Brian Todd Ray

March 3rd, 1962 ~ February 13th, 2023 Brian Todd Ray, 60, passed away unexpectedly in his home in Rock Island, WA on February 13th, 2023. Brian was born to Franklyn and Marilyn Kaye Ray on March 3rd, 1962, in Davenport, WA. He graduated from Eastmont High School in 1980, and went on to get his associate’s degree from Wenatchee Valley College. He served in the army for 4 years, and was stationed in Germany and Panama respectively during his service. His first daughter, Mallory, was born in 1989 after he finished his military service. After reconnecting with his future wife, Kristin, at their 10 year high school anniversary, the young couple spent 2 years working in Pelican, AK at a fishery until relocating to their hometown of East Wenatchee in 1992. They were married in Alaska during that time, and also gave birth to their son, Cameron, who spent his first year of life in Pelican. Their daughter, Rine, was born in 1994. Brian spent the majority of his life living in East Wenatchee (and later the nearby Rock Island) as an employee of Costco, where he worked for 27 years. During that time Brian took his family on many adventures, including countless trips to the San Juan Islands, where he loved to go crabbing, explore nature, and relax on the family boat. More recently he had taken two trips to Norway with his wife and son to visit their daughter Rine, who lives there with her wife. He retired in January of 2022, and spent the last year of his life enjoying the freedom to relax and travel. He was looking forward to many more trips and exploring more of the world. Brian is survived by his wife Kristin; his daughter, Mallory (Mark) Meseroll; his son Cameron (Suzanne) Ray; his daughter Rine (Camilla) Ray; and his two granddaughters, Monroe and Quinn Meseroll. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Kaye and Frank, and his brothers, Doug, Terry and Rick. He will be greatly missed by his wife and children, as well as everyone else who knew him. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 at Jones & Jones~Betts Memorial Chapel. Please express your thoughts and memories on the online guest book at jonesjonesbetts.com. Arrangements are by Jones & Jones~Betts Funeral Home.

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Brian Todd Ray

March 3, 1962 - February 13, 2023