BRAY, Edward Grant

Edward Grant Bray April 19, 1946 - May 22, 2009 Our beloved Ed passed away on Friday, May 22, 2009, due to heart complications. Ed was 63 years old and resided in Show Low and Tucson, AZ. Ed was born in Phoenix, AZ on April 19, 1946 to William J. Bray, Jr. and Darlene Farrell. He is preceded in death by his parents. Ed graduated from Amphitheater High School and attended Junior College in Glendale. He served in the US Navy and was a Vietnam veteran. Ed worked as a Real Estate Salesman with Century 21 in Show Low, AZ. Prior to that, he worked in Tucson in Tire and Automotive Sales. Ed's life was full of family and special friends and he had a great sense of humor. He will be sorely missed by those he has left behind. Ed married Lupe on April 14, 1973 in Tucson. He is survived by his wife, Lupe; sons, Jason and Brian; son, Grant (prior marriage); daughters, Jennifer (Joshua Weiland) and Jessica; grandson, Jorden; brothers, William Bray and Jim Bray; sisters, Betty Bray and Darlene Geraets; nieces and nephews, many extended family members, loved ones, and friends. Ed enjoyed fishing, golfing and hunting. Viewing and Scripture Services will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, 8090 N. Northern Ave., Oro Valley, AZ 85704, on Thursday, May 28, 2009, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2009 at St. Odilia Catholic Church, 7570 N. Paseo del Norte. Burial Services will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery, 3055 N. Oracle Road. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Heart Association. --Arizona Daily Star (May 26, 2009)