Elieen Ray of Otsego, Michigan, died
Monday, May 7, 2007
in
Kalamazoo
. Mrs. Ray was born
April 25, 1921
, in
Detroit
to Harvey and Rose (LaDuke) Goolsby. Elieen was a 1939 graduate of
Kalamazoo
Central
High School
. On
June 29, 1940
in
Indiana
she married Ritchey Ray who survives. They were owner/operators of “The Hut” Drive-in in Otsego. Elieen also worked at Parker Hannifin retiring in 1980. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and devoted her life to taking care of her family; she also enjoyed bingo and flower gardening. In addition to her husband also surviving are a son, Ron (Jane) Ray of Texas and a daughter, Diane (William) Cole of Otsego; 17 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild; 3 sisters-in-law, Marian Ray, Sheila Beagle and Leona McLaughlin; many nieces and nephews. Elieen was preceded in death by her parents; a son Ritchey; and a daughter Deane.
In keeping with her wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held from
1
to
3 P.M.
Saturday at the Otsego V.F.W. Post 3030. Contributions in memory of Elieen may be made to the Elks Major Project or the Ladies Auxiliary Post #3030.
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