FLECK, SR., Ray D.

Mohave Daily News, Mohave Valley, AZ - Published in Mohave Daily News Online from Oct. 20 to Oct. 27, 2013 - Ray D. Fleck Sr., age 76, a 26 year resident of Bullhead City, Ariz. passed away at home on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 with his wife by his side. Ray was born on "Thanksgiving Day", November 26, 1936. He was the Research and Development Manager and Chief Engineer at Utility Trailer Mfg. Co. in City of Industry, Calif. where he worked for 32 years. He was the proprietor of Pour House Cocktail Lounge & Chicken Kitchen in Bullhead City, Ariz. for ten years. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, John and Barbara Fleck; infant daughter, Terri Sue Fleck; and daughter in law, Chris Fleck. He is survived by his wife and soul-mate of 40 years, Juanita; children, Ray Fleck Jr. of Bullhead City, Ariz., Sharon (Ron) Clark of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., Michelle Benzarra of Ontario, Calif., John Fleck of Ft. Mohave, Ariz., Sheila Anne (Mike) Shields of Glendora, Calif., and Rich (Amy) Witherspoon of Fontana, Calif.; eleven grandchildren and two great grandchilden. His life was filled with the love of music, playing cards, games, family, friends and not last his "dogs". "His vivacious personality, silly grin, mischievous gleam in his eyes, his loving and caring heart will be missed by all those who knew and loved him" A celebration of Ray's life will be held at a later date. Arrangement are under the direction of Dimond & Sons Mortuary.