William Wray Service Bulletin, Zoom Reception Link

A Service of Celebration for the Life of William Wray

July 28, 1955—May 1, 2021

May 27, 2021 3:00 pm Union Church

Rev. Kent Gilbert, Pastor Bernardo Scarambone, Organist

Prelude

Ringing of the Peace Bell

Welcome Rev. Kent Gilbert

Opening Prayer

Hymn My Shepherd Will Supply My Need Resignation

Readings

Isaiah 41:5-10, 17-20

Matthew 11:28-30

Words of Remembrance and Reflection

Those who wish to share a brief word or memory are welcome to do so at this time.

Responsive Reading Psalm 121

One: I lift up my eyes to the hills—from where will my help come?

All: My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

One: He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber.

All: He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.

One: The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade at your right hand.

All: The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night.

One: The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life.

All: The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time on and for evermore.

Prayer of Blessing and Release

Hymn Be Still My Soul Finlandia

Postlude

William Wray

July 28, 1955—May 1, 2021

William Wray, 65, Jonesboro, Arkansas

May 1st, 2021, when you passed away, it was a very sad day for your family: Your mother, Betty, your younger brother, James, your youngest brother, Thomas, and your younger sister, Ellen. Despite the efforts of the professionals at St. Bernard’s Hospital, you just could not overcome the effects of acute pancreatitis.

For the last 25 years you have lived and worked in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Your friends and colleagues in the St. Bernards Hospital IT Department will miss your camaraderie and your “The problem with that is…..” way of wanting the best for everyone in the IT department. You will be remembered for times when helping hospital staff with computer problems, you might grumble “user error”, but then laugh and happily fix the problem. Outside of work, even though you were not always very outgoing, you would gladly help your friends and neighbors the best way you could. You would make a point to say “hi” to your neighbors and keep an eye out for the neighborhood.

What were your passions? What made your eyes sparkle?

Remembering your past canine companions, Giotto and Thalia. They were a true source of joy for you and everyone they met.

You were a chef, the best kind of chef, always glad to share of your vast knowledge and even your culinary secrets.

Vacations to the family cabin in the north woods of Wisconsin. Whether alone or with family, this is when you would truly relax and enjoy a simpler life.

Keeping you near in our memories, keeping you with us in memories,

We have many more campfires yet to enjoy.

Many more meals to share.

Many more glasses to raise.

Being your brother and friend for just one day more than fills my heart.

-James

When you moved away,

I borrowed your place at the table.

When I learned to play a musical instrument,

I borrowed your flute.

My memories of you—your gift to me,

Are all mine to be joyfully shared.

-Ellen

Fire ring, glowing coals

Brats and burgers spitting juice

Rippled lake sparkles

-Ellen

All are welcome to a Virtual Reception via Zoom, about 4 pm Eastern. Time is approximate, let’s give Betty time to get home and seated in her favorite chair. Rev. Kent will host.

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