Raymond Leonard Greene, 79

Raymond Leonard Greene passed away on Monday, Feb. 23, 2015.

Ray was born March 11, 1935, in Granger, Wash. He was the son of William George Pretty Greene and Ursula Ann Stuber.

Ray was married to Gloria Porter until 1968, and married Alice Kraut in 1970. Alice passed away in 2004.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents; brother Bill Greene, sister Bernadine Wichelman and brother Ben Greene.

Ray is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Beth Greene, son and daughter-in-law Ron and Debi Greene, daughter Cheryl Mills, and son Jay Greene; grandchildren Ian Greene, Brian Greene, Aaron Greene, Tricia and Dennis Kauffman and Lisa Mills; sister Lilian Bryant; and many nieces and nephews.

Ray enjoyed being outdoors boating, hunting, fishing, riding his recreational vehicles, harvesting wild berries, working on many projects including remodeling and improving his home in Post Falls, helping with his children's homes, planting and gardening and his woodworking projects. He also enjoyed dancing with his companion Geraldine Smith.

Ray supported activities of the Boy Scouts of America Priest Lake Troop 612. He served on many committees including the Coolin/Cavanagh Bay Sewer District, Priest Lake water quality, and the snowmobile committee. He helped start the volunteer fire department in Coolin, Idaho. Ray was a member of the Eagles, and he also served in the Priest Lake PTA.

Ray spent a rewarding career serving the State of Idaho Department of Lands. He advanced through the ranks from firefighter eventually reaching the position of supervisor of the Priest Lake area. He provided 41 years of excellent service to the state of Idaho.

Ray was called to serve in the United States Army where he served as a medic.

There will be a public viewing at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 2, followed by a service at 2 p.m. at English Funeral Chapel, 1700 N. Spokane St., Post Falls. There will also be a celebration of his life in July.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Ray Greene's name to American Heart Association.

Please visit Ray's online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.