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Raymond A “Ray” Castor

Birth	:	12 Apr 1919 Carter, Chouteau County, Montana, USA
Death	:	8 Jan 2016 Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Highland Cemetery, Great Falls, Cascade County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.4650002, -111.2675018
Description	:	Great Falls—Big Ray was born on April 12, 1919 in the Carter area homestead house of his parents, Mamie and Lewis Castor. The homestead was a fitting place to start for the man who would spend the majority of his time and his years living in that house and farming that land. He spent his youth working, playing with his siblings, and making his own recreations. A favorite was gopher hunting with his sling shot, an event he enjoyed for the rest of his life, albeit with substantial armament upgrades. Dad was a young boy when he endured the tragedy... Read More	Great Falls—Big Ray was born on April 12, 1919 in the Carter area homestead house of his parents, Mamie and Lewis Castor. The homestead was a fitting place to start for the man who would spend the majority of his time and his years living in that house and farming that land. He spent his youth working, playing with his siblings, and making his own recreations. A favorite was gopher hunting with his sling shot, an event he enjoyed for the rest of his life, albeit with substantial armament upgrades. Dad was a young boy when he endured the tragedy of losing his sister, Lois, and his brother, Edward, to accidental deaths in the span a few months. These life shaping events made him cautious and protective for the rest of his life. He was always looking out for everyone, the consummate caretaker. Eleven years after his birth, his brother Jack was born. Dad attended Carter grade school and Fort Benton High school, graduating in 1937. He enrolled at Montana State University majoring in engineering, but his career as an engineer was cut short after a year due to medical problems with his father. Returning to the farm did not stop him, however, from utilizing his engineering skills and cheering for the Bobcats for the rest of his life. World War II came along and he enlisted in the Coast Guard and was stationed in Alaska. On leave from the Coast Guard, he married Jane Prideaux, also from the Carter area, on September 2, 1944. After his service duty was completed they moved to the farm and began their lives together. They spent their time raising grain, and a family that included a daughter and a son. Five grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren came to be included in the family, and they watched over all of us, always a stabilizing force. They frequently traveled to California and Utah to visit their family, and also traveled to see a bit more of the world. Two highlight trips were a cruise through the Panama Canal and an Indy 500 excursion. They were extremely active in the Carter community and the Carter Methodist church. If there was any community event going on, it's a pretty safe bet that they were deeply involved. In 1987, he retired at the age of 68 and immediately won the award for "worst retired guy ever," as he just couldn't stop working. He always said, "The minute you stop, you stop living." and he certainly wasn't ready for that. There were still things to build and people to look after, so his "semi-retirement" continued for many years. He accepted the fact that living on the farm was becoming difficult so they moved to Great Falls in 2002. After some adjusting, they became settled and content in their new home. City living didn't include his beloved view of the horizon, so journeys to the farm were frequent. In 2008, shortly after celebrating Jane's 90th birthday and their 64th anniversary, Jane passed away. Ray was preceded in death by his parents Mamie and Lewis; sister Lois; and brothers Edward and Jack. He will be lovingly remembered by his two children; five grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Complete obituary published in Great Falls Tribune from Jan. 17 to Jan. 21, 2016

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Raymond A “Ray” Castor's memorial is located at: Highland Cemetery, Great Falls, Cascade County, USA.
When did Raymond A “Ray” Castor death?
Raymond A “Ray” Castor death on 8 Jan 2016 in Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 47.4650002
Longitude: -111.2675018

Family Members:

Parent

Lewis P Castor

(1888 - 1959)

Mamie Lillian Kriebel Castor

(1893 - 1984)

Spouse

Jane Louise Prideaux Castor

(1918 - 2008)

Siblings

Lois Naomi Castor

(1917 - 1926)

Edward Charles Castor

(1924 - 1927)

Jack Kriebel Castor

(1929 - 2012)

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