Raymond Stevenson Jr.
RONAN — In the early morning hours of Sept. 12, 2020, after an extended illness, Raymond L. Stevenson Jr. passed from this life into eternity. He had his beloved wife Judy at his side while at their home in Ronan.
Ray was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served in Vietnam, which was something he was greatly proud of. Later in life, he continued that service in the Veterans Honor Guard by providing military honors for veteran funerals without charge. After serving in the Navy, he settled in California and had a diverse career life including working for Goodyear to being a truck driver to landscaping to purchasing.
In 1976, he married Judy Woerner, blending their families together. When on a visit to their daughter Tammy’s, they fell in love with Montana and decided that was where they would retire and where they have been happily living for the last seven years. He became a part of a monthly poker game, which brought him friendship and fun. Ray was known for having a quick wit and a great sense of humor.
He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond L. Stevenson Sr.; his brother, Joseph A. Stevenson; his sister, Judith Stevenson; and his son, Raymond L. Stevenson III.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Judy M. Stevenson; his two daughters, Tammy J. Starkel (Doug), of Ronan, and Judi M. Crocker (Charlie), of Lawton, Oklahoma; his mother, Edith M. Stevenson, of Las Vegas, Nevada; his sister, Susan E. Chen, also of Las Vegas; and his 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
A memorial service, conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard, will be held, with lunch following, on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, at noon, at the VFW Bill Warren Post 5652, located at 35981 Round Butte Rd., in Ronan.
In lieu of flowers, we believe that Ray would be greatly honored by donations to the Veterans Honor Guard in his name: Veterans Honor Guard, 36407 Orchard Lane, Polson, Montana 59860.
Messages of condolences may be shared with the family online at: www.lakefuneralhomeandcremation.com. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
