Ray Clinton Archibald, passed away Dec. 29, 2011 in Mesa, AZ at the age of 86. Son of W. Howard and Enolia (Young) Archibald he was born Jan. 21, 1925 in Almena, KS. He attended schools in Almena and Colorado Springs, CO and was in the Merchant Marines on the supply ship Arizone during WWII. He married his first wife Mary Grace Corradino on Jan. 22, 1943 and they had a son Ronald Lee Archibald who survives him. Ray married Annie Laurie McCaffer in June of 1952 in Colorado Springs, CO and later moved to Norton, KS. They moved to Tempe, AZ in 1963. Ray worked in the Air Conditioning and Heating Dept. of Arizona State University until his retirement in 1987. Survivors include his wife Annie of Mesa, AZ his son Ronald of Colorado Springs, CO; many nieces and nephews; sister-in-law Mary Lue Archibald of Norton, KS, other relatives and many friends. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Don and an infant sister. Funeral arrangements are pending. www.mariposagardens.com
