Rasmuson – Raymond Rasmuson, a long time resident of the Duchess and Brooks area passed away peacefully with his family at his side at the Brooks Continuing Care on November 3rd, 2006 at the age of 91 years. Born in Averill, Minnesota April 22nd, 1915 Raymond came to Duchess in 1920 with his parents Annie and Knut Rasmuson and two brothers Clayton and Leonard where he lived and farmed for many years. He was loved and respected by everyone whose lives he touched. Raymond was a humble and honest man who was hardworking, skillful, and talented in numerous ways. He was a man who believed in the Word as much as he believed in his Family. As such, the depths of love allowed him to fulfill his purpose on earth while inspiring others to do so at the same time. Raymond will also be remembered for his love of music and his wonderful dry sense of humour. He will be remembered for being one of the greatest baseball pitchers in the E.I.D, pitching ball for the Duchess Dukes, The Millicent Young Liberals, Brooks Buffalos, and Vauxhall Jets. He was predeceased by his parents Annie and Knut Rasmuson, his first-born daughter, Geraldine Elizabeth, his first wife Mary, daughter Ruth, and brother Clayton, and his dearest late wife Maggie May Rasmuson. Raymond will be missed by his friends and most of all he will be lovingly missed by his family, daughters Karen Wasson, Beverley Michalezski (Nick), Elaine Saum (Judy), and Claudia Murphy (Jim), and sons Leslie and Lawrence Rasmuson, brother Leonard Rasmuson (Rose) and his many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Funeral services will be held will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 14th from Trinity Lutheran Church. Rev. John Theiss officiating. Friends and family are invited to join in a reception to follow in the Church Fellowship Hall. Interment to follow the reception in the Duchess Cemetery at 2:30 pm. In memory of Raymond, if friend’s desire, memorial tributes may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church Landscaping Fund, 811 Cassils Road West, Brooks T1R 0E4. Arrangements in care of SMITH FUNERAL HOME. Telephone 362-4636 or Toll Free (866) 362-4652.
