Memories of Colin Joseph Ray

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Colin Joseph Ray

Ashland, OR

November 11, 1986 - October 5, 2022

Nov 11, 1986 - Oct 5, 2022

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Molly McNerney

Betsy Ray

Molly McNerney

I am so incredibly sorry to hear about the loss of Colin. He and I became friends shortly after he moved to Oregon. What first caught my interest in him as a friend was his love of the outdoors. Over the years we did several camping trips together and would just go out for drives to explore and find new places. He taught me so many things about food, wine, the outdoors, learning to live life to the fullest and to be honest with yourself. Colin became like family to me and I to him. He was such an intelligent man and would infuriate me when I would study all day memorizing things and, just for fun, he would look at it once and remember it. He also helped me with my diabetic dog and his insulin shots with no instruction. My dog passed out one morning and Colin stepped in and kept me calm and got my boy back to normal. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t do and his zest for life and learning things was beautiful. I’m going to miss our long conversations and his inspirational stories. As with so many people here, I could go on and on as he touched so many of our lives in unforgettable ways.

I can’t believe you’re gone Colin. You were my forever friend. I will never forget you.

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Chris Ray

Oh Molly, thank you so much for posting pics and your dear friendship with Colin. He told me you had been... Read more Oh Molly, thank you so much for posting pics and your dear friendship with Colin. He told me you had been a good friend since... Read more Oh Molly, thank you so much for posting pics and your... Read more

Dorothy Ntende

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Dorothy Ntende

We offer our condolences to your family. Collin will be forever missed. We offer our condolences to your family. Collin will be forever missed. We offer our condolences to your family. Collin will... Read more

Chris Ray

Thank you Dorothy. Love to you, and your family. Thank you Dorothy. Love to you, and your family. Thank you Dorothy. Love to you, and your family.

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Marjorie Ray

I'm so sorry for your loss of Colin. He was a kind, smart, thoughtful, funny, talented human being. Love you all! ~Marjorie

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Betsy Ray

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Chris Ray

Dearest Marjorie, Richard, and boys, thank you for your memories, and posting your great pics! I think of... Read more Dearest Marjorie, Richard, and boys, thank you for your memories, and posting your great pics! I think of you all often, and ... Read more Dearest Marjorie, Richard, and boys, thank you for... Read more

Marjorie Ray

Betsy Ray

Marjorie Ray

Betsy Ray

Marjorie Ray

Betsy Ray

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Chris Ray

I love this pic because precious Colin loved being outdoors. Love you all! I love this pic because precious Colin loved being outdoors. Love you all! I love this pic because precious Colin loved being ... Read more

Marjorie Ray

Colin with Chris and Betsy

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Betsy Ray

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Chris Ray

Colin's little, killer facial expressions could immobilize people. Colin's little, killer facial expressions could immobilize people. Colin's little, killer facial expressions could immobilize... Read more

RICHARD RAY

Betsy Ray

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RICHARD RAY

Colin

Where do angles go?
Do they fly around to and fro?
Ask Colin and he will surely know!

He left... Read more Colin

Where do angles go?
Do they fly around to and fro?
Ask Colin and he will surely know!

He left us wondering, what... Read more Colin

Where do angles go?
Do they fly around to... Read more

Gary Hatcher

Very well said, Uncle Rich. And what a special thing it was to be Colin' s Uncle, a title we share. He is,... Read more Very well said, Uncle Rich. And what a special thing it was to be Colin' s Uncle, a title we share. He is, and will forever be,... Read more Very well said, Uncle Rich. And what a special thing... Read more

RICHARD RAY

The Ray Family

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Betsy Ray

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RICHARD RAY

We Love You! We Love You! We Love You!

Mary Speight

Colin was a young person who participated in church meetings in our home. He brought vibrancy and joy to the times we shared with him. What we particularly enjoyed about Colin was the sweetness of the Lord coming to us through him. We treasure these eternal memories of him. Jim and Mary Speight

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Betsy Ray

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Chris Ray

Thank you Mary and Jim for loving and caring for Colin. He loved being with you all, and in your home meetings.... Read more Thank you Mary and Jim for loving and caring for Colin. He loved being with you all, and in your home meetings. He'd tell me about... Read more Thank you Mary and Jim for loving and caring for Colin.... Read more

Edward Knight

Adam Blackman

Betsy Ray

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Edward Knight

Colin had good taste, and never settled for less. Yes, he had an immense knowledge of fine wine, spirits ... Read more Colin had good taste, and never settled for less. Yes, he had an immense knowledge of fine wine, spirits and food.. and enjoyed... Read more Colin had good taste, and never settled for less. Yes,... Read more

Chris Ray

Oh Edward, thank you so much for your sharing your memories, and insights of Colin! Colin always enjoyable... Read more Oh Edward, thank you so much for your sharing your memories, and insights of Colin! Colin always enjoyable to be with. Love to... Read more Oh Edward, thank you so much for your sharing your ... Read more

Edward Knight

Adam Blackman

Betsy Ray

Edward Knight

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Suzanne Dowdie

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Betsy Ray

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Chris Ray

Suzanne, thank you for all of your rich, supportive letters. Suzanne, thank you for all of your rich, supportive letters. Suzanne, thank you for all of your rich, supportive... Read more

Nathanial Stuart

Phyllis Hunter

Adam Blackman

Betsy Ray

Nathanial Stuart

2019, Gold Hill, OR, USA

Hanging with Uncle

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Phyllis Hunter

Adam Blackman

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Nathanial Stuart

He was a dear friend and showed up for us in so many ways. You will be missed brother. He was a dear friend and showed up for us in so many ways. You will be missed brother. He was a dear friend and showed up for us in so many... Read more

Chris Ray

Nathaniel,
Thank you so much for your words! Colin spoke of you many times. He loved his friends and loved... Read more Nathaniel,
Thank you so much for your words! Colin spoke of you many times. He loved his friends and loved helping others. Colin... Read more Nathaniel,
Thank you so much for your words! Colin... Read more

Nathanial Stuart

Phyllis Hunter

Adam Blackman

Betsy Ray

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Nathanial Stuart

It is hard to know that such a bright soul left us all so early. We met in July 2015 swimming on the rogue... Read more It is hard to know that such a bright soul left us all so early. We met in July 2015 swimming on the rogue river and after some... Read more It is hard to know that such a bright soul left us ... Read more

Michelle Ellis

Dear Greg, Chris, Ryan and Betsy - I cannot begin to express how grieved I was to hear of Colin's passing. I remember babysitting the 3 precious Ray siblings over 35 years ago. I pray the Lord would meet your every need. I think of you all every day.

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Betsy Ray

Phyllis Hunter

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Chris Ray

Michelle, we love you and treasure your feeling and support. Yes, what a wonderful child and person Colin... Read more Michelle, we love you and treasure your feeling and support. Yes, what a wonderful child and person Colin is. Much love to you... Read more Michelle, we love you and treasure your feeling and... Read more

Chris Ray

Thank you for thinking of us and praying for us. We missing Colin so much. He such a wonderful person. So... Read more Thank you for thinking of us and praying for us. We missing Colin so much. He such a wonderful person. So happy he raised in church... Read more Thank you for thinking of us and praying for us. We... Read more

Tim Bukovich

Dear Ray family,

I am so sorry. It's hard to lose a loved one, and I can't even imagine what you're going through. It really was a shock to hear about Colin. There are a lot of memories of my brothers and him growing up together, and I'm thankful to have known him. My family misses him, and I know lots of others do, too. You have so many dear believers praying for you all and the Lord is with you. I pray that He would be comfort and peace to all of you. Colin is in the best place now, and beyond any troubles or trials.

My condolences - Tim Bukovich

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Betsy Ray

Phyllis Hunter

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Chris Ray

Oh Tim, thank you soo much. We appreciate your words so much. Colin really very precious. Love to you and... Read more Oh Tim, thank you soo much. We appreciate your words so much. Colin really very precious. Love to you and your family, Chris Ray... Read more Oh Tim, thank you soo much. We appreciate your words... Read more

Andrew Britt

2021, Oregon, USA

— with Andrew Britt, Ritika Pandey and Colin Ray

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Alex Stodolnik

Betsy Ray

Phyllis Hunter

Adam Blackman

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Andrew Britt

It’s hard to find the words to describe how I feel right now thinking about the many years I’ve known my ... Read more It’s hard to find the words to describe how I feel right now thinking about the many years I’ve known my close friend and little... Read more It’s hard to find the words to describe how I feel ... Read more

Chris Ray

Oh Andrew, yes, its a struggle missing Colin so much. Such a positive, pleasant, fun, gentle, loving, creative,... Read more Oh Andrew, yes, its a struggle missing Colin so much. Such a positive, pleasant, fun, gentle, loving, creative, always thinking... Read more Oh Andrew, yes, its a struggle missing Colin so much.... Read more

Adam Blackman

Ashland, OR, USA

Buds forever

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Bari Hartley

Betsy Ray

Phyllis Hunter

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Adam Blackman

I met Colin on the day that I moved to Ashland…. He showed up with our mutual friends Nathaniel and Wisteria.... Read more I met Colin on the day that I moved to Ashland…. He showed up with our mutual friends Nathaniel and Wisteria. He said “What’s... Read more I met Colin on the day that I moved to Ashland…. He... Read more

Chris Ray

Oh Adam! How dear!!! You're right! He so inquisitive, and happy, especially with friends. Oh Adam! How dear!!! You're right! He so inquisitive, and happy, especially with friends. Oh Adam! How dear!!! You're right! He so inquisitive,... Read more

Adam Blackman

Ashland, OR, USA

Another day at the forge

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Bari Hartley

Phyllis Hunter

Joseph Lesh

I am absolutely devastated to hear this. Colin was one of my closest and dearest friends. We worked together for 2 years at the Jacksonville inn and became friends for life.We would regularly talk on the phone, to encourage and pray for one another. One of our favorite things to do was to sing hymns when life’s challenges felt insurmountable. His favorite Hymn was “There’s a race for us to run—Hallelujah” and we would sing it every-time we talked. He would take me up into the mountains to look at God’s creation every time I would come to town and to help me see that life’s trials were never too big for the God that created such a masterpiece. I have tears coming down my face as I write this, because of the sorrow that fills my soul, as I have been robbed of a pillar and dear friend in my life. I rejoice however that Colin is at the feet of Jesus and I look forward to the day we can sing praises to God alongside each other once more.

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Adam Blackman

Phyllis Hunter

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Chris Ray

Oh Joseph, thank you for sharing all of this!!! Colin loved others so much, and had a long history of turning... Read more Oh Joseph, thank you for sharing all of this!!! Colin loved others so much, and had a long history of turning to the Lord, especially... Read more Oh Joseph, thank you for sharing all of this!!! Colin... Read more