Robert Eugene Raypole |
Posted 2017-07-15 by mhenderson |
Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 <<< On July 4, 2017 Heaven gained an amazing man. Robert (Bob) Eugene Raypole, 75, passed away in Lake Havasu City after losing his battle with cancer. His family members were all at his side. Robert was born to Clayton and Betty (Steadman) Raypole in Nappanee, Indiana Jan. 26, 1942. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He was always the go-to person if you needed answers. He was a very smart man. Robert worked in the aerospace industry at Boeing for 35 years as an industrial X-ray technician until he retired in 2000. He was passionate about many things but mostly his family, his race car, and his love for life. Robert enjoyed traveling and meeting new people. Fishing was a long-time hobby. He was a member of the Elks Lodge of Buena Park, California, Cali-SS Impala Car Club, as well as a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and National Hot Rod Association. Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Betty Raypole. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Ida Raypole, his daughters Jeanann Hagemann and Jody Clark, five grandchildren and one great-grandson. The family wishes to thank Hospice of Havasu for its compassionate care during Robert’s illness, especially Jenica who always made sure his needs were met and Tammy and Heather for being there to answer the many phone calls. The peace of mind that hospice gave the family was priceless. There will be no funeral service per Robert’s request. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations could be made to Hospice of Havasu in Robert’s name at 365 S. Lake Havasu Ave, LHC, AZ 86403. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the family at www.lietz- frazefuneralhome.com. To send a free card to the family go to www.sendoutcards.com/lietzfraze. |
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