Ray Elwick died September 3, 2008. with his family by his side. he was born April 12, 1920 in Abilene, Kansas to Vail John and Vida Elva (Fugatt) Elwick.
Viewing and Visitation will take place at Old Mission Mortuary Chapel from 4:00 p.m. through 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2008. Family will be present to greet friends begriming at 6:00 p.m.
Funeral Services will be held at Old Mission Mortuary Chapel, 10:00 a.m., also at Old Mission Mortuary Chapel. Military Honors will be rendered by McConnell Air Force Base Honor Guard. Masonic Services rendered by Albert Pike Masonic Lodge.
Ray served his country in the Untied States Army Reserve holding the rank of Major.
He married his sweetheart, Jodine on October 27, 1943.
He was a retired training officer for the United States Postal Service for many years.
Preceded in death by parents; brother, Duane Elwick and granddaughter, Annie.
Left to celebrate his memories are his loving wife of 64 years, Jodine; daughter, DeAnne (Gerald) Parrott, Oklahoma City; son, Ray Dean Jr. (Debbie) Elwick, Andover, amasa; sister, Vada June Trask, Goddard, Kansas; grandchildren, Jerrie (Robert) Snyder, Cristy (Charles) Gosset, Erin (Eric) Boehner, Brian Elwick, Daniel Elwick; three great-grandchildren.
Memorials have been established with Faith Christian Church, 2110 West 45th Street South, Wichita, Kansas 67217; or Kansas Aviation Museum, 350 George Washington Boulevard, Wichita Kansas 67210. Entombment will be in Mission Chapel Mausoleum.
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