| Raymond H. Keil |
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| Raymond H. Keil was born in Jamestown, MO on July 13, 1913, where early years were spent on his father's farm. The Great Depression caused his father Charles to lose the farm, relocate to Tacoma, WA and seek employment as a carpenter. In the 1930's Raymond served in the Civilian Conservation Corps and helped with many of the improvements in Mt. Rainier National Park. Before World War II, he managed one the Washington State Liquor Stores in Tacoma and married Kathleen E. Hill in 1940. Before his enlistment in the United States Marine Corps, they had one son, John. During the war years, he became a Marine Corporal while serving in the South Pacific. After the war, another son, Paul, was born while Ray sold carpeting and furniture at Schoenfield's in Tacoma. The family moved to Southern California in 1948 and Ray continued his career in retailing. Another son, Gregory, was born in 1958 when the family resided in San Bernardino. In 1965, Ray and Kathleen divorced and Ray remarried and moved back to Washington State. He was employed by Reinell Boats until his retirement in 1979. He then settled in Snohomish with his third wife Jeanette. While a resident of Snohomish, he became an avid wood carver and taught carving at the Snohomish Senior Center. As a member of the Quilceda Carvers, he won many awards in both local and state competitions. He was an active member of Everett's Bethany Christian Assembly. In 2000, he relocated to Everett to assisted living and nursing homes. |
| His passing on March 25, 2003 was at Stevens Hospital. |
| He is survived by three sons; three daughters-in-law; one stepson; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. |
| Visitation will be held Friday, April 18, 2003 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Purdy & Walters with Cassidy Funeral Home in Everett. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2003 at the G.A.R. Cemetery in Snohomish. |
| Apr 15, 2003 Everett Herald |