Ray Henry Fann passed away in his Custer home Nov. 20, 2023 at the age of 91.
Born Feb. 24, 1932 to John and Cora Fann in Elk, Washington. He was the oldest of four children, all now deceased.
He married Hallie Ann Briet in August 1953 in Ellensburg, Washington. They had six children. After service to the U.S. Army, they moved their family to Bellingham, to manage the C. V. Wilder Farm in 1961. He also worked as a mechanic in Wilder Construction (now Granite) for 37 years.
Ray is survived by his wife Hallie of 70 years and his children: Helen (Doug) Rasmussen, Elvena Ricketts (Kip Hargrove), Richard Fann, Donnelly Chapin, Christopher Fann and Raymond Fann. Also, 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
Our family sends out a huge thank you to Hospice and Home Instead for their devoted and loving care the past few months. He will be sorely missed.
