Ray D. Walrod, Jr.

In Memorial

Ray D. Walrod, 78, of Overland Park, passed away Friday, June 19, at Delmar Gardens of Lenexa.   

 

Ray was born January 31, 1931 to Ray and Mary Walrod in Kansas City, Missouri.  Ray graduated from Westport High School.  He married Erma Stavlund on May 20, 1955 in Kansas City.  Ray studied playing as well as building the violin and viola.  Ray was a charter member of Hillcrest Covenant Church, where he taught Sunday school and sang in the choir.   Later he became a member of Community Covenant Church.  He worked as an electronics technician from Western Electric for almost 30 years before retiring. 

 

Ray is preceded in death by his wife in 1994, and two sisters.  He is survived by his daughter, Joyce Backus and husband David, Overland Park, two sisters, Betty Lafferty, Kansas City, Missouri, and Dorothy Robertson, California; and a brother, Fred Walrod, California.  One grandson, Paul Backus, and two granddaughters, Michelle Grigsby and husband Steven, and Danielle Backus also survive him. 

 

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Community Covenant Church, 15700 W. 87th Street Parkway, Lenexa, Kansas.

 

Visitation and Funeral Service

 

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p,m, Monday, June 22, 2009, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.  Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at Community Covenant Church.

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Posted by Obituaries on June 20, 2009     4 Comments

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  1. Dori Born on June 22nd, 2009 8:03 am

    I was blessed on many occasions by Ray’s playing the violin, in church and at the Jackson’s at Christmastime. He was truly a gifted artist and used his talent to the glory of God. May you be comforted and blessed by his memory and thankful that he is safe in the Heavenly home to which he looked forward.

  2. Amy Lafferty on June 23rd, 2009 9:38 am

    Dear Joyce and David, I left another letter also which may find its way to you. Thinking of you and hoping you find peace in this moment. When Erma passed, Ray was left without his lifelong partner. I hope they are reunited happily at this time! YOU are in our thoughts and prayers and the family has had a network of e-mails flying about re: Ray, Mom, the visitation, the services and so with my brother, Tim’s help, I’ve found this website. I remember swimming with your Dad and spending the night at your home on Main St. I remember eating with the family and the organ and violin playing. I have photos of Ray as a boy when he played with Mom. So I keep you in my thoughts and hope you and your family are well and happy. You saw Mom and DAD last night; I was very surprised Dad went so that means a lot! Thankfully, my siblings are there to represent our family a bit. Love,

  3. Christina Psaras on June 24th, 2009 4:46 pm

    Dear Joyce and family,
    When we were young and our parents brought us together for holidays and special occastions, we never realized what happy memories we would have to look back on at sad times like this.
    For years, I have tried to duplicate Aunt Erma’s macaroni and cheese and I can still hear Grandma Mary singing to Uncle Ray’s violin playing. What happy times those were at Grandma’s house at 38th & Baltimore for a young grandchild and neice. I remember Uncle Ray’s very dry sense of humor and his helpful hand always for Aunt Erma. I am so happy they are once again together with their God. Although we may not often be together in person with our busy lives these days, you and your family are always present in my heart. With love your cousin, Christina Lafferty Psaras

  4. Tim Lafferty on June 25th, 2009 1:08 pm

    Dear Dave, Joyce, Paul, Michelle and Danielle

    Thank you so much for honoring me with a place as a bearer for Ray.
    I will always remember my Uncle Ray fondly: his wry wit, quick smile, sharp intellect, skilled craftsmanship, musical ear, and kind, generous soul are characteristics that few men are blessed to have in such abundance.
    I know he’s once again blessed with all these gifts and his beloved Erma now that he’s gone on to his Reward.
    Paul, your eulogy was simply outstanding.
    Michelle and Danielle, both of you sang and played beautifully.
    You’re all in our thoughts and prayers.
    Love to you All,
    Tim

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