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Ray Garland, 96

Ray Garland died peacefully in his sleep on April 19, 2019, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, at the age of 96.

Ray is survived by his wife, Beverly Garland; his children, John Garland, Steve Garland and Cheryl Nankervis, all of Seattle, Wash.; Dan Henrikson of Cascade, Idaho, Scott Henrikson of Rathdrum, Idaho, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ray was born on Nov. 27, 1922, in Butte, Mont. He had many jobs during high school, including working in the mines. During his involvement in the Civil Conservation Corps (CCC) at the Savenac Nursery in Haugen, Mont., he graduated from Clark Fork High School in 1937. He returned to working in the mines after graduating.

In July of 1941 he joined the Marine Corps. After basic training, Ray was shipped to Pearl Harbor, where he was wounded during the Japanese attack. He continued fighting on many of the South Pacific islands for the remainder of World War II.

After the war, he returned to work in the Butte mines. When the Korean War started, he returned to the Marine Corps, where he fought and was wounded at the Chosin Reservoir. Over the course of his military career, he earned many service medals, including two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star.

He married Beverly in 1976. Ray and Bev had many years of fishing, traveling and dancing. They were also involved in several Marine Corps groups, including the local Toys for Tots program.

Ray’s memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2019, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, with a reception to follow. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Ray’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Marine Corps Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Toys for Tots.

The family would like to thank Schneidmiller Hospice House for their compassionate care.

Arrangements are provided by Yates Funeral Homes. Online registry and condolences may be found at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.