Raymond Earl Springer

Fresno. Ray was a devoted husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather and

friend. He enjoyed fishing in the mountains, golfing, traveling, and watching his grandkids’

sporting events. Ray graduated from Kerman High School and Fresno State College. While at

Fresno State he met the love of his life, Shirley Budde and they married in 1953. Ray was a

teacher, counselor, and principal at Washington Union High School between the years of

1956-1986. He coached football, basketball, track and tennis - at times he even drove the

school bus to these events. Ray never met a stranger and was quick to smile and start up a

conversation about anything and everything.

Ray was very involved in the Fresno and surrounding communities. He volunteered his time

coaching Little League and Babe Ruth baseball. He and his wife were also part of the Fresno

State Baseball Bulldog Club as well as active members of Peoples Church. Ray also enjoyed

substitute teaching and attending his SIRs (Sons in Retirement) luncheons /golf outings in his

later years.

Ray was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Holland and his parents James and Mildred

Springer. He is survived by his loving wife Shirley Springer of over 66 years. Son, Jeff and his

wife Lori of Redmond, OR, son John and his wife Lisa of Clovis, and son Dennis and his wife

Andi of Hanford. His grandchildren and great grandchildren include: Curt Benson (wife Sherry),

Brett Springer (wife Melissa & daughter Violet), Mark Springer (fiance Kaycee Kraft), Shanna

Springer-Shaw (husband Robert, children Savannah & Parker), Shaylene Springer (daughter

Rowan), Sammy Springer and Will Springer.

A special thanks to the staff at Sunrise Assisted Living and St. Agnes Hospice for the loving

care they provided over the last few years. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Peoples

Church.