Ray Eugene Eversmeyer

Ray Eugene Eversmeyer, age 86, of Baldwin City, Kansas, died on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, while surrounded by family at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Lawrence, Kansas. He was born in Randolph, Kansas August 9, 1929, the son of Gideon F. Eversmeyer and Susie (Kintigh) Eversmeyer. Ray spent several years in Arkansas and later moved with his family to Garnett. He then moved again in his youth to Ottawa, KS where he graduated from Ottawa High School with the class of 1947. He lived the rest of his life in the rural Ottawa and rural Baldwin City area. Ray was inducted into the United States Army in 1955. He served his country bravely attaining the rank of Private First Class. He was Honorably Discharged in 1957. Before his service Ray spent a few years working for Bennett Creamery in Ottawa. After his service, Ray worked at the Ottawa Co-op. He then began a 26 year career with Hallmark Cards in Lawrence in the maintenance department. Through all of his other jobs Ray also was always farming on the side. As a child ray attended Union Chapel Methodist Church. He was also an active member of the Lawrence Gem and Mineral Club. Ray was a "Rock Hound". He travelled all over the country in search of special rocks and minerals. He also loved to read and truly treasured his moments farming. He was a loving father and husband. On June 20, 1953, Ray was united in marriage with Lois Batdorf at North Baptist Church, Ottawa. They enjoyed 63 years of loving marriage. Lois survives of the home. Ray is also survived by daughter, Rayann Eversmeyer of Baldwin City; two brothers, Harold Eversmeyer and his wife, Ruth, of Mt. Juliet, TN, Merle Eversmeyer and his wife, Beverly, of Manhattan, Kansas; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and two daughters Joyce Eversmeyer and Jane Eversmeyer. Graveside funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 2, 2016, at Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, Kansas. The family suggests memorials to Oncology Department of Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Memorials may be sent c/o Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, P.O. Box 14, Ottawa, Kansas. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family through www.lamb-roberts.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ray Eugene Eversmeyer please visit our Sympathy Store.

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