![]() ![]() Jim was preceded in death by his parents and younger sister Cathy and a nephew Justin. He loved going to the Beach & North Fork, camping and sitting around the campfire with his family. Jim resided in Salem Oregon most of his life until he passed on April 3, 2023. It helped him to be proud of himself because he drove the Taxi for 12 years. His occupation of becoming a Taxi Cab Driver meant a lot to him. Jim was married to Gorgene Gray (Riggs) and they had two daughters, Jacqueline Beal and Dorene Gillespie. He was born in Olympia, Washington on Decemto Raymond James Gillespie SR. It is with a great sadness that I write of the passing of Raymond James Gillespie Jr. A memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, April 12, at 2:00 PM in Immanuel’s Reformed Church locatd at 4653 Sunnyview Rd. Viewing will take place on Tuesday April 11, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in city View Funeral Home locates at 390 Hoyt St. He is survived by the love of his life, Wilma, children Charlotte (Mike Epping), John Ramak (Denise, Terri (Bill Hekman), Michael Ramak (Kristina), grandchildren Shephanie (Camron Fleck), Christopher Epping, Lyndsey (Andy Nauman), Lesley (Jake Molina), William Hekman (Kristin, Cassandra (Kyle Nakashima), Timothy Hekman (Aimee), Samuel Hekman( Laura), Emma Ramak, Riley Baldinger, Reagan Ramak, Great grandchildren, Andrew Nauman, Madison Fleck, Haylee Nauman, Julianna Nauman, Jaxon Fleck, Elliana Epping, Jase Hekman, Oliver Epping, Emmaline Hekman, Gwenyth Nakashima, Kai Hekman, Everett Hekman, Jacob Molina, Nora Hekman and brothers Simon and Henry Ramak. He was preceded in death by his parents, Simon and Rita Ramak, brothers Frank Ramak, Fred Ramak and William Ramak. He enjoyed fishing with his longtime friends, camping with family and most of all admiring his grand and great grandchildren. He was active in his church as a deacon, elder, Sunday school teacher and many other roles. He moved his family to Silverton, Oregon in 1977 where he started, owned and operated Salem Installation Supply until his retirement in 2009. John has various jobs in California including carpet installer and business owner. ![]() He married Wilma Christine Hammingh on Jin Artesia, California. He was born on in Leiden, Netherland, to his parents Simon and Rita Ramak (VanderMey). John Ramak, 81 passed away Wednesday April 5, 2023, at his home while surrounded by his family. ![]()
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