Ray Shelby
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Ray Shelby
POLSON — With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ray “Butch” Shelby of Polson, who passed away on Nov. 23, 2022, at the age of 77. He had fought a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on Oct. 19, 1945.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Marjorie Shelby and brother, Darell Shelby.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Betty Shelby; daughter, Jamie Cohoon (Ben); granddaughters, Jessica Dunbar and Genny Cohoon, Samantha and Kaitlyn, Teri Netzer; great-grandsons, Ben, Wyatt and Ryan; stepson, Tom Yoakum (Carol),Tommy; stepgranddaughters,; stepgrandson, Tyler Netzer; stepgreat-grandkids, Jerrick, MaeLee, Hensley and Zoella; stepdaughter Tina Heffernan (Paul); stepgranddaughter, Makayla Heffernan (Kaden); stepgreat-grandkids, Charlotte and Kindel.
It was Ray’s wish not to have a funeral. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at: www.lakefuneralhomeandcremation.com.
Arrangements are under the care of the Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
