| Raymond Edward LaPointe May 23, 1930 August 5, 2007 |
| Raymond Edward LaPointe, 77, of Twin Falls, passed away Sunday August 5, 2007, at his home Raymond was born in Putnam, Conn., the fourth of four children to Victor and Asalita Benoit LaPointe Raymond joined the Navy early and served in California and all over the world. He met and married Goldie L. Speaks on August 6, 1972, and to this union was born three children, daughter, Ann; and sons, Don and Victor. They shared 31 happy years together. He worked in the food service industry, managing many restaurants and cater-ing services. Raymond always maintained close ties to his family. He enjoyed coaching softball, football and basketball, and his family was blessed to have him as their coach as well. He loved playing golf and bowling; this past June, he bowled in the Seniors National and placed 12th of 52. Survivors include his daughter, Ann (Dan) Shepherd of Twin Falls; son, Don (Melinda) LaPointe of Gardenville, Nev., six grandchildren, Angel, Natelle, Joseph, Cassandra, Jeremy and Jodi; and six great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Goldie; and son, Victor. All services have been entrusted to the care of Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls. The family will hold a private time of remembrance at a later time. Add on: We will drop that Raymond stuff since we all knew him as Ray. When he won the "Super Senior" Division at the Idaho State Senior Championship Bowling Tournament in November of 2006, Ray became qualified to attend the National Senior Tournament. Ray was so excited and could hardly wait for the event to take place. When he came back from the National, you talk about excited! Ray elaborated on how much fun he had, how many wonderful people he had met and how the tournament directors were so great. Ray was a truly great representative for the bowlers in the State of Idaho. "Ray, we will miss you." |