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Raymond Lies
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Raymond “Ray” James Lies was born June 17, 1979, in Harvey, ND, the son of Peter and Sandi (Johnson) Lies. He was baptized and received his First Communion at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bremen, ND. He was an adventurous type and began a new journey in the arms of God on June 16, 2013. As a child, adventure was in his blood, beginning with watching his weekly Babe Winkleman show. He was an avid outdoor enthusiast, and enjoyed hunting, hiking, rugged outdoors and, of course, fishing. He was sure to make a trip each year to Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada to Uncle Tim’s to get away from everything - but the wildlife and the fish. He also enjoyed paddlefish season in western ND. He excelled at school and graduated with honors from New Rockford Central in 1997. Growing up he loved working with his hands and so he went to college at NDSCS and earned a degree in welding. With his talents, he worked in Fessenden doing welding fabrication. He progressed to an employment with Dakota Fence for a short time. He then found his travel passion with the BNSF railroad in 2004. He shared many loves including collecting fishing gear and guns. His other passions were shopping at Cabella’s and his vehicles. Something about Ray that most people took for granted is that he was a very honest person. He always believed in good morals and when people that he cared about showed poor judgment of character, he took it to heart. He had a tough shell and especially when it came to his family, he was very protective. He was a homebody and that is what gave him a sense of strength and wholeness. He is loved and will be missed. Ray is survived by his parents, Peter Lies, New Rockford, Sandi J. Lies, New Rockford; sisters, Nicholl Thigpen, of Georgia, Andrea (Butch) Lies, Rapid City, SD, Jean (John) Schuster and family, New Rockford; brothers, Dion (Paula) Lies and family, Harrah, OK, Brett (Luann) Lies, Maple Grove, MN, and Dan (Ashley) Lies, New Rockford, Grandmas Lois Johnson and Mildred Lies, both of New Rockford; numerous aunts and uncles, and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by Grandpas James H. Johnson and Raymond Lies, and one niece, Aylah Brewer. PRAYER SERVICE: Friday at 7PM in St. John's Catholic Church, NR FUNERAL MASS: St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford, ND DATE AND TIME: Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 10:30 AM INTERMENT: St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Rural Bremen, ND |
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Name: Marvyl (Halvorson) Strassberg
Date: 6/25/2013
Message: So sorry to hear of your loss. Sandi, I think I know you from school in Mayville. I am sorry to bother you with this if we don't know each other. My condolences just the same.
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Name: Estagen Zimmerman
Date: 06-23-2013
Message: What a great loss for the BNSF Railway Family, Ray was as honest as they come, he was not afraid to try different jobs at work. He was his own kind of person, not pretending to be anything different than what he was or believed in. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time. May Ray rest in eternal peace.
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Name: terry and colleen
Date: june 18
Message: so sorry for your loss
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Name: Darlene & Gary Risovi
Date: 06202013
Message: So very sorry to hear of the death of your son. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort and peace.
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Name: Joelyn (Bymoen) Scriba
Date: 6/19/13
Message: To the Lies Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, and my condolences to your family.
Special thoughts.
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Name: Eric Koepplin
Date: 6-20-13
Message: My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm so sorry to hear of Rays passing, he was a very good and kind man.
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Name: Larry & Debbie Wiese
Date: 6-20-13
Message: Dear Pete & Family We were so sorry to see your son has passed away, it is a very hard thing to handle, as we know, as our son passed in 08. I can olny say that as time passes, it gets a little better, but it is never right. We are thinking of you, and you are in our prayers.
Larry & Debbie Wiese
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Name: Billie Jo Reutter
Date: 06/19/2013
Message: I am blessed to have known Ray for a short time through his friendship with my husband Larry. He was kind to us in his visits, and he had a fun sense of humor. I am praying for peace for you as you mourn his loss.
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Name: Roger and Mary Motschenbacher
Date: 06/19/13
Message: Sandi and family, I know we have lost touch over the years but just want to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Believe we met Ray years and years ago but never really got to know him. However, his obituary speaks volumes for his character and his place in this life. Let us know if we can help. We live in Fargo now. Our condolences to the family.
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Name: Sheree (Bush) Harrell
Date: 06/19/13
Message: My prays go out to the family and friends of Ray. He was my classmate, we had alot of good memories as the class of "97".
2 Corinthians 4:17-18 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outwieghs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary but what is unseen is eternal. RIP Ray, we love you!
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Name: Dolly
Date: 06/19/2013
Message: I'am so sorry for losing one of your children. I wish and hope that God will get you through this trying time. Know that he is with you and is there to help you. I wished I had gotten to know him more. Living far away we didn't always get to see the kids. I want you to know that I'am here for you if you need to talk or anything. Wish we could be there for you. We Love You and God Bless Ray as he is not suffering anymore. I want you know that you are a wonderful Mother and Sister. Love you
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Name: Dean and Marilyn Anderson
Date: 6/18/13
Message: Dean and I are very sorry for your loss. I think Ray was a classmate of Stacy's. Ray was always so kind to me when I moved to town even though he didn't know me very well and I didn't always recall his name, we would be chatting away in a few seconds after realizing who each other was. Our sympathies. Lossing a child and/or brother is difficult when they are young. I understand.
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Name: Sandy Malzahn
Date: 6/18/2013
Message: Sandi,
So sorry to learn about the loss of your son. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this trying time. If you ever need to talk you know how to get a hold of me, please don't hesitate!
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Name: Deanna Erickson
Date: June 18, 2013
Message: My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. I am so sorry for your loss.
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Name: Carrie & Aaron Opdahl
Date: 18 June 2012
Message: Dear Lies family ~ Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time, and for Ray. We will miss him. He was always a really great friend. We had many good times and memories that we will keep with us forever. Love you, Ray.
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Name: Cindy Schuster & Family
Date: 06/18/2013
Message: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He will certainly be missed. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you.
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Name: Cheryl Janzen (Erdelbrock)
Date: June 18th2013
Message: Dear Sandy,Pete,Kevin,Kim, Mom, Daniel and the entire family.
I am so sorry. Ray was a nice person with beautiful blue eyes.I will never forget him. I saw him a lot when I moved home to N.R. My prayers are with you all.