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Dwayne Walden posted a condolence
Saturday, April 23, 2016
I just learned of his passing. I'm sadden he is gone. I am the son of his half brother Tom Walden. My grandpa Walden and father Tom and my grandmother Georgia ray's mom are all gone now ray. I met with him in 2011 and we talked @ everything and he help me rediscover my lineage. I tried reconnecting with him a yr ago. I was too late. I was blessed with a daughter on Dec.26th 2014. I named her after my late grandmother whom I loved dearly, Ray's mom. I so much wanted Ray to know this and meet her. Her name is Georgia Rayne Walden.I hope one day Donna can see the little Georgia Walden that Ray was not able too. My heart goes out to the entire family. Me and my 2 children Logan and Georgia Walden are the last 3 Walden's left in lineage. Raymond was my connection to the family I have loved and lost. I hope to reconnect with Donna and the rest of her family.
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Judy Riggs Clubine posted a condolence
Saturday, March 19, 2016
It was with great sadness that I only now learned of Mr. Houser's passing. I know how much he meant to his family, especially Darla. Please know that you are remembered with fondness. Thoughts and prayers for all of you.
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Teresa (Williams) Svedman posted a condolence
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Hello all, I wanted to send our love and condolences. We are so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of the Houser household. Ray will be missed.
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Suzanne Blubaugh posted a condolence
Saturday, April 11, 2015
My deepest sympathies to the entire family. I have heard so many wonderful stories and I have truly been blessed by knowing Ray's daughter Laura. I know that he was an incredible educator and inspired many. He has raised and loved an incredible family and his legacy will live on through them.
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Lanita Jay posted a condolence
Friday, April 10, 2015
We will be forever grateful for the many many years of his help and dedication to the Historical Society. He was an amazing person and will be missed by so many.
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Joy Peck posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
To the family of Raymond Houser. Sympathy to all of you. Mr. Houser was a great teacher and he always was kind to everyone. He will be missed. Sincerely, Joyce Munsen Peck and Troy Bland.
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Joe Eaton posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Donna and girls: Ray was a great U.S. History teacher, coach and friend. I remember Steve Poeschel and I drove to Iola back around 1967 for words of wisdom and guidance. On the way home I had a car wrech east of Iola across the bridge. Scared Steve a little but we made it back OK. I had a lot of fun wrestling, JV baseball and JV football with Ray as a coach. I wasn't a starter on varsity but still learned a lot and really enjoyed his coaching. I remember the log cabin at Lincoln school wrestling practices. I always asked Paul Porter about Ray when Paul was at KBA meetings. We are all blessed to have known Ray. Thanks for lending him to all of us through the years. Joe Eaton El Dorado
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Brent Almasi posted a condolence
Friday, April 3, 2015
Mr. Houser was one of the great positive influences in my life, as he was for so many. May he rest in peace.
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Daniel L. Myers posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Donna, sorry to hear of your husband's death.
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Shelia and Don Lampe posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Donna and family, Words cannot express how much we will all miss Ray. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Shelia and Don Lampe
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Leroy Burton posted a condolence
Saturday, March 28, 2015
I just learned of Coach Houser's passing. In his short time in El Dorado, he influenced many boy's lives. Several of the American Legion team members continued playing, coaching and teaching as they grew older. I tried to instill in my student athletes the same characteristics as the ones he taught me. I thank him for his positive influence and his dedication to education. RIP.
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Jon Gull posted a condolence
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Donna and family, So sorry to hear about Coach Houser. Was the best conditioning, wrestling coach I'm proud he coached me to win State! He also taught me to be a better ball player and person. Will remember him forever. Jon Gull
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Brian Pannell posted a condolence
Thursday, March 26, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear of Coach Ray's passing. I really enjoyed having him as a coach and teacher, he certainly was highly skilled at each endeavor. He was a great coach and military historian; I'll never forget his quote of Nathan Bedford Forrest, a Confederate Civil War General, regarding success on the football field, "Get there the fustest with the mostest." God Bless Brian Pannell
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Judy Baker posted a condolence
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Donna and family, So sorry for your loss, but just keep your memories alive! What a great guy! He served our community well, as do u Donna! I remember him as a great teacher and coach. He enjoyed life and especially his family! Didn't know he was a WSU grad, as I am! I am sure he will be cheering them on as they play Notre Dame! Got bless u all!
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Margarette McReynolds posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
When I was in jr high , I thought Mr Houser was a older man. Ha ha. I was in the class of 70 so that would of made him a whole 35. To know someone successful, and who touches many lives is to know a teacher like Ray Houser. Thank you for touching the lives of young people everywhere.
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Tom Williams posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Donna and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you! Ray Houser, what a wonderful man, he was so special to many people! I have never met another individual in my life that I have had so much respect for. Ray was one of a kind, and he knew how to bring out the best in people! He was loved and will be missed by so many people!
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Brad long posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Ray was in El Dorado only three years but he made a positive impression on many teenagers, adults and the El Dorado community. As head wrestling coach, he took five wrestlers to 5A state and won second place. No EHS team as done as well since. El Dorado was proud. As head Am. Legion baseball coach he took 10 players to AAA state and won first place. No El Dorado team has done as well since. El Dorado was proud. Ray was fair, firm, fun to play for , and always respected. Coach Houser, El Dorado will miss you and, I will miss you.
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sue scantlin posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Donna, So sorry to read of your loss. Ray was a wonderful person. It was a blessing to know him. God bless you & family.
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Stacey Clifford Merando posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Mrs. Houser...My heart is broken. The two of you were such a dynamic duo, influencing the youth of Iola at the age that is really matters. You believed in all of us. Thank you for always loving us and cheering us on as adolescents and adults! I could never thank either of you enough for being such wonderful role models. I will hold you both close to my heart forever. I am so sorry for the loss of this great man.
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john stranghoner posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Coach will greatly missed by all the people he coached or had in class thanks for the memories. God bless your family.
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Ethel Blanchard posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Thoughts and Prayers for the family. The teaching world has lost a great teacher, coach and friend. RIP Mr. Houser! Ethel Blanchard Class of 1983
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Gene Myrick posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
What a lost to the city of Iola and the Houser family. Ray was a one of a kind person, someone that a person could talk to and he would tell you like it was no matter what. I remember walking into his class as a scared 7th grader and new to Iola and he told me to keep my head up and go for it that I could do what ever I wanted, and I did, thank you Ray for all you have done and all the peoples life's that you have touch over the years, to the Houser family you all are in my prayers, Gene Myrick Class of 83
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Jerry williams posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Donna, Sorry to hear of Ray's passing. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Ray's devotion and commitment to family and friends were beyond compare. His ability to teach, coach and inspire young athletes was a gift, a gift that I personally will never forget. Rest in peace coach. Jerry Williams
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RogerDiebolt posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Teacher, mentor, father figure, coach and friend. Sorry for your loss, he will be greatly missed. RIP coach
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Adam Nguyen posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
I'm very sorry for your departure. You made a difference in our lives. Adam Nguyen
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Brenda Sallee Hehr posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
What a great teacher!! Made a huge impression
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Hannah Barclay posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Donna and family, you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Jennifer Hutton posted a condolence
Monday, March 23, 2015
Prayers and love to the family. Will always remember him as an inspirational teacher, a vocal and animated coach,and simply just a great man who cared about children and his community.
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Barbara Chalker Anderson posted a condolence
Monday, March 23, 2015
Donna - Ray was always fun to talk with. I will miss his humor and wit. I will miss his cooking and offerings of Scotch. He touched so very many lives- the world will be a sadder place without him. Love you always - Barbara
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Charles & Betsy Stephens posted a condolence
Monday, March 23, 2015
Donna & family: So sorry for your loss. He will be missed
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Amanda Hatch-Tadlock posted a condolence
Monday, March 23, 2015
Mrs. Houser & family, I am so very sorry for your loss of Mr.Houser. It broke my heart to hear of his illness when I ran into you at the hospital in Wichita. You both are amazing, wonderful people. May God wrap his arms around you all during this difficult time.
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Jan Tharp - Drimmel posted a condolence
Monday, March 23, 2015
Donna & Family, So sorry to hear of Rays passing! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Ron Helman Jr. posted a condolence
Monday, March 23, 2015
Ray was a great man that always thought of others, he was my teacher, coach and friend, the things he taught us in school and on the field made us who we are, and I will never forget him, he was one of the greats, I will miss you Mr. Houser
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Kathy Werner posted a condolence
Monday, March 23, 2015
With Fond memories cousin,Kathy and Carl Werner family
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Bart Long posted a condolence
Monday, March 23, 2015
Donna and family, The last time I saw Ray was at my father's funeral in 2012. His breathing was being aided with an oxygen mask. The love that he showed that day towards my father and our family will always be remembered. Ray left his mark on El Dorado...he was one of the good guys.
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Rod Morgan posted a condolence
Monday, March 23, 2015
Dear Donna and family, Ray coached me in sports. I remember having to rush home from football on Tuesdays so Ray could get home to watch "Combat". He supervised a paint crew consisting of Mike Kelly, John Blackmore, Gary Oaks, Mike Bishop, Jerry Williams and myself, Rod Morgan. We practiced wrestling in a log cabin that Ray kept at 80 degrees and Donna kept homemade posters on the walls. Ray was tough, fair and respected and a man I admired. He will be missed by so many but his good lessons remain in all of us.
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Jennifer (Daugherty) Gianou posted a condolence
Monday, March 23, 2015
Mrs. H, My heart goes out to you. I'm so sorry for your loss, Mr. H was a great man!
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Christine ( Howell) Beagel posted a condolence
Monday, March 23, 2015
Mrs. Houser, My heart and prays go out to you and your family . Mr. Houser will be missed he always h ad a kind word and a smile.
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Detlef Galbreath posted a condolence
Monday, March 23, 2015
So sorry to hear about Mr. Houser!!! He was one of my all-time favorite teachers. I always looked up to him for the way he carried himself, as a man, as a role-model. Thank you, Mr. Houser, for all you have done and the lives you have touched!!
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John and Jayme Donaldson posted a condolence
Monday, March 23, 2015
What an amazing teacher and coach. He will be missed.
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Parry Owen posted a condolence
Monday, March 23, 2015
So sorry to hear about Ray's passing. He was a great coach to me and a wonderful friend. I will miss him dearly but will remember him always.
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Jason Snavely posted a condolence
Monday, March 23, 2015
A great loss to all the students he guided.
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Angela Hulvey (Johnson) posted a condolence
Monday, March 23, 2015
Dear Mrs. Houser, I am saddened to hear of the loss of such a wonder man and excellent teacher. He made each and every student feel like they were someone. He made us all feel like were could accomplish anything. His memory will live on through his students.
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Patty Kipp Shryock posted a condolence
Monday, March 23, 2015
Dear Donna, I am so very sorry to read of your loss of Ray. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincere condolences, Patty Kipp ShryockD
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Cliff Wilson posted a condolence
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Donna. May you look back on your memories with Ray with the understanding that he was a fine man, respected in his community and profession. Pam and I know you will miss him greatly.
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Melinda Lopez and family posted a condolence
Sunday, March 22, 2015
God bless you all during this time of grief! May your hearts be comforted by His love!
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Terry Taylor & Family posted a condolence
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
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Becky Morris posted a condolence
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Prayers to the family during this time. Mr. and Mrs. Houser never forgot a student even in their retirement. Every student counted in the classroom. He was a great teacher and community member, may his impact live on.
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Brandy Tenorio Rose posted a condolence
Sunday, March 22, 2015
So sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed.
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Pam Riebel posted a condolence
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Ray was the reason I stayed in education. He was the support and advice a new teacher needed! His memory will last forever!
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Shawna Robb Sterneker posted a condolence
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Coach Houser touched my life as a coach, teacher, and friend...as he did so many others. He had a genuine love for kids and teaching, and it showed. He will be missed by so many of us! Sincere condolences, Shawna Robb Sterneker
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Brenda Cooper(rohr) posted a condolence
Sunday, March 22, 2015
So sorry to hear of his passing what a wonderful teacher2
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Eugene Myrick posted a condolence
Sunday, March 22, 2015
So sorry to hear about the passing of a person that touch so many young peoples life's over the years. I am one of those that he made different in my life. He told me no matter what of life you come from you can do better and he let me know that I could do better and show me the way while I was in Jr. High and later as a fellow worker. He will greatly be miss by so many people, my prayers go out to the Houser family
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Carly Evans posted a condolence
Sunday, March 22, 2015
What a great man & great teacher. The world & a lot of kids from Iola are better because of him. All my sympathy.
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Jerrell & B. Ellen Smith posted a condolence
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Donna, Laura (please excuse if name misspelled) and Darla 'Duck' Houser So many memories through the years of your family, prayers and loving thoughts to you all. Ray contributed through teaching and coaching, touched many, many lives. A profession of dedication and loving what he was doing. Each of you have also made so many friends in the Iola area, know you're in lots of hearts wanting to share your loss, with love.
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Audrey Siebuhr posted a condolence
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Dear Donna, So sorry to hear of Rays passing. I always respected him and loved his sense of humor. Thinking of you during this time.
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Michael Lonergan posted a condolence
Sunday, March 22, 2015
One of my favorite teachers. Really caring with a great sense of humor! Made my world a better place!
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Marcia Smith posted a condolence
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Donna, My heart is broken to learn of Ray's passing. When I think of Ray, I think of a loving husband, father, and grandfather. His family was his whole world. In fact, he was like a father to me in so many ways. Our love and prayers are with you, Darla, Laura, John, Garrett, and Morgan during this difficult time and always. Brian, Marcia, Amber, Taylor, and John
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Kim Rich posted a condolence
Sunday, March 22, 2015
I will miss Coach. He always believed in me; often when I did not believe in myself.
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Rev. Daren Baldwin posted a condolence
Sunday, March 22, 2015
We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers and our hearts are heavy on your behalf.
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Jeam Still posted a condolence
Sunday, March 22, 2015
onna I am so sorry to hear that Ray passed away. I knowthat he has been ailing a long to\ime, but it is still very hard ona perswon. May god BNelss you and hold him in your loving care at the sad time.
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Virginia Marker (Erb) posted a condolence
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Sending lots of hugs and prayers to you Donna and to your family. Ray was a great man and will be missed by many.
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Janet Wilson posted a condolence
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Donna and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
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Betty Pierson posted a condolence
Saturday, March 21, 2015
To The Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Betty Hyatt-Pierson, Emporia. Grace Hyatt, Gas City.
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vernon hill posted a condolence
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Sorry to here about mr Houser.he was a great teacher and coach.
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Nellie Rose posted a condolence
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Donna, my deepest sympathy goes to you and your family at the loss of Ray. I always enjoyed visiting with him because he was such a pleasant person.. He was a great teacher and will be missed by many.
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Tom and Judy Brigham posted a condolence
Saturday, March 21, 2015
We are heartbroken for you and your family. The strength and courage that you showed during Ray's illness is an inspiration for us all.
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Jerry and Deb Lampe posted a condolence
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Donna, We are so sorry for your loss. Ray was a good man and a good teacher. He will not be forgotten.
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