Ray Wade

Ray Wade's Funeral Reception, click here to view Paul Wrights photo's

Raymond G. Wade passed away on March 22, 2009 at the age of 74 at his home in Vallejo after a short battle with cancer.

Born in Benicia, CA on January 16^th 1935, Ray attended Federal Terrace Elementary School, Vallejo Jr. High and graduated from Vallejo High in 1954. He attended Solano College where he entered the Draftsman Apprenticeship Program and started his career at Mare Island Naval Shipyard. Ray retired in 1994 as the Chief Engineer/Director of Ocean Engineering Operations at Mare Island Naval Shipyard. During his career he was awarded the Superior Civilian Service Award from the Department of Navy. After retirement, Ray was past president and member of Vallejo Golf Club, Executive Board Member of Donner Lake Property Owner’s Association, member of Napa Gun Club, and Wagon Master for the 559 R.V.er’s.

Ray is survived by his wife of 54 years Barbara and his four children; Mike and Sally (Wade) Moreno; Kenneth and Jackie Wade; Thomas and Michelle Wade; Chris and Diane (Wade) Colson; and eight grandchildren – Jessica and Christopher Moreno, Thomas Jr. and Garrett Wade, Isaac Fish and Chelsea Wade, Ashley and Lindsey Colson; and three great-grandchildren – Alexis, Kenadie and Amelia Fish.

Ray will be remembered for his enduring love and devotion to his wife, children, grandchildren and friends. Ray’s biggest passion in life was his love for his cabin at Donner Lake with the annual family tradition of sharing 4^th of July holiday vacations. Ray will also be remembered for his love of golf, travel, playing the guitar and classic cars. Ray was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Velma Wade and older sister Doreen DeMartile.

Visitation will be held Saturday, March 28^th 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary Service on Sunday March 29^th 7:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapels, 1000 Redwood St. Vallejo. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 12:00 p.m. Monday, March 30^th at St. Basils Catholic Church, 1200 Tuolumne St. Vallejo. Reception and celebration of Ray’s life will be held immediately following the funeral service at Mare Island Naval Museum, Pipe Shop 56, on Railroad Ave. Mare Island, Vallejo, CA.

The Wade Family has requested donations in Ray’s honor be submitted to Blue Rock Springs Junior Golf Program, Blue Rock Springs Golf Course, 655 Columbus Pkwy, Vallejo, Ca. and The American Cancer Society.