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Memorial for Ronald Charles Gray
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Born in Bellingham, Washington on Oct. 24, 1942
Departed on May 16, 2013 and resided in Everson, WA.
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
1:00 pm
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Nooksack Cemetery
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Please click on the links above for locations, times, maps, and directions.
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Ronald Charles Gray, age 70 passed away peacefully next to his wife and best friend of 34 years in Everson, WA on May 16, 2013. He was born October 24, 1942 in Bellingham, WA to Charles and Laura (Bull) Gray. Ron served our county in the U.S. Army and was a great patriot. He worked and supported his family as a carpet installer for over 40 years and was very proud of his work. Ron enjoyed Golfing, fishing, reading, traveling, music (Johnny Cash), taking afternoon naps and sports. He never missed a game and enjoyed supporting his four boys in any sports they chose (Go Black and Gold and Purple and White) and in later years was very supportive (#1 fan) of his grandchildren and loved to watch them all play the sports they loved. Ron was friendly and kind to others and his greatest joy was being a husband, father and grandpa. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Ralph Gray, close sister Betty Parsons, father-in-law Ernest Giustetti and mother-in-law Anita (Loene) Giustetti Bailey. He is survived by his wife, Diana, Brother Robert Gray (wife Marguerite), Sister Marian Eaton (husband Al), brother-in-law Randy Giustetti, son Marty Gray (fiancé Laney), son Randy Gray (wife Jennifer), son Guy Bird (wife Andrea) and son Clayton Bird (fiancé Kristina). Ron has 10 grandchildren, Lisa Hollenbeck, Zack Gray, Robby Gray, Madeline Gray, Jennasea Gray, Kelley Gray, Bryceton Bird, Kai Bird, Allie Bird and Aubree Bird. He also has 6 bonus grandchildren and one great-grandson, Kody and many nieces and nephews. Of these many nieces and nephews Ron had a great love and fondness for his niece Wanda Burkett, her husband and their three daughters. A burial service will be held on Wednesday May 22, 2013 at Nooksack cemetery at 1:00 pm, following the burial service there will be a "celebration of life" at Guy and Andrea Bird's home, 301 Jackson Street, Nooksack, WA. The Gray and Bird families would like to extend a special thanks to Hospice of Whatcom County and especially to Tarah, Cheryl and Sheila. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Whatcom Hospice Foundation, 2901 Squalicum Pkwy., Bellingham, WA 98225
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