Obituaries

SCHMIDT, Raymond

Ray passed away peacefully on October 17, 2020 with his wife of 25 years Betty Schmidt by his side.
Ray was born in Forward, Saskatchewan on August 14, 1931. His family moved to Kelowna when he was just a young boy. Ray worked as a diamond driller, welder and sheet metal mechanic until retirement.
Raymond was the 2nd of 6 children born to Herman and Jeanette Schmidt, both predeceased.
Ray leaves behind his sisters Rosella (Bud - predeceased), Shirley (Dennis -predeceased), Sharon (Gary) he was predeceased by his sister Bernadette (Allan), predeceased by his brother Mervin (Rosa -predeceased).
Ray was a loving husband to Margaret who predeceased him in 1988. He was a loving father to sons Dale (Sherrie), Dean (Mary) and a devoted Grandfather to Kyle and Kelsey.
He also leaves to mourn his wife Betty and her children, George (Mary), Fred (Holly), Sarah (Darin), Liz (Stewart), Peter (Tara) as well as 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandson.
Ray loved camping, fishing and playing guitar around the camp fire, in his early years he was an avid bowler. In more recent years he loved spending time with his family and he enjoyed many an evening playing Bingo with Betty at Chances, they were familiar faces there.
The family would like to thank his physician Dr. Morham as well as all the medical staff that assisted him at KGH and Central Okanagan Hospice House in his final hours.
Ray will be sadly missed by all. As per his request there will be no service.
Condolences maybe forwarded to the family by visiting www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com

Condolence Messages

Oct 30, 2020
Betty, our most sincere condolences on your loss. He will remain forever in your hearts. Love Petra & Lew Hefner.
Oct 24, 2020
Sincere condolences to the family. I remember Ray as a kind, fun, gentle man. So many good memories from the “good old days”. Love from Ken & Darlene Rousom
Oct 21, 2020
Sorry to hear Ray passed away my dear friend Betty and family. Enjoyed our visits at Chances, always great to see you both.

RIP, Ray Merv & Marlene.
Oct 21, 2020
Sorry for you loss Betty and your loved ones sending Prayers,hugs

Deanna Furgason
Oct 21, 2020
Ray was a friend and work mate a long time ago, he was a great guy and tradesman . recently I thought of him several times , And a job we did on a very hard weekend . Having a time limit for completion , we were pushed to the max but got it done. I was thankful it was Ray working with me . He just kept going even though exhausted.

My condolences Dave Stoliker
Oct 20, 2020
Dale and Dean so sorry to read Ray has passed away I remember the good times your mom and dad had with my parents they were special people I would like to extend my condolences to you and your family’s. Thursday nights were fun nights at my parents around the kitchen table. Rest In Peace Ray you wil be missed. Sincerely Doug Brownlee and Stephanie
Oct 20, 2020
This brought back so many memories. Ray was a good friend of my parents, Willy & Flo Schumaker. I have very fond memories of Ray & Margaret camping with my parents, as well as Fred & Vi, Les and Dolly. THinking of you, Dale & Dean and your families.

I like to think the old gang is reunited somewhere and they are fishing and playing guitars around the fire.

From Darcy Sauer ( Schumaker)