Raymond Fraser

Raymond George Fraser, our cherished husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend, returned home to the loving arms of family and friends October 31, 2011. Ray had a heart and smile that was larger than his physical stature. His humble and kind nature touched the lives of countless people. Ray was born in Boulder, CO. on April 19, 1933 to William Fraser and Gertrude (Weaver) Fraser. He was the fourth of five children. On June 5, 1954, he married Betty Ann Kaiser in Denver, CO. and the two were soon blessed with four beautiful children. During their early life together, Ray and Betty relocated over 25 times across the United States before finally settling in Woods Cross, UT in 1974. Ray met and made many close friends working for Boyles Brothers Drilling company for over 30 years. After retirement, he spent several years working as a school bus driver for the Cathedral of the Madeleine Choir School where all the children were ecstatic to begin and end their day with their beloved Grandpa Ray. Ray was an avid outdoorsman. When he wasnt working hard providing for his family, he enjoyed exploring the world around him through camping, hunting and fishing. Ray was also a dedicated member of the Elks, serving as Exaulted Ruler of the Bountiful B.P.O.E. from 1990-1991. Ray was preceded in death by his mother and father; brother, Donald; sister, Francis; and children, Carl, Melonie and Craig. He is survived by his loving wife, Betty; daughter, Stephanie (Randy) Smith; granddaughters, Jenna, Jaleen, and Jessi; sister, Metta Sager and Shirley (Everett) Coleman; and also numerous nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main where friends may call from 1:00 -2:00 p.m. A luncheon will be held in celebration of Rays life at the Bountiful Elks Lodge, 544 West 200 North following the memorial services. A memorial service will also be held in Boulder, CO. at a later date yet to be determined. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Bountiful Elks for the Camp Wapiti program.