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Raymond Joseph “Ray” Morfeld

12 Nov 1954 – 27 Apr 2018

Birth12 Nov 1954
Death27 Apr 2018
CemeteryDesert Lawn Memorial Park
Kennewick , Benton County , Washington , USA
Added byLarry Edgar Bunch on 04 Aug 2019
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189417431

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Published in the Tri-City Herald April 30, 2018 04:13 PM Raymond Joseph Morfeld, 63, of Kennewick, died April 27 in Kennewick. He was born in Kennewick and was a lifelong resident. He was a retired independent contractor. Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Tri-City Herald May 3, 2018 November 12, 1954-April 27, 2018 Loving husband, devoted father and grandpa, treasured brother and loyal friend arrived at his heavenly home on Friday, April 27, 2018. Ray was born to Joseph and Mildred Morfeld in Kennewick. The youngest of four children, he completed their family know as Joe, Milly and the 4 R’s. Ray was an entrepreneur at heart from the very beginning. He began helping his brothers and sisters deliver the Columbia Basin News, and then the Tri-City Herald, at the age of three. He had an excellent memory for people and places and told many stories about old downtown Kennewick, the business owners, and who were the most generous with food. Mr. Belair and the cook at Ford’s Fine Foods were at the top of the list. Ray grew up with a firm Christian foundation. He was baptized at the age of 15 in the Methodist church and again as an adult in The Living Room Community Church. He was a man of strong faith and conviction. He was not afraid to stand up for what he believed to be the truth, even if it was uncomfortable or unpopular. He was a strong leader and loved using the many talents he was blessed with to help others. Ray graduated from Kennewick High in 1973 and was a lifelong Lions fan. In school he participated in sports as a wrestler, sang in the Madhatters, played lead tenor sax in the Jazz Band under the direction of Don Paul, and had the opportunity to tour Europe with the award winning high school band. He also played guitar and could pound out a tune on the keyboards. Ray served in the Army from 1973 -1977, doing his time at Fort Lewis and in Korea. In 1978 he married Jackie and her two children, Myel and Steven, whom he raised. We all have favorite memories of camping at Lake Easton, eating dirt on the back of a motorcycle or “sitting round the no-fire” and singing along while Ray entertained us all. Ray had a passion for Jesus, his family, music, and Betsy, his 1955 Chevy. He was naturally resourceful and was the “go to” guy for most who knew him. After retiring from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 2001 where he won many awards for his resourcefulness and safety practices, Ray and brother Russ started a construction business, building several homes and office buildings in the community. Ray and Jackie enjoyed being grandparents, giving support to their grandson’s interests and activities. In particular, the last 10 years were devoted to their youngest grandson. Ray’s devotion and commitment to that challenge never wavered. Ray is survived by Jackie, children Myel Nundahl and Steven Schultz, siblings Robert and Russell Morfeld, Ruth Marie Callaway, and four grandsons; Steven Nundahl and wife Kaylea, Skyler Warnke, Brenton Nundahl and Aurther “Arty” Schultz. He held the loving title of “Uncle Ray” to his nieces and nephews, as well as many others that he mentored. He was preceded in death by his dear friend Randy Slape in 1974, and his parents in 1993. Music was at the core of Ray’s being. It played an important role in his relationships and everyday life. I will miss his humming and whistling while he worked. Heaven must be ringing with the sound. “I love you a bushel and a peck, baby.” Please join Ray’s family in a celebration of life with worship, music and good food, at The Living Room Church; Monday, May 7, 2018 at 6:00p.m.

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