Clausen, Ray Age 80, Sacramento, Feb. 26, 2010. Born Aug. 11, 1929 in Sacramento. Avid Boy Scout in his youth, graduated Sacramento H.S. ('47), U.C. Davis ('51), founding member of Theta Xi at Davis, served as Sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, 50-year member of Washington Lodge #20 F.&A.M., lifelong fan of baseball, bowling (Wed. Seniors) and Dixieland jazz. Ray helped so many as a blood donor throughout his life. Survived by children Lisa Fitzgerald (Pat), Eric (Krista); grandchildren Ryan, Sydney, Riley, Caden; and loving family Margaret, Ruby, Roger, Judy, Wes, Cheryl. Predeceased by parents James, Lillian; siblings Virginia, James; and father-in-law Cecil. Public memorial service on Friday, Mar. 5 at 10:00 a.m. at East Lawn Memorial Park, 43rd St. & Folsom Blvd. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to American Stroke Association . Always quick to make a friend, crack a joke, or share a smile, he will always be loved and missed. Published in the The Sacramento Bee on March 2, 2010