Passed on August 15, 2018 at the age of 72 at his home in Mesa, AZ, with his family around him. Ray fought a long, hard battle with heart disease and diabetes. Ray was born on July 19,1946 in Sigourney, Iowa. His parents were Ivan and Laurine ( Johnston) Hanchett. He spent his formative years in the North English, Millersburg and Keswick area of Iowa.
At the age of 16, he and his family moved to Denver, CO. He attended and graduated from East High School in Denver in 1964. In 1966 he entered the United States Army and was stationed at Wildflicken, Germany until his honorable discharge in 1969. He returned to the Denver area where he worked at a Jeep Dealership until he opened and operated a 4-Wheel drive repair business in Englewood, CO. In 1999 he changed his careers and purchased a Mailing Equipment Co which he sold in 2010.
He married Jane (Owen) Hanchett on August 27, 1970. She and his two sisters were at his side when he passed: Janet Bannan and Virginia Komemda, both also of Mesa, Az. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews, and innumerable friends.
He acquired a hobby of Silver Smithing after moving to Arizona and made many pieces of jewelry for family and friends. He was the Coordinator and taught Silver Smithing classes at Valle Del Oro Senior Resort, where he & Jane resided. He will be sorely missed in that shop at VDO.
A public memorial service will be held in the fall at VDO after his winter friends return for the season. Announcement will come at a later time on FaceBook.
Ray was the best cousin a man could ask for. We will miss him.
Thoughts & prayers Jane!?
Roxie
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jane. Love Shaun, Lori and Kelly
Ray was an amazing man, teacher, and mentor. Had a heart of gold. The kids, who called him Grandpa Ray or Grandpa Moses, are heart broken. So much love he and Jane showed all of us Larkin’s. We love you both! And will never forget Grandpa Ray
I am thinking of all of you. I feel very blessed to have been able to see and spend time with Raymond in June. Sending much love to Jane, Virginia and Janet.
Ray was an awesome man with a heart of gold! I will never forget the time he spent with me, mentoring me in starting my own business. His advice was invalueable. He was very generous and kind to our family as well. We all loved him and he will be greatly missed. I hope you Jane and the rest of your family are doing well. Know that he will be greatly missed.
Ray was a very large part of my life and I can’t even measure the amount of life lessons I learned from him. He was by far the greatest person to work for and also be able to call a friend. My love to Jane and Virginia. I’m thinking of you guys and sending my best to all the Family. Hope to see you at the services.
Ray was a wonderful man. He and Jane were there for us in our greatest hour of need. We will never forget him and always treasure his memory. God bless Ray
Ray was the best cousin a man could ask for. We will miss him.
Thoughts & prayers Jane!?
Roxie
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jane. Love Shaun, Lori and Kelly
Ray was an amazing man, teacher, and mentor. Had a heart of gold. The kids, who called him Grandpa Ray or Grandpa Moses, are heart broken. So much love he and Jane showed all of us Larkin’s. We love you both! And will never forget Grandpa Ray
I am thinking of all of you. I feel very blessed to have been able to see and spend time with Raymond in June. Sending much love to Jane, Virginia and Janet.
Ray was an awesome man with a heart of gold! I will never forget the time he spent with me, mentoring me in starting my own business. His advice was invalueable. He was very generous and kind to our family as well. We all loved him and he will be greatly missed. I hope you Jane and the rest of your family are doing well. Know that he will be greatly missed.
Ray was a very large part of my life and I can’t even measure the amount of life lessons I learned from him. He was by far the greatest person to work for and also be able to call a friend. My love to Jane and Virginia. I’m thinking of you guys and sending my best to all the Family. Hope to see you at the services.
Ray was a wonderful man. He and Jane were there for us in our greatest hour of need. We will never forget him and always treasure his memory. God bless Ray