Ray moved to Springdale when he was 13 years old and it was his home most of his life, with his family roots in Elm Springs. After many years in Hotel work, the last 10 years on the corporate level, at the home office in Chicago, Illinois. After retirement he was active in real estate and property development. He served in the military during the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church in Springdale where he served on several committees and on the Board of Directors. He enjoyed gardening his crop and the opportunity to share it with others. Monika West, his constant caregiver and companion at his side, Ray was able to spend the last few years enjoying his home and gardening until his death.
Graveside services will be Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Elm Springs Cemetery.
Ray moved to Springdale when he was 13 years old and it was his home most of his life, with his family roots in Elm Springs. After many years in Hotel work, the last 10 years on the corporate level, at the home office in Chicago, Illinois. After retirement he was active in real estate and property development. He served in the military during the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church in Springdale where he served on several committees and on the Board of Directors. He enjoyed gardening his crop and the opportunity to share it with others. Monika West, his constant caregiver and companion at his side, Ray was able to spend the last few years enjoying his home and gardening until his death.
Graveside services will be Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Elm Springs Cemetery.
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