Ray was born in Forward, Saskatchewan on August 14, 1931. His family moved to Kelowna when he was just a young boy. Ray worked as a diamond driller, welder and sheet metal mechanic until retirement.
Raymond was the 2nd of 6 children born to Herman and Jeanette Schmidt, both predeceased.
Ray leaves behind his sisters Rosella (Bud -predeceased), Shirley (Dennis -predeceased), Sharon (Gary) he was predeceased by his sister Bernadette (Allan), predeceased by his brother Mervin (Rosa -predeceased).
Ray was a loving husband to Margaret who predeceased him in 1988. He was a loving father to sons Dale (Sherrie), Dean (Mary) and a devoted Grandfather to Kyle and Kelsey.
He also leaves to mourn his wife Betty and her children, George (Mary), Fred (Holly), Sarah (Darin), Liz (Stewart), Peter (Tara) as well as 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandson.
Ray loved camping, fishing and playing guitar around the camp fire, in his early years he was an avid bowler. In more recent years he loved spending time with his family and he enjoyed many an evening playing Bingo with Betty at Chances, they were familiar faces there.
The family would like to thank his physician Dr. Morham as well as all the medical staff that assisted him at KGH and Central Okanagan Hospice House in his final hours.
Ray will be sadly missed by all. As per his request there will be no service.
Condolences maybe forwarded to the family by visiting www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com
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