Raymond Floyd Laird, passed away on October 16, 2013. Raymond was born in Portland, Oregon on December 21, 1918 to Floyd and Mabel Laird. Raymond grew up in Madras and Redmond, Oregon. When Raymond finished high school, he went to work. He met his wife, Ruth Sherwin, while working for Smith Auto Parts. They were married on June 10, 1961 in Portland, Oregon.
Raymond is survived by wife Ruth of Portland, Oregon, sons Raymond Jr.(Barbara) of Tualitin, Oregon, Dale (Angela) of West Linn, Oregon, Trayce (Kim) of Vancouver, Washington, daughters, Tiffaney of Hillsboro, Oregon, Tamara (Chris) of Henderson Nevada, sister, Betty Osborne, Kennewick Washington, grandchildren, John, Jim, Alexandra, Brooklyn, Nathan, Megan, Victoria, Olivia and great-grandchild, Max.
In leiu of flowers, the family would like donations made to:
Red Cross
Oregon Trail Chapter
3131 N. Vancouver Avenue
Portland, OR 97227
