Mr. Raymond Howard Nelson

February 16, 1927 to March 21, 2010.

Raymond was born in Shell Lake Saskatchewan to Louis and Nellie Nelson. He was the fifth of nine children - Lawrence, Lloyd, Roy, Les, Ray, Vernon, Clarence, Laura and Norma.

Ray worked for Evans Products making wood separations for batteries, but the company closed down as a sign of the times, with everything changing to plastic. His next job was for Fraser Farms Dairy as a milk grader. Ray had various jobs with the Township of Richmond until he became a Public Works Superintendent for Water Works. He retired in 1985 after 30 years of service.

Ray met his true love in 1948, and married Anne on October 29, 1949. They were blessed with two boys – Arnold Raymond Nelson and Chris Louis Nelson.

Mounted on a mighty angel, he flew, soaring on the wings of the wind. Psalm 18:10

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NELSON, Raymond Howard February 16, 1927 to March 21, 2010 Raymond passed away peacefully with family by his side at the age of 83. Pre-deceased by sons Arnold and Chris, Ray is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Anne; his grandchildren Darren (Susan) and Cari (John); his daughters-in-law Heidi, Diane and Juanita; brothers Roy, Les, and Vernon; sisters Laura and Norma; many nieces and nephews, and family friends. The family would like to thank the staff at Brookside Lodge in Langley for the care given and compassion shown for both Ray and Anne over the past five months. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 on Friday, March 26 at Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church located at 20097 - 72 Avenue in Langley. Burial to follow at Valley View Memorial Gardens located at 14644 - 72 Avenue in Surrey at 1:00. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Alzheimer Society of Canada would be sincerely appreciated.

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Arrangements under the direction of Henderson's Langley Funeral Home, Langley, BC.