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Richard Wray Obituary
Richard "Dick" Rupert Wray, 83, founder of Conejo Upholstery, passed away on October 23, 2008.
Richard was born September 17, 1925, in Magna, Utah, to Frank and Mary Wray. He enlisted on September 8, 1943, in the United States Army Air Force and served as a radio operator, mechanic and gunner 757 in the Western Pacific and was honorably discharged on April 1, 1946.
He learned the trade of auto upholstery and worked for Rayco Seat Coverings in St. Louis, Mo., Salt Lake City, Utah and Canoga Park, Calif. On April 1, 1964, he and his ex-wife Jean Wray Thompson started their own auto upholstery company called Conejo Upholstery in Thousand Oaks. Dick taught his four sons the trade and passed on the company business to them.
He is survived by his first son, Richard Michael Wray, daughter-in-law Vilia of Cayucos; and their two children, Eric, wife Kelley, and Naté. His only daughter, Patricia Ann Spencer, son-in-law Jeff of Simi Valley; and their two sons, Derek Richard, wife Heidi; and their children, Julia, Luke, Cole, a baby boy to be born February 2009, and Brandon Spencer. His second son, Robert Alan Wray, daughter-in-law Laura; and their two daughters, Laura Jean and Rachel of Newbury Park. His third son, Donald Wray, daughter-in-law Sari of Paso Robles, Calif.; and their two children, Donald and Ashley. His fourth son, Thomas Lee Wray of Thousand Oaks.
We are thankful that God gave you a personality with a sense of humor and wit. You have brought much joy to others. We will miss you. Dad, thank you for giving us life.
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Lynda Duganne
October 29, 2008
My deepest condolences Al, Laura, LJ & Rachel ... so sorry for you loss. All my love and prayers.
katrina nuciforo
October 29, 2008
Thinking of all of you, and all the good memories of your Dad!
Love, the Nuciforo's
Mike, Katie, Alea and Natalie
katrina nuciforo
October 29, 2008
Thinking of you all at this sad time and of the good memories of your Dad.
Love, The Nuciforo family
Mike, Katie, Alea,and Natalie
Jodi Tapie
October 29, 2008
I'm sorry for your loss. Your father leaves behind a wonderful Conejo Valley legacy.
Jim Stoltman
October 28, 2008
To the Wray Family,
My condolences for the loss of your Dad and to you Mrs. Wray. I know for a fact that he is in a better place. I remember going to the shop and Mr. Wray alway being in control of any situation. I feel he was a good role model for Mike, Allen, Donald, and Tommy in the business world. Sincerely, Jim and Paula Stoltman
Patti (Grace) Burgess
October 28, 2008
I'm thinking of you all at this sad time. I pray that your memories will give you great comfort. I have wonderful memories from high school days of going to Conejo Auto Upholstery to say "hi." Dick would always give Vilia and I a welcome smile. You are all in my prayers.
Laurie Larkin
October 28, 2008
You all have my deepest sympathy for your loss. May your happiest memories of Richard sustain and comfort you all. Thinking of you with love.
Marilee Ullmann
October 28, 2008
Wray Family, Love to all of you. His life is celebrated for the wonderful family that he has. The loss is painful but his life was a blessing. He is an important part of the history of our community also. Love, Marilee Ullmann
Judy Dew
October 28, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Larry and Cindy Dew
October 28, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Bradley Jones
October 27, 2008
My condolences to every family member at this sad moment. I learned alot from Dick and enjoyed the friendship we had. Please email me Mike, and we'll try to catch up on the memory's. Your friend, BRAD
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