CWO4 US NAVY
Raymond Spykerman, 101, of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2012 with family at his side. Preceding him in passing are his children Mary Lynn Parker and Dennis Gale Spykerman. Ray was born near Falmouth, Michigan, April 20, 1910, son of Hendrik and Wilhemina Spijkerman of the Netherlands. He was the youngest of eleven children and ended his formal education when he graduated from eighth grade in 1923. In 1941, Ray married Mary Banks of Milford, Utah and together they had four children, Mary Lynn, Bryan Ray, Dennis Gale, and Ellen Jean. Ray and Mary had 62 loving years of marriage until Mary's death at age 90.
Ray served 31 years in the U.S. Navy, rising to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4 as a cryptologist in Naval Intelligence. The Navy stationed Ray and his family in Washington D.C., Japan, and Germany.
He converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many church positions over the years. After retiring from the Navy, Ray returned to school and spent many years as a TV repairman. Ray loved to drive. Having received his first driver's license at age fourteen, he continued to drive until he was 101. He and Mary were avid bowlers, and Ray was the champion bowler at his 100th birthday party. Known for his hard work, independence, sense of responsibility and sense of humor, Ray will be missed by family and friends.
Ray is survived by son, Bryan Ray Spykerman (Pam Riley) and daughter, Ellen Jean Wagner (Craig); 16 grandchildren, and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 11 AM, March 10 in the LDS ward chapel at 454 N. Crismon Road, Mesa, Arizona. The funeral will be preceded by a viewing at 10 AM. A graveside ceremony will be held at Camp Williams, Utah, March 12, 2012 at 11 AM. Obituary and guestbook at http://obit.meldrummortuary.com/
CWO4 US NAVY
Raymond Spykerman, 101, of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2012 with family at his side. Preceding him in passing are his children Mary Lynn Parker and Dennis Gale Spykerman. Ray was born near Falmouth, Michigan, April 20, 1910, son of Hendrik and Wilhemina Spijkerman of the Netherlands. He was the youngest of eleven children and ended his formal education when he graduated from eighth grade in 1923. In 1941, Ray married Mary Banks of Milford, Utah and together they had four children, Mary Lynn, Bryan Ray, Dennis Gale, and Ellen Jean. Ray and Mary had 62 loving years of marriage until Mary's death at age 90.
Ray served 31 years in the U.S. Navy, rising to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4 as a cryptologist in Naval Intelligence. The Navy stationed Ray and his family in Washington D.C., Japan, and Germany.
He converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many church positions over the years. After retiring from the Navy, Ray returned to school and spent many years as a TV repairman. Ray loved to drive. Having received his first driver's license at age fourteen, he continued to drive until he was 101. He and Mary were avid bowlers, and Ray was the champion bowler at his 100th birthday party. Known for his hard work, independence, sense of responsibility and sense of humor, Ray will be missed by family and friends.
Ray is survived by son, Bryan Ray Spykerman (Pam Riley) and daughter, Ellen Jean Wagner (Craig); 16 grandchildren, and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 11 AM, March 10 in the LDS ward chapel at 454 N. Crismon Road, Mesa, Arizona. The funeral will be preceded by a viewing at 10 AM. A graveside ceremony will be held at Camp Williams, Utah, March 12, 2012 at 11 AM. Obituary and guestbook at http://obit.meldrummortuary.com/
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