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Alva Faulkner Obituary
Alva Raymond Faulkner, Jr. (Age 94)
Of Silver Spring, MD, died May 31, 2020. He was born January 23, 1926, in Glendale, CA to the late Alva and Ellen Faulkner. He is survived by Margaret "Peg" Faulkner; his wife of 72 years; and six children, Mark, Carolyn Dangelmaier, David, Paul, Gareth and Ellen Raines; and seven cherished grandchildren, Allison, Emma, Jonathan, Lauren, Kelly, Alexander and Morgan; and great granddaughter, Tiffany Rose. After graduating from Rice University, he enjoyed a 25-year career with the Bechtel Power Corporation as a principle engineer. The family will have a private memorial service in the near future.
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Lisa Trevino
June 24, 2020
Peg,
I am so saddened and my heart is heavy at the news of the death of Ray.
My deepest condolences to you and your family. May you only remember the most wonderful memories you shared for so many years. May God bless you with peacefulness and love. ♥
N. Persaud
June 4, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the family of Alva Raymond Faulkner Jr. May you be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you. He will give you strength and courage to cope with your grief.
Psalm 94:17-19
Jim Henschel
June 4, 2020
I worked with Ray many years ago at Bechtel in Gaithersburg when I was a young engineer. It was a pleasure to work with him. Condolences to his family. Rest in peace.
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