In Loving Memory of
Raymond (Ray) James Lewis
March 16, 1940 – February 11, 2022
Funeral Service
Friday, February 25, 2022 2:00 PM PST
Valley View Funeral Home
14644 72 Ave, Surrey, BC V3S 2E7
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‘Ray’ was born March 16, 1940, in Cumberland, BC, on Vancouver lsland. He passed away February 11, 2022, at the age of 81 years, at Surrey BC. Ray was predeceased by his parents Joe Lewis and Eileen Lewis, granddaughter Lauren Lewis, and brother Charles (Doug) Lewis.
Ray is survived by his loving wife Nancy, and sons Russell of Surrey BC and Michael, of Edmonton, Alberta, and brother Grant of Burnaby BC. He is also survived by his granddaughter Danika, and his grandsons Nick (Brooke), Jeff (Genieva), and Todd Lewis, and Todd’s loving wife Tiara, plus 2 great granddaughters, Blakely and Kinlee Lewis.
Ray grew up in Vancouver, BC. He met Nancy when she moved to Vancouver and attended Gladstone High School. Ray and Nancy were married in Vancouver on January 6, 1961. Shortly after married, Ray and Nancy moved to Sacramento California, where they lived for 5 years. Their sons Russ and Mike were both born in Sacramento, in 1962 and 1965 respectively. They next moved to Seattle, Washington for 4 years, before relocating to Langley, where Ray lived the rest of his life.
Ray worked as a Realtor for most of his life, and spent the last 30 years selling homes for Sutton Realty in Langley. Ray worked with utmost honesty, respect and integrity. His love for God and the Faith he had in his heart guided his everyday life. Ray was highly respected and loved by all who knew him. He left us suddenly and will be missed by all who knew him.
A reception will be held following the graveside service. The reception will be by invitation only due to COVID-19 restrictions.
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Dear Nancy I feel your heavy heart but know you will feel the comfort from the God of all comfort. So many happy memories when we were both newly weds in Vancouver and all the years later. Love and hugs to you Russ and Mike
Doreen Cook James
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Dear Nancy, Russ and Mike,
I am just thinking of you all again today and hope you are well an know you will miss Ray so much. Thankful we know he counted it well worth it to serve God and live close to Him. I love how others faithfulness can be a comfort to us. Love Marion (Auntie Marion)
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A great man, a great example and very grateful for my memories that go back to my childhood. Uncle Ray knew a balance in all things. A life well lived and onto his reward.
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To Nancy and Russ and Mike: We are thinking of you these days as you mourn the death of Ray.
You all put together a lovely service in remembrance of Ray.
Know you will receive abundant comfort and care during these very early days of loss.
Love Karen and Brad
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Dear Nancy & family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. I have nice memories of meeting with you & Ray. Lots of encouragement fills my heart. I miss our chats. 💖
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Dear Nancy Russ and Mike. Thinking of you today in the passing of your dear dad and husband. His life and legacy is a true inspiration.
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Special thoughts to all the family. Remembering early days, at Silverdale convention, in our younger years. Glad for those who keep true until the end, for their encouragement to us, to keep on, keeping on.
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Thinking of you all with love and so many good memories of our time in Langley.
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Our thoughts are with you Nancy, Russ, Mike and families, in your loss. My fond memories of Ray start back as a child at Vancouver gospel meetings. We appreciated Ray’s bubbly friendliness, helpfulness and faithful life.
Love with sympathy, Marlene (Hargreaves) and Jim
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Love and sympathy to Nancy, Russ, Mike and families. Appreciate the happy memories of visits in past years.
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Deep loving thoughts going to you, Nancy, Russell and Mike and grandies.. It is so special to see your Danika from time to time here Russell, from the time whe was little.. a credit to you! My most special memory of Ray and Nancy is from one spring day in Albion, when two of the happiest people on earth came to Betty and I to share your wonderful news!! .. back in 2006. The joy we felt remains in our hearts to this day! Thank you!
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All the family have such good memories of Ray. We appreciated his kindness, uprightness & faithfulness to the end. Much love going to all the Lewis family…Ray will be missed by all.
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Good to think of Ray’s victorious finish in the race, a friend since I was 3 years old. Thank you Ray
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Our days go back to our beginning days with Ray Nancy Mike and Russ, 1969. Many special times were spent together. Ray is gone home to his reward, Gone but not forgotten,
Thinking of all the family with Love
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My thoughts often reflect on dear Ray and go towards the family at this time. It was great to get to know him a little over the last ten years and special to spend time with him and Nancy each time I was in Canada. His love and kindness will never be forgotten.
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Sending love to you Aunty Nancy & and to you both Mike & Russell. It’s so hard to lose your husband/Dad! I, too, am going to miss Uncle Ray’s very bright and infectious cheery smile and happy greetings whenever I saw him! Always kind and always so friendly. I’m sorry for your loss…it won’t seem real for a while & really hard because you will miss him so much, but soon memories will come with a smile. If there is anything I can do, especially for you Nancy, we are here for you. Just a phone call away. Praying for comfort and peace in your grief – from God who loves you all so much! Ray is finally home.
Much love.
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We will miss Uncle Ray. We looked forward to seeing uncle Ray and Aunt Nancy when we could.
We Love you aunt Nancy
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So sorry for Rays passing. I have fond memories of the Lewis trip to Alaska. He was fine, faithful man.
Andrea Mills.
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Our deepest sympathy, Nancy, in your great loss.
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Ray will be remembered by me, as the fun loving, kind, godly, hard working and generous man that he was. Loved special times with Ray and Nancy over the years and their loving kindness to myself and my family. Ray will be deeply missed by all.
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We were very saddened to hear of the passing of Ray. Although a cousin we only got to know each other in the last 20 years. I appreciated his honesty, openness, enthusiasm and love for truth. He will be fondly remembered. Our sympathies and love to Nancy and family from all the family in Scotland.
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Nancy and family. Ray was a soft spoken gentle man, highly respected . I always looked forward to our talks at work before covid. I am sadden to hear that he is no longer with us. Our hearts and condolences go out to you and your family. Ray will always be in our hearts.
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Genuine, and good man. One who was ‘steady and true’ and was such a good influence on us ‘young ones’ while we were growing up.
Was sad to hear of Rays passing, our thoughts are with you today.
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We have very special memories of Ray and Nancy during our Langley days. Ray always had a cheery positive smile and hearty handshake. We’ll miss you Ray. Steady and true to the end of the journey. Condolences to you Nancy and all the family.
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Ray,
You will be missed by us here at Sutton Group-West Coast Realty. Your family is in our hearts and prayers.
Deepest Sympathies
Andrew
Managing Broker – Langley
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Dear Nancy and Family. We were very sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. We have appreciated the times we have had together in recent years. We will especially remember spending last month’s Special Meetings Sunday with you both at Wainwrights. Our thoughts are with you these days and trust your will have the comfort of Heaven as you think of his faithful life..
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Hi Nancy, Russell and Mike and family. My thoughts are with you all at this time.
Last time I saw you both was at Rays aunts funeral.
You both are very dear to me. Betty
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Sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. Remembering fond memories of meeting together Sundays and Wednesdays with Ray and Nancy for many years in Langley. And many visits together with Ray and Nancy in their home. Condolences to Nancy, Russ and Mike.
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Fond memories of Ray and Nancy and boys all my life!!! So sorry to know Ray won’t be with us on both our meetings!!! Our families go far back to when the Lewis boys were small! Deep condolences!!!
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Our hearts are feeling the loss of the wonderful friend we had in Ray! We are glad for dear memories we have of him through the years, especially in Langley. We’re thankful for his sincere love for truth and steadiness in every situation. May you find comfort in fond memories Nancy, Russ, Mike, and your extended families as you know he loved you all! Everytime we were together, we felt the love too! All of our six have stories they recall about “Uncle Ray” and feel privileged to have shared much that continues to uplift each one of us. Take care and take courage Nancy, Russ, and Mike–he was an inspiration to us all!
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Sorry to hear that our friend Ray has left us. Nancy, Russ and Mike can take comfort in in knowing that Ray has gone on to his Heavenly Home. We will always remember Ray’s big smile, the twinkle in his eyes and his Fellowship with us in Christ. Sadly missed, but fondly remembered.
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So sorry about Ray’s passing. He will be missed. I’ve known Ray for many years as the Pollock family and Ray’s Mother and Jean Pollock were close friends. Also, when I found myself needing a full time person to care for my girls while I worked/ Ray’s mother was so kind to help me out. Ray inherited that same kind of kindness.
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My thoughts are with you as you lay to rest your loved one may you find comfort in that he has gone on to his reward he has left behind a great heiritage
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We enjoyed fellowship and friendship with Ray and Nancy over the years and we will miss Rays infectious smile. Our condolences to all the family.
Don and Debbie
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Ray. You have left a message in everyone’s heart.
Be true, be humble
and kind. Amazing life well lived dear friend. Our heartfelt sympathy to Nancy ,Mike, Russ & the Lewis Family
With Love Janet,Bruce,Dale,Lorraine & family
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Our thoughts are with you all! Big hugs to you all!
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Wonderful memories when Ray and Nancy rose to their feet in the Vancouver mission in
1962. Then through the years our paths would cross until most recently they were with us in a little study meeting in the Robbins ‘ home just before Covid cancelled our meetings. We valued their faithful fellowship! Our hearts go out to Nancy and family accepting this great loss. We are grateful he lived with eternity’s values in view
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Our sincere sympathy to the Lewis family Marilyn & Hugh
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Sure thinking of Nancy, Russ, and Mike and family!
Lots of memories with the Fair and Lewis families!
Big hugs to you all!
Love Wade and Darlena