Raymond A Kern

Raymond “Ray” A. Kern, 61, of Sunnyside, WA went to be in the arms of his Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 1, 2016.    Ray was born April 9, 1955 in McLaughlin, South Dakota the son of Ella Emma (Raesler) and Christoph Kern.  He received his education in Sunnyside and Grandview.  Ray worked for various farmers throughout the valley before working at Snowkist in Grandview, WA for several years.   For the last twenty-six years Ray worked for the City of Yakima in the Public Works Street Division.   He married Becky (Fielder) Carter on June 12, 2004 in Sunnyside, WA.  Ray loved to fish especially when he was accompanied by his niece, Dusty.  He also enjoyed camping, hiking, smoking fish, working on his small farm, raising cattle and grass hay.  He took every opportunity to hold hands with the love of his life, Becky.  Ray attended the Cornerstone Assembly of God Church in Sunnyside, WA.He is survived by his wife, Becky Kern of Sunnyside, WA. One daughter, Terra Karl of Post Falls, Idaho.  Four grandchildren, two brothers, Elmer Kern of Auburn, WA and Carl “Bud” Kern of Sunnyside, WA and numerous nieces and nephews.   He is preceded in death by his parents, Ella Emma and Christoph Kern, two sisters, Dolores Kern and Mary Ann Kern.  

Viewing and visitation will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Smith Funeral Home in Sunnyside, WA.  Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 13, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.  at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Sunnyside, WA.  Burial to follow at  the Lower Valley Memorial Gardens.  Those wishing to sign Raymond’s online memorial book may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com    Smith Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

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