May 10, 1931 - July 24, 2005
RAYMOND ELWOOD CHOAT passed away peacefully at sunrise Sunday July 24, 2005 with his family by his side.
Raymond began the adventure that was his life on May 10, 1931 in Weatherford, Oklahoma born the son of William and Ada (Hays) Choat. He grew up in California and attended school in Bakersfield before joining the Air Force.
In 1948 he was swept off his feet by the love of his life Delores Jeanette Jackson when she tried to sell him a Paper Poppy while working with the DVA. Ray responded that he would buy a poppy if she would go out with him and…….. she did. They married in a romantic elopement to Mexico on Dec. 17, 1949. They followed with a second marriage with their families on Jan. 1950. They enjoyed 53 unforgettable years of marriage. Their motto was "We're just traveling through time making memories". Ray and Delores began their families with Jenny Ray, followed by Sherry Ray, Raymond Jr. and Lowell. Ray's Biggest Passion was his family. He loved family gatherings, new grandchildren and great grandchildren, anything BBQ'd and paddle wheeling or fishing in one of his ponds. Ray had a very infectious personality and could hold the attention of a room with "mostly true" suspenseful tales of places he had been, the amazing people he had met along the way and the occasional humorous "pickle" he had gotten himself into. It was not hard to be infected with his enthusiasm for life; always ready with an encouraging word and "teddy bear" hug.
Military service provided Ray and Delores and their children a lifetime of adventures and travels including tours allover the world. Ray was a part of the thermo-nuclear division of the Air Force where most of his life work was exciting but top secret. He was proud to have served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He retired in 1973 as Chief Master Sergeant after 30 years of honorable service.
Anyone who knew Ray was familiar with his generous heart and creative mind. Raymond was a very talented gardener and will always be remembered for his amazing abundance of "Ray's Best" tomatoes. He also loved to fix, repair, build and tinker. There wasn't much that he could not fix.
Raymond is survived by his four children, Jenny Chorlton of Lebanon, Sherry Adams of Portland, Raymond Choat, Jr. and Lowell Choat both of Kenai, AK, nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, sister, Alice Dupsyk, brothers, Roy, William and John Choat.
Viewing will be held on Wednesday July 27 from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Huston-Jost Funeral Home.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Raymond's life will be held at the Huston-Jost Funeral Home on Thursday July 28 2:00 P.M. at the Huston-Jost Funeral Home. A graveside service with full military honors will be at the Lebanon I.O.O.F. Cemetery. A Reception will follow at Fleming Hall (644 Main St. Lebanon). Anyone who knew Ray is welcome to attend.
RAYMOND ELWOOD CHOAT passed away peacefully at sunrise Sunday July 24, 2005 with his family by his side.
Raymond began the adventure that was his life on May 10, 1931 in Weatherford, Oklahoma born the son of William and Ada (Hays) Choat. He grew up in California and attended school in Bakersfield before joining the Air Force.
In 1948 he was swept off his feet by the love of his life Delores Jeanette Jackson when she tried to sell him a Paper Poppy while working with the DVA. Ray responded that he would buy a poppy if she would go out with him and…….. she did. They married in a romantic elopement to Mexico on Dec. 17, 1949. They followed with a second marriage with their families on Jan. 1950. They enjoyed 53 unforgettable years of marriage. Their motto was "We're just traveling through time making memories". Ray and Delores began their families with Jenny Ray, followed by Sherry Ray, Raymond Jr. and Lowell. Ray's Biggest Passion was his family. He loved family gatherings, new grandchildren and great grandchildren, anything BBQ'd and paddle wheeling or fishing in one of his ponds. Ray had a very infectious personality and could hold the attention of a room with "mostly true" suspenseful tales of places he had been, the amazing people he had met along the way and the occasional humorous "pickle" he had gotten himself into. It was not hard to be infected with his enthusiasm for life; always ready with an encouraging word and "teddy bear" hug.
Military service provided Ray and Delores and their children a lifetime of adventures and travels including tours allover the world. Ray was a part of the thermo-nuclear division of the Air Force where most of his life work was exciting but top secret. He was proud to have served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He retired in 1973 as Chief Master Sergeant after 30 years of honorable service.
Anyone who knew Ray was familiar with his generous heart and creative mind. Raymond was a very talented gardener and will always be remembered for his amazing abundance of "Ray's Best" tomatoes. He also loved to fix, repair, build and tinker. There wasn't much that he could not fix.
Raymond is survived by his four children, Jenny Chorlton of Lebanon, Sherry Adams of Portland, Raymond Choat, Jr. and Lowell Choat both of Kenai, AK, nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, sister, Alice Dupsyk, brothers, Roy, William and John Choat.
Viewing will be held on Wednesday July 27 from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Huston-Jost Funeral Home.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Raymond's life will be held at the Huston-Jost Funeral Home on Thursday July 28 2:00 P.M. at the Huston-Jost Funeral Home. A graveside service with full military honors will be at the Lebanon I.O.O.F. Cemetery. A Reception will follow at Fleming Hall (644 Main St. Lebanon). Anyone who knew Ray is welcome to attend.
May 10, 1931 - July 24, 2005
RAYMOND ELWOOD CHOAT passed away peacefully at sunrise Sunday July 24, 2005 with his family by his side.
Raymond began the adventure that was his life on May 10, 1931 in Weatherford, Oklahoma born the son of William and Ada (Hays) Choat. He grew up in California and attended school in Bakersfield before joining the Air Force.
In 1948 he was swept off his feet by the love of his life Delores Jeanette Jackson when she tried to sell him a Paper Poppy while working with the DVA. Ray responded that he would buy a poppy if she would go out with him and…….. she did. They married in a romantic elopement to Mexico on Dec. 17, 1949. They followed with a second marriage with their families on Jan. 1950. They enjoyed 53 unforgettable years of marriage. Their motto was "We're just traveling through time making memories". Ray and Delores began their families with Jenny Ray, followed by Sherry Ray, Raymond Jr. and Lowell. Ray's Biggest Passion was his family. He loved family gatherings, new grandchildren and great grandchildren, anything BBQ'd and paddle wheeling or fishing in one of his ponds. Ray had a very infectious personality and could hold the attention of a room with "mostly true" suspenseful tales of places he had been, the amazing people he had met along the way and the occasional humorous "pickle" he had gotten himself into. It was not hard to be infected with his enthusiasm for life; always ready with an encouraging word and "teddy bear" hug.
Military service provided Ray and Delores and their children a lifetime of adventures and travels including tours allover the world. Ray was a part of the thermo-nuclear division of the Air Force where most of his life work was exciting but top secret. He was proud to have served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He retired in 1973 as Chief Master Sergeant after 30 years of honorable service.
Anyone who knew Ray was familiar with his generous heart and creative mind. Raymond was a very talented gardener and will always be remembered for his amazing abundance of "Ray's Best" tomatoes. He also loved to fix, repair, build and tinker. There wasn't much that he could not fix.
Raymond is survived by his four children, Jenny Chorlton of Lebanon, Sherry Adams of Portland, Raymond Choat, Jr. and Lowell Choat both of Kenai, AK, nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, sister, Alice Dupsyk, brothers, Roy, William and John Choat.
Viewing will be held on Wednesday July 27 from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Huston-Jost Funeral Home.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Raymond's life will be held at the Huston-Jost Funeral Home on Thursday July 28 2:00 P.M. at the Huston-Jost Funeral Home. A graveside service with full military honors will be at the Lebanon I.O.O.F. Cemetery. A Reception will follow at Fleming Hall (644 Main St. Lebanon). Anyone who knew Ray is welcome to attend.
RAYMOND ELWOOD CHOAT passed away peacefully at sunrise Sunday July 24, 2005 with his family by his side.
Raymond began the adventure that was his life on May 10, 1931 in Weatherford, Oklahoma born the son of William and Ada (Hays) Choat. He grew up in California and attended school in Bakersfield before joining the Air Force.
In 1948 he was swept off his feet by the love of his life Delores Jeanette Jackson when she tried to sell him a Paper Poppy while working with the DVA. Ray responded that he would buy a poppy if she would go out with him and…….. she did. They married in a romantic elopement to Mexico on Dec. 17, 1949. They followed with a second marriage with their families on Jan. 1950. They enjoyed 53 unforgettable years of marriage. Their motto was "We're just traveling through time making memories". Ray and Delores began their families with Jenny Ray, followed by Sherry Ray, Raymond Jr. and Lowell. Ray's Biggest Passion was his family. He loved family gatherings, new grandchildren and great grandchildren, anything BBQ'd and paddle wheeling or fishing in one of his ponds. Ray had a very infectious personality and could hold the attention of a room with "mostly true" suspenseful tales of places he had been, the amazing people he had met along the way and the occasional humorous "pickle" he had gotten himself into. It was not hard to be infected with his enthusiasm for life; always ready with an encouraging word and "teddy bear" hug.
Military service provided Ray and Delores and their children a lifetime of adventures and travels including tours allover the world. Ray was a part of the thermo-nuclear division of the Air Force where most of his life work was exciting but top secret. He was proud to have served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He retired in 1973 as Chief Master Sergeant after 30 years of honorable service.
Anyone who knew Ray was familiar with his generous heart and creative mind. Raymond was a very talented gardener and will always be remembered for his amazing abundance of "Ray's Best" tomatoes. He also loved to fix, repair, build and tinker. There wasn't much that he could not fix.
Raymond is survived by his four children, Jenny Chorlton of Lebanon, Sherry Adams of Portland, Raymond Choat, Jr. and Lowell Choat both of Kenai, AK, nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, sister, Alice Dupsyk, brothers, Roy, William and John Choat.
Viewing will be held on Wednesday July 27 from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Huston-Jost Funeral Home.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Raymond's life will be held at the Huston-Jost Funeral Home on Thursday July 28 2:00 P.M. at the Huston-Jost Funeral Home. A graveside service with full military honors will be at the Lebanon I.O.O.F. Cemetery. A Reception will follow at Fleming Hall (644 Main St. Lebanon). Anyone who knew Ray is welcome to attend.
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