Joshua Ray

JOSHUA RAY IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Joshua Rees Ray, 22, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 14, 2007, at his home. He was born July 2, 1984, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Bernard Charles Ray and Debbie Viola Nave Ray. He grew up, attended schools in the area, graduated from Idaho Falls High School. He continued his education by attending Idaho State University College of Technology. He was on the National Honor Roll and Dean’s List and received his degree in Welding. He worked at American Fabrication as a welder. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Josh enjoyed hunting, fishing, skateboarding, snowboarding, camping, and playing with his Golden Retrievers, Roxy & Rudy. He loved spending time with his family and the two special people in his life, Nicole Garza and Amy Catalan. He had many friends and was loved by everyone whose life he touched. Survivors include: Mother: Debbie (Steve) Skinner, Idaho Falls, ID Father: Bernard Ray, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Taylor Ray, Idaho Falls, ID Stepbrother: Josh (Michelle) Skinner, Idaho Falls, ID Stepsister: Erin Skinner, Idaho Falls, ID Nephews: Zack and Zeke Skinner, Idaho Falls, ID Grandparents: Rees & Mardean Nave, Idaho Falls, ID Grandparents: Blaine & DeAnn Skinner, Island Park, ID He was preceded in death by grandparents, Chester and Doris Ray; and his uncles, Ben and Gary Nave. To My Beautiful Son “God looked around His garden, and He found an empty place. He then looked down upon this earth, and saw Josh’s loving face. He put his arms around him, and lifted him to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He saw that the road was getting tough. The hills were hard to climb. So He closed Josh’s weary eyes, and whispered “Peace be Thine.” It broke our hearts to lose him, But he didn’t go alone, for part of us went with him, The day God called him home.” Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 18, 2007, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Friday for one hour prior to the services, both at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. ------------------------------------------- Condolences sent on-line: Barbara Ray Koji bkoji@san.rr.com Dear Bernie & Debby & Taylor, My heart is so broken for the lose of Josh. Please know that all of us from the Ray side are feeling this pain and are thinking of you all. All our love, Barbara Jodi Carson Josh was such a great kid. I went to elementary school with him at Hawthorne and enjoyed our many "football games". My prayers are with you and am deeply sorry for your loss. Brian and Betty Lundell bjdl@cableone.net Debbie and Bernie, Our deepest heartfelt thoughts are with you at this time. We have so many wonderful memories of Josh and Mike growing up together. Bathing the kitties, remember Debbie? (Maybe not so wonderful). May you feel the Lord's arms around you now and forever. You are dear friends and were wonderful neighbors. Our love to Taylor, too. Brian, Betty, Greg, Michael and Sandra Lundell Thilo Meifert SebastianMeifert@aol.com In 2001 I spend 6 month in Idaho Falls, Idaho. During that time I met Josh. He was a friend of a friend who I met thru my aunt and uncle. So one day Ben took me to visit Josh at his house. I have fond memories of Josh and my time in Idaho. Thilo Meifert Berlin, Germany The Dockstader Family Rosi0907@aol.com No words can express the sorrow you feel. I have known Joshua since my son Ben and him went to high school together. Josh spent time at our house and Ben spent alot of time at Josh's. He will be greatly missed. Sincerely, Rosie, Kevin, Alex, Ben and Crystal Dockstader Idaho Falls, Idaho Arvada, Colorado Thomas and Kathy Schwarz tomschwarzfromidaho@hotmail.com Dear Bernie, we are so sad to hear about Josh. If you need to talk to someone, please call me or send an email. Love, Tom and Kathy 832-446-6981