Carl Raymond Nygren

It was his mother's intention to name him Raymond Carl keeping with the Swedish patronymic tradition (where a son's surname means "son of" the father's first name) but erred on the birth certificate, naming him Carl Raymond instead. Names and formalities never mattered that much to him though-he was simply Ray, and that was how everyone knew and loved him.

He was proud of his nearly 40 year career at Boeing, where his dedication and curiosity carried him from a template maker in Shop 703 to a Technical Fellowship as a Grade 20 Senior Engineer. Achieving this without a college degree was a testament to his perseverance, intelligence, and quiet determination.

When he wasn't scanning box scores for fantasy baseball, working the daily crossword, puzzles or playing cards, he was researching his history online. Ray's love of family reached far beyond the walls of his own home. He had a deep respect for where he came from and poured countless hours into researching his family's heritage. This work was never just about names or dates—it was about people. Ray delighted in discovering relatives and warmly welcoming them into the family circle.

Ray's true legacy lives in the family he loved so fiercely, the connections he nurtured, and the sense of belonging he created wherever he went. He leaves behind not just a family tree, but a family bound together by care, curiosity, and love legacy that will endure for generations.

He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years Beth, his three children, Laurie (Hope), Bonnie Rae (Kelly) and Mark (Wendy), his two grandchildren, Natalie (Tucker) and Blake (Ruby Joy) his sister Carole Langenbach (Bob), brother in law Lucky Baldwin and many family and friends.

There will be a Celebration of Life in the spring of 2026.