1941 - November 13, 2014 Jerry Raver passed in his home on 11-13-2014. Jerry was well known in the Spokane area as the leader of "The Jerry Raver Trio" Jerry was voted "Best Entertainer" and his band was voted "Best Dressed Band" at Expo 74'. He was well known for his quick wit, charm and his extensive song list. He is survived by his three children, Jerry jr., Kevin and his only daughter Debbie and 11 grandchildren. Rest in peace Dad, we love you! A celebration of his life will be planned at a later date.

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Published by Spokesman-Review on Dec. 4, 2014.

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Betty Bartlett Eken

December 30, 2014

Jerry will always be a special part of my life. God has him in his keeping, I have him in my heart. Years of memories will go on for all of us.

Jerry at KCVL in the 60's

Denny Blair

December 29, 2014

Shannon Quine

December 22, 2014

Gone but not forgotten... Many great memories and glad I got a chance to spend time with you the past year...

December 17, 2014

Sorry to hear about Jerry passing. Jerry worked with me at KCVL in the early 60's and live a half a block from our home. We were both drummers too. Remember when "little Jer" was born. Denny and Julie Blair, Colville

Grandpa with Porter

Debbie Lorange

December 8, 2014

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Debb ie & Rick Hardwick

December 7, 2014

God's blessed healing to all the family. May your memories be bright.

Millie Bryant

December 5, 2014

Jerry and I went to school together. He was ahead of me in grades. Lost contact with him and just the past few years started emailing. He was always sending me jokes. I sure miss those jokes. He was always going to come to visit but never made it. Rest in peace my friend.

Debbie Lorange

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Grandpa with Gabe and Emily

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Grandpa with Breegan

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Grandpa, Debbie, Breegan, Makenna, Josh, Austin

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All your Grandkids love you. Josh, Austin, Breegan and Makenna were missing from this picture and were sad they didn't get to say goodbye.

Debbie Lorange

December 4, 2014

We love you Dad! Jer, Kev and Debbie Jo

Debbie Lorange

December 4, 2014

All your grandchildren will miss you. Josh, Breegan, Austin and Makenna were sad they didn't get to see you one last time.

December 4, 2014

We love you Dad! You will be missed!

December 4, 2014

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