Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Passing of Janet Ray, 1983 Arizona Mother of the Year‏

Janet Ray, 1983 Arizona Mother of the Year, passed away May 24, 2013.  

The following obituary is from the The Arizona Republic.

Ray, Janet Andersen
(December 15, 1921-May 24, 2013). Janet Andersen Ray, beloved wife of Oakley J. Ray, devoted mother, revered sister, and friend to all, passed gracefully from this life on May 24, 2013 at the place she most loved to be--at home, surrounded by family, memories and music. Janet was born on December 15, 1921 in Howell, Utah to Hans Andersen and Mynoa Richardson Andersen. She was the fifth of their 10 children and had three brothers and six sisters. Janet was preceded in death by three of her daughters: Judianne, Linda, and Lana (Viehweg). She is survived by her devoted husband of nearly 70 years, Oakley, and their children Beverly Walker (LeeRen), Carol Soelberg (Glade), Joyce Clifton (Chuck), Sharon Snyder (Ray), Delwyn (Shelley), Norene Bean (Matt), Stan (Michelle), Judene Spiel (Bob), and Launette Shaw (Kelly). Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 1 at 11:00 am at the LDS Mesa East Stake Center located at 2228 East Brown Rd, Mesa, AZ 85213. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Meldrums Mortuary. Janet's family wishes to express their sincere thanks to all who have so kindly supported them and Janet in thought, prayer and service. Donations may be made to United Families International at unitedfamilies.org


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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at the passing of their wonderful mother.  We have all been enriched by knowing Janet.  Her remarkable family exemplifies the fruits of this loving mother. 

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