Raymond O'Dell 'Ray' Milar, 90, of Pueblo, Colorado, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, at St. Mary Corwin Hospital in Pueblo, Colorado.

He was born September 23, 1934, in Magna, Utah to the late Thomas J. and Alice (Garn) Milar.

He married Margaret Thomas in 1958 and was the father of Mark (Ginny), Mary, Timothy (Geneva) and Jennifer (Paul) Keegan and grandfather of Joseph, Patrick, and Rhiannon (Jadon) and one great-granddaughter. His best friend, Galene Connell of Trinidad, CO shared a deep bond and was often by his side, they traveled together and cherished fond memories.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Garn Milar, sister Marylyn (Prisk) Milar and sister Carol Milar, and by a baby daughter, Colleen and in 2004, by his eldest son Mike. Most recently his beloved dog 'Kiddo' took her journey over the rainbow bridge. After graduating Magna UT's Cyprus High School, he then began serving with the US Army in January 1955 and graduated from the Army Medical Field Service School as a Dental Assistant that same year in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. His active-duty service ended in October 1957, with the rank of SP3, and was awarded a Good Conduct Medal for his service. He went on to serve in the Army Reserve until January 1963. After leaving the Army, he found his calling in Sales and could sell anything to anyone. His last "gig" was with Lowe's as a greeter, and he worked until he was 80 years old because he loved to be with people. He was a hardworking man as well as an artistic person who worked many mediums, most recently he was getting back into water coloring and sculpting. He was a gifted photographer and he passed that talent to his son, Mark.  He had a very progressive attitude early on and a profound respect for people of all nations and races. Ray held a special affection for the local mountains. A testament to his love for nature and serenity, these mountains brought him great contentment and peace; you may have seen him overlooking a beautiful vista, swimming in the ocean, or putting up a hammock for the day in the middle of a forest. He respected mother earth. He spent his last years retired in the alpine desert area of Pueblo and Colorado Springs where he enjoyed being tour director, taking visiting family to many of his favorite spots and then when he was no longer able to, he spent time speaking of his life which was filled with stories of great adventures.

Funeral arrangements are private and have been entrusted to Griffin Funeral Home.

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