Raymond C. Brown's Obituary
Ray Brown passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 12th, 2010. Ray was born in Yakima, WA, and has lived in Milton, WA for the past 43 years. Ray also served for 4 years in the US Navy. During his active duty, he received multiple awards and accolades recognizing him for his service during his military career. Ray spent his life working and providing for his family, in Alaska for Crowley Maritime as Operations Manager, Sunnen Crane Service and Bowhead Transportation, finally retiring to his longtime love affair with Harley Davidson motorcycles. This hobby turned into a longtime hobby and business that spanned well over 35 years. Ray has built an extensive reputation, and is well known for his bike building skills and the quality of motorcycles he created. They were often dubbed a "Ray Brown" special, and people were known to have waited in line for one of his creations.
Ray is preceded in death by his son Chuck Brown, survived by his wife of 52 years Linda, daughters, Leean Johnson (Robert), Carrie Mabry (Mike), Lorra Shrader (Joe), 10 grandchildren, Jeff, Justin, (Christina), Jenna Johnson, Christopher, Stephen Mabry, Kayla, Chelsea, Samantha Shrader, Jessica Brown, 2 great grandchildren, Skyler, Noah, sister Barbara Clough and brother Doug Brown, both of Washington State and many many friends.
Graveside services will be held, on Saturday, April 17th, 2010, at 1:30 PM. The location is Mountain View Memorial Park, 4100 Steilacoom Boulevard SW, Lakewood, WA. Reception will follow in the Willow Room. Please sign the on-line guest book at www.mountainviewtacoma.com .
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