Ray, a wonderful and inspiring man has passed, and many of us feel the tremendous loss. Why is the loss so great? Because with Ray as friend, colleague, acquaintance, neighbor, and/or fellow-Rotarian, we had so very much.
Ray did not wish to have a somber funeral or memorial service and instead wished to be remembered through a Celebration of Life.
Anyone wishing and able to attend is welcome. In his obituary (with the link below) Ray suggested that attendees wear apparel that represents their connection to him. (Putnam County, Truman State, Mizzou, Rotary, CVA. Kansas City Chiefs, etc,)
Ray’s Celebration of Life
Will be held at the Cowboy’s favorite watering hole, The DuKum Inn, at 111 South Elson, Kirksville, MO on Saturday February 10, 4:00 – 7:00 PM.
If you cannot attend, you are encouraged to toast Ray’s life on February 10 wherever you are and every day that you are so inclined. He would want you to continue to do good in this world and to promote peace whenever possible. A great part of Ray’s legacy will be the warm memories that each one of us cherishes. If we can keep the memories alive, Ray is still with us.
Ray is survived by his son, Kurt, of Kirksville; by his daughter and her husband, Leigh and Bob Perkins, of Liberty, Missouri; and his three grandchildren, Morgan (Perkins) Dawson, Grant Perkins, and Sydney Perkins. If you are moved to write or email a letter about your experiences with Ray, the family would welcome them at Leigh’s email: [email protected] or at Ray’s P.O. Box 1061, Kirksville, MO 63501. The stories will be compiled for current and future descendants of Ray.
Click here for link to Ray’s obituary and/or Link to an article that Ray wrote at the conclusion of his time as Trustee Chair of The Rotary Foundation.
If you wish to donate in Ray’s name, here is the address to his named charity: Truman State University Foundation, 100 East Normal, Kirksville MO 63501. Under memo write Ray & Judie Klinginsmith Nursing Scholarship Fund.
From the Family and local Rotary friends of Ray Klinginsmith
