Raymond G. Crees
May 15, 2018
Raymond G. Crees was born October 21, 1946, and passed away May 15, 2018, in Des Moines.
Raymond is survived by his children, Raymond Crees, Rodney Crees, Ronald Crees, Dawn (Mike) Ashley, LaRae (Tim) Bryant, Jessica (Mark) Cochrane, Roy (Julie) Crees, Jeff (Donna) Lewis, and Roxanne Lewis. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Russell (Katie) Ozimek, Amanda (Teddy) Cockerham, Carissa Boley and Brendan Boley whom he had raised as his own; 21 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur Crees, Rolly and Ada Marie Roberts, as well as his wife, Marie (Charlene) Boley.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines, with burial at 2 p.m. at Decatur City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 4-8 p.m., also at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Raymond.
Condolences may be expressed online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Linda Headrick Vestal
05/18/2018
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. I have known Ray since high school and I know that he loved each one of you kids. He may not be with you in person but he will always be with you in your hearts and will be watching over all of you.
Pam Wilmarth
05/17/2018
Im am so sorry for your loss! Ray will be deeply missed! I loved visiting with him at family gatherings. I will miss his stories and him telling me something as straight faced as can be and the only way I knew he was kidding was by the twinkle in his eyes. HUGS to you all!
Lori Smith
05/17/2018
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time in your lives. God Bless.
Steve and korrenia nuzum
05/16/2018
Rest in peace go fly high with the angels!
Joe and Tonya Battin
05/17/2018
Sorry for your loss, we hope that your memories over time helps with your grief and sadness. Our prayers go out to your family and friends
God Bless
Joe and Tonya Battin
Ella Gwartney
05/16/2018
My prayers are with your family for you are flying high with the angels may you rest in peace
Lisa A. Moreno-Musgrove
05/16/2018
Dear Family,
I am so sorry for our loss. Words cannot express the love that Man had for all of us, as we loved him just as much. He was always there for everyone. He was the glue of the Family. We will go on, but I did pray that Bob would be waiting for him, figger they will be in the same place :) Hopefully they will be fishing.
He is already missed. I love you Family, Thank you for letting him be a part of our Family.