Barbara L. Ray's Obituary
Mrs. Barbara Lee Ray, age 62, died unexpectedly Tuesday, October 24, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born July 6, 1944 in Muskegon to Michael and Elizabeth (Huth) Charencky and was a life resident. Mrs. Ray volunteered for the American Cancer Society “Reach to Recovery” Program. On July 11, 1963, she married Albert “Doug” Ray in Muskegon and he survives her along with a daughter, Lori (Steve) Willea of Muskegon; 2 grandchildren, Brandon and Brittany; brother, John Charencky of Muskegon; brother-in-law, Dennis O’Brien of Muskegon; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Michael Ray in 1989; brother, Robert Charencky; and sister, Betty O’Brien. SERVICES will be 11:00 AM Wednesday at
The Sytsema Chapel
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
737 Apple Ave.
(231) 726-5210
with Rev. John H. Brown officiating. VISITATION will be one hour prior to the service Wednesday morning. Burial will be in Sunrise Memorial Gardens. MEMORIALS to the American Cancer Society “Reach to Recovery” Program (12723 N. Bellwood, Suite 20, Holland, MI 49424) will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com
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