Justin George Ray

Justin passed away at Sutherland Hills Nursing Home in Kelowna, BC., on Feb.7, 2013.

Justin was born May 22nd, 1932 on a farm in Beaubier, Sask., area. He was the eldest of eleven children.

He was pre-deceased by his Father Richard Ray in 1979 and his Mother Mary in 1996. He was also pre-deceased by two brothers and two sisters, Margaret in 1941, Dennis in 2007; Caroll in 2008 and James in 2010.

Justin is survived by his devoted and loving wife Shirley who he wed in 1957. He is lovingly remembered by his three sons and two daughters ; Leland (Cheryl) Kelowna, BC., Myles (Cheryl) Kelowna, BC., Kelly (Amy) Grande Prairie, Ab.., Debora (Dale) Kelowna, BC., Monica (Ted) Kelowna, BC.

Justin is also survived by six loving sisters . Betty Mellom , Oxbow, Sask., Jean Thorlacius, Oxbow, Sask; Janice (Morley) Hood , Oxbow, Sask., Rose (Doug) Hood , Estevan, Sask., Diane Peebles, Oxbow, Sask; and Barb (Carl) Biberdorf , Oxbow, Sask.

Justin is also fondly remembered by sixteen Grand-children and eight Great Grand-children and several nephews and nieces who all loved him dearly.

He is also sadly missed by his faithful dog, Lucky-Boy.

When Justin was eleven years he was in charge of taking his Father’s herd of cattle to a farm in Oxbow. At the age of fifteen his father moved the family into Oxbow, where Justin took up the trade of bricklaying with his father Richard.

Justin did masonry and construction work, moving around the province to follow the jobs. He was a hard-working man and always provided for his family.

In 1973, the family moved to Kelowna. Justin did mainly janitorial work in Kelowna, with the last ten years working at Kelowna General Hospital.

In 1990, Justin retired with a disability at the age of fifty-eight.

He enjoyed many hobbies and activities while he was able. His favorites were fishing, gardening and coin collecting. He had a great love for country music, especially Wilf Carter, and Western movies, John Wayne being his favorite.

Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC (250)762-2299.