Lyle Raymond “Ray” Weber, 72, of Mission Viejo, Calif., a former Baker City resident, died Dec. 13, 2001.
There was a private family memorial service Saturday.
Lyle R. Weber achieved a great deal in his 72 years. He was a staff sergeant in the Civil Air Patrol, Staff, a sergeant in the ROTC, and a veteran of the Army Air Force and the U.S. Navy.
He worked in commercial construction for 45 years, beginning as a carpenter and retiring as a respected superintendent of blueprint detail.
He was awarded a multitude of art, photography, and volunteer service awards.
He was an active member of the Baker City Lions Club and a Trail Tender at the Interpretive Center, where he was known (in character) as Judge William Bristow.
He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. His love and spirit continues.
He was a son-in-law to Frances F. Wilson; husband to Cornella Louise Weber for 52 years; father to Stanley Weber, Thomas Weber, and Renee Scura; grandfather of six; and father-in-law to Brian Scura and Penny Weber.
Used with permission from: The Baker City Herald, Baker City, Oregon, December 21, 2001
Transcribed by: Belva Ticknor