This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: McGowan, Larson, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5499/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Guard, Lincoln City, OR 97367 Posted: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 RAY LYNN JR. MCGOWAN Ray Lynn McGowan Jr, died July 8, 2010, at Lakeview Assisted Living in Lincoln City from undetermined causes. He was 86. Ray was born in Seattle on Jan. 20, 1924, to Ray Sr. and Lucille McGowan. In high school, Ray became an Eagle Scout. He joined the Navy in 1943 and was soon in the 7th Fleet with Bull Halsey all the way to Tokyo Bay. During the campaign, he received four battle stars along with numerous other medals. Ray met the love of his life, IngeBjorg Larson, in 1950. They married shortly after, on April 16, 1950, and were married for 60 years. Ray was the ultimate salesman, working a wide variety of jobs. He owned several restaurants, sold real estate, and, later, bought and sold notes. He was always on the move - living in Escondido, Calif., Portland, Ore., Port Townsend, Wash., and finally, in the Seagrove neighborhood of Gleneden Beach, where his son built his dream home. Ray and IngeBjorg lived in Seagrove for 20 years - a record for them. Ray had a wide variety of interests. He was a great skier and was selected as an alternate downhill skier for the 1952 Olympics. He built and raced sailboats. He was a barbershop singer and played golf for many years. Ray was also interested in helping people and volunteered through hospice. His family and friends will miss his good sense of humor, generosity and compassion for others. Ray is survived by his wife, IngeBjorg of Lincoln City; his son, Bruce, of Lincoln City; his brother, Tom, of Boise, Idaho; his two grandchildren, Jason and Gabe McGowan, of Lincoln City; and numerous nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 18, at Seagrove Community Center. Memorial contributions can be made to McGowan International Ministries, P.O. Box 176, Meridian, Idaho, 83680 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.