Laverne Pauline Ulbrich Raish was born to Lula Buss Ulbrich and Jack Earnest Ulbrich on June 16, 1921 in Hondo, Texas.
While at John Sealy College of Nursing in Galveston, she met the love of her life, Dr. Paul Raish, a dental intern. They married on July 5, 1941. An amazing prayer warrior, she loved Jesus, her family, friends and country. She was passionately active in Eagle Forum, Granny Globetrotters basketball and First Baptist Church Dallas up into her 90s. Awarded Volunteer of the Year for the Texas Republican party at age 78, she was a generous giver of self and possessions.
Survived by daughters Karen & Terry Ward, Sandy & George Christian, Bobbi & Steve Campbell and Debbie & Pat Muro; 12 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and by grandson, Christopher Brock Ward. We praise Jesus for giving you to us. Sadly, we give you back into the loving arms of the Savior Jesus Christ.
Visitation will begin at 2pm, Funeral Service at 3pm both at Restland Abbey Chapel, and graveside to follow on Sat, Sept 21. Memorial gifts may be sent to Dallas Eagle Forum.