More detail on this person: Raymond Dale
Anderson LUBBOCK- Raymond Dale Anderson, 68,
passed away in Lubbock, Texas on July 15, 2013.
Ray was born on Aug. 1, 1944 in Oakland, Calif. at
Oak Noll Naval Hospital. He served in the U.S.
Army from 1965 to 1970 receiving honors as a
decorated soldier in Vietnam. He then served his
country again in the Army National Guard from 1975
to 1980. He received multiple prestigious medals
and distinguished awards during his times of
service. He married the love of his life, Patricia
Smith, on Nov. 27, 1976. He continued his passion
for work as a helicopter pilot, flying the United
States Geologist into Mt. St Helens during active
eruptions in the attempt to capture real life
images of the volcano. He also flew the
filmography crew for the The Fires of Kuwait on
IMAX and finally the last 21 years with the
medical flight crews of Aero Care and Life Star,
helping save lives. He is survived by his wife,
Patricia Anderson of Lubbock; sister, Joan and
husband Bob Fix of California; daughter, Lisa and
husband Dave Streicher of Oregon; son, Eric and
wife Kim Evans of Oregon; daughter, Trish K Evans
of Oregon; daughter, Diane Reynolds of Lubbock;
14 grandchildren, 11 of Oregon and 3 of Lubbock;
and five great-grandchildren of Oregon. Memorial
services will be held at the Aero Care Helicopter
Hangar on Friday, July 19, 2013 at 3 p.m., 6006 N.
Cedar Avenue. In lieu of flowers the family
suggests memorials be sent to Raymond D.
Anderson Memorial Fund at First United Bank in
Lubbock, Texas, proceeds will be given to the Joe
Arrington Cancer Center to aid others in their
fight with Cancer.
To leave online condolences please visit
www.resthavenfuneralhome.com
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