Raymond J. Oliver age 77 of Oroville went home to be
with the Lord on April 30, 2013 at the North Valley Extended Care in Tonasket.

Ray was born on October 31, 1935 in Paris, Arkansas
where he graduated from High School.
After graduation he moved to Oroville with his parents Raymond and Rose
Oliver and one brother Charles "Bud".  He
then met the love of his life, Marilyn, and on March 3, 1956 they were
married.  Ray worked as an orchard
foreman for Blackler & Evans for 36 years.
Ray loved the outdoors where he would hunt, fish, camp, garden and do
carpentry.  Together with Marilyn, they
built their own house where Marilyn still lives.  Ray and Marilyn loved snowmobiling with
friends, Reno
trips, playing cards, horse shoes and always having a good time.  He loved playing with his great grandkids,
coloring or just horsing around; they were his pride and joy, always putting a
smile on his face.  He was a member of
the North Valley Archery Club, receiving many trophies and was a charter member
of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.



Ray is survived by his wife, Marilyn at home in
Oroville

Son:  Dan and
Janie Oliver of Oroville

Daughter:
Diane Willis of Oroville

Brother:
Charles "Bud" Oliver of Louisiana

8 Grandchildren:
Kristie Freese, Chris Oliver, Matthew Shaw, Marcy & Sara Keller,
Aaron, Caleb, and Elisha Willis.

6 Great Grandchildren:  Paige Wirth, Kya Freese, Christopher Oliver,
Shiloh & Isaiah Willis and Clifford Dean Willis



Ray was preceded in death by his Father Raymond,
Mother Rose, son in law Clifford Willis and one grandchild



Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 17,
2013  11:00 AM at the Oroville American
Legion with a potluck to follow, come and join us in celebrating Ray's life.