RAY L. BUCHANAN, 84, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away on Tuesday September 6, 2005 at Birchview Memory Care.
He was born in Cokedale, Washington on February 28, 1921, son of Leonard and Mollie Berleson Buchanan.
Ray was raised in the upper Skagit Valley and graduated from Concrete High School. He also attended Arizona State University while serving for the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII where he was a pilot. After his discharge, Ray returned to the Skagit Valley to work as a tree faller in the timber industry. He lived most of his years in the Skagit Valley where he enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Ray is survived by his son, Sherley Buchanan of Thompson Falls, MT. His sister, Myrtle O’Brien of Burlington, WA. 1 granddaughter, Shelly Janes of Afton, OK. 3 grandsons, Rodney Buchanan of Burlington, WA and James and Bradley Buchanan, both of Thompson Falls, MT. 9 great- granddaughters, Sarah, Khalie, Rhiley, Matheline and Molleigh Janes, Alex, Jayme, Lily and Jolia Buchanan and 1 great-grandson, Ray L. Buchanan.
Ray was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, a son, David, 6 brothers and 1 sister.
Graveside services will be held at the Hamilton Cemetery on Saturday September 17, 2005 at 1:30 PM with Dale Price officiating. Arrangements and services under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association 12721 30th Ave. NE Suite 101 Seattle, Washington 98125 or to the charity of choice.