Raymond Harold Cosby

Raymond H. Cosby passed away at the Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction, Colorado on June 3, 2012. He was 82.

Born to George and Gertrude Cosby on September 27, 1929, Ray spent his childhood in the farmlands of Missouri and Illinois. Later, after moving to Iowa, Ray met the love of his life, Donna Wilkins. They married in 1950.

From 1952 to 1960 Ray served in the U.S. Army’s 1st Cavalry Regiment as a Medic. Upon leaving the service, Ray became a skilled electrician. Although Ray’s devotion was to his family, he also dedicated time to several organizations throughout his life including the Masonic Lodge, Moose Lodge, the VFW, CAP, REACT, and enjoyed being an avid amateur radio operator.

Ray savored his many friendships and knew someone wherever he went. He enjoyed going out to eat and teaching his grandkids how to play poker. The fact that all 19 of his immediate family members stayed and visited with him in his final days is a testament to the true love and loyalty he engendered within them all. He was an outstanding man and will be greatly missed.

Raymond is survived by his wife Donna of Grand Junction; two sons, Rick (Virginia) and Michael (Paige) Cosby, both of Grand Junction; one brother, Don Cosby of Richmond, VA; and sister, Carleta Smith of Kansas City, MO; seven grandchildren: Patrick, Lucas (Candis), Jesse (Shana), Rebecca (Sean), Quentin, Parker, and Sterling; and great-grandchildren Noah, Jackson, Shanel, and Malaky.

The family invites all who knew Ray to a celebration of his life to be held on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 2PM at Martin Mortuary; 550 North Avenue, 81501. Condolences may be left at MartinMortuary.com.

Memorial Contributions can be made to any of these following organization:

Grand Junction Masonic Lodge #173 AF&AM

2400 Consistory Ct.

Grand Junction, Colorado 81501

Telephone 970-210-4733

Moose Lodge #270

567 25 ½ Road

Grand Junction, CO 81505

Phone: (970) 242-4754

VFW

503 1/2 Florence Rd

Grand Junction, CO 81504

(970) 257-7745

WCARC

2695 Patterson Rd

#2 Box 118

Grand Junction, CO 81506

Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado

3090 N 12th st. #B

Grand Junction, CO 81506

The American Legion

2884 North Avenue

Grand Junction, CO 81501-5022

(970) 243-0629