I had the distinct pleasure of working for Ray for 12 years.  He was a giant among men and I am a better person for having known him.  No one was more honest and genuine. He will truly be missed.

What an honor and a pleasure it was to work for Ray Duncan!  He was a great mentor and friend, with a wonderful sense of humor. And so incredibly quick and insightful.  We will miss him.  We extend our condolences and prayers to Sally and the entire Duncan family.

Ray challenged us to be our best, to find a way to accomplish those things that often seemed undoable.  Above all he showed us time and again by example.  I think if there is any possible consolation during this sad time, it is knowing how Ray would have wanted us to carry ourselves forward.  My sincerest sympathies to all of the family.

Kind Regards,
John Bettridge

October 14, 2015


Ray was a unique individualist, one of a kind, who went through life setting goals and then proceeding to achieve them. He had widespread interests, but unlike most he shared his life with others. He was the best boss I ever had and one of my friends. Were it not for Ray, and his steady example, in victory and defeat, I would not have had the stomach for oil and gas exploration. One of my regrets is that I never shared this thought with him. We extend our sympathy to the entire family and to all of those who worked with him and for him. We were in the Marine Corps together, having been commissioned with him the same day, September 20, 1952 at Camp Upshur west of Quantico in the Virginia hills. His was a life well lived.

Semper Fi

Vi at Highlands Ranch.

Our thoughts and prayers to the Duncan family.  Ray embodied the American spirit - a true maverick and a real entrepreneur.  He left the world a better place.  

Patterson

Ray Duncan's contribution to the retriever game was well trained, competitive retrievers and judging the Arkansas Valley Retriever Club licensed field trial August 1981 and May 1984. Notable retrievers, among several Ray owned, were FC-AFC Volwoods Lucy, FC-AFC Poco Negro Diablo and FC Castlebay's Slew Man Two.  Semper Fi and God Speed, Ray.

W. D. Connor

My sincere condolences to the bereaved family at this most difficult time. May the God of all comfort provide you with whatever is needed so you can cope with your great loss. Psalms 83:18.

I was so privileged to have worked with Ray since April, 1980 as a geophysicist at Duncan Oil. I was always impressed with his decisions which led to finding oil and selling many prospects. He understood maps better than most and always asked the best questions. He was the best boss I ever had, and I will always miss him.

To the Family: May the God of all comfort grant you peace during these difficult times. Ps.83:18.

This extremely generous classmate to Our Lady's University and his family will be remembered in our prayers.  RIP.

RTD.  A true legend and extraordinary person.  The generosity of Ray and Sally and all the Duncan family, to share their blessings to make our world that much better and enjoyable, will live on and always be remembered.    We hope the many prayers and well wishes will comfort his family, friends and employees.  We mourn your loss and raise our glass with your remarkable wine, out on the range, on a boat, or enjoying a good steak, or while watching the Broncos game or up on the ski slopes...
With  love ❤ The Hards Family



I will miss Ray and his smile and his graciousness.  He was a special man in my life.

Jerry Middleton
Barber to "A" Star

I will miss Ray's smile and his graciousness.  He was a very special many in my life.

OBITUARY

Raymond Twomey Duncan

October 23, 1930 – October 9, 2015

Olinger Chapel Hill Mortuary & Cemetery

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