Raymond F Ortis

Raymond F. Ortis

Raymond F. Ortis passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home August 4th, 2013. He was 90 years old. Ray was born on March 14, 1923 in Hoisington, Kanas to Mary and Peter Ortis. He was raised in Franklin, Wisconsin and joined the Navy in 1940 at the age of 17.

He met the love of his life Peggy thru Peggy’s mother in 1946 and they married in March 1947. In 1952 he retired from the navy and they settled in Snoqualmie. He and Peggy were married for 62 years and have 2 daughters – Marlane Martin and Carmen Dunlap.

Ray worked at Weyerhaeuser Mill as a millwright from 1952 until he retired in 1985. He then worked part time as a security guard for Pinkerton from March 1986 to January 1991. He also worked part time at Our Lady of Sorrows church as a maintenance man. He officially retired from that position when he was 78 years young.

In his spare time Ray enjoyed saltwater fishing at the straights, camping, working on cars and spending time with his family. He was a mister handyman who loved building. In fact he remodeled his entire home.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Peggy in 2009. His survivors include his daughters Marlane (Bill) Martin of Kent, Carmen (Robb) Dunlap of Tacoma, four granddaughters Trina, Deanne, Dawnell and Brittany and thirteen great grandchildren.

A funeral Mass will be held on Monday August 12th at 11am at Our Lady of sorrows Catholic Church, Snoqualmie with a reception to follow. A committal service will be held on Tuesday August 13th at 10:30 at Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent WA. Friends and relatives are invited to view photos, full obituary and share memories in the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com