Andy Ray

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Andy Ray on January 18th, 2023,
of natural causes at his home in Blaine, Washington.

Andy was a backpacking enthusiast who explored much of the
Sierras, Cascades, Rockies, and the South West. Andy loved the Santa
Barbara’s back country, hiking most of it before graduating high
school. His passion for the performing arts led him to join the
marching band at Goleta Valley Jr high; then the choir at Dos Pueblos.
Later, as a music major, he toured Spain with the SBCC Chamber
Singers. Andy’s talents lead him to perform on TV, stage, and many
venues with the SB Men’s Ensemble. He landed the lead in a Crested
Butte theater production of Kiss Me Kate in CO. Many will also
remember his solo gigs with his guitar.

Andy built lifelong friendships through the sports that he loved. He
was accomplished at skateboarding, motorcycle riding, snowboarding,
and mountain biking. He was also an ace disc golfer at his home
course at Evergreen. He is accredited a whole new generation of disc golfers due to his sharing it with the ones he loved.

Andy’s desire for the road less travelled took him to the Pacific
Northwest in 1998; eventually, settling in Blaine, WA. As a self
taught mechanic, he loved working on his Ford trucks, which he used to
explore the Cascades with his beloved dogs by his side. He was a man
of few words, preferring to stay in motion. His out of the box view of
the world was treasured by his family and friends.

Would it be there, on a lapping shore
Or feathered wings across the sapphire sky
Do we comb the depths of a shadowed woods
To know one more day beside a beloved son.
So, we beckon now the growing dawn
To shine voice onto mountain, rock, and
Tree, because we miss him terribly.

Andy’s life will be celebrated at Tuckers Grove – Area #4 on Sunday,
August 27 at 1pm.
RSVP (805) 637-0581