Ray was born on December 3rd, 1932 to Gilbert and Daisy Noyd in Jamestown , New York. He moved to Cheektowaga, New York in 1948 with his family. Ray served in the US Army from 1952-1954. On August 7th, 1953 he married Ellen Reise at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. While in the Army, he earned the National Defense Service Medal and a Good Conduct Medal.
Ray bought his first business, French Donut shop in 1960, Akron Bakery in 1965, and Dizzy D’s Donut shop in 1967.
In 1972 Ray moved his family to Montana for more of an outdoor life, purchasing the Western Star Motel and in 1978 A & K Lanes.
In 2007 they moved to Sultan Washington, living there for 2 years, returning to Conrad Montana in 2009.
He returned to Washington state in 2011 until the time of his death.
Ray was very involved in the community, and was a member of the Masons, Kiwanis club and served two terms on the Choteau City County from 1991 – 1999.
Ray was the happiest when he was outdoors, hunting, fishing or playing cards.
Ray is survived by his Brother, Gerry (Lorri) Noyd, Aunt, Mabel Hall, Missoula, MT, four children, Daughters, Debbie (Jeff) Manas, Snohomish, WA, Laurie (Fred) Morris, Conrad, MT, Erica Lill of Seattle, Son, John (Terry) Noyd, Bozeman, MT. Nephew, Martin Noyd, Missoula, MT, Nieces: Michelle Noyd of North Pole, AK and Colleen (Corey) Faust, Bremerton, WA. He also survived by 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at the Conrad Moose Hall on March 21st 2020at 1:00, with private family service at the Choteau cemetery with military honors beforehand.
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