Raymond Howard Love, 86, 23-year resident of Oak Harbor, died at Whidbey Island Manor Sunday, June 15, 2003.

Mr. Love was born in Avilla, Mo., April 18, 1917, to Walter Roy Love and Elva May (Bogue) Love. He was raised in Kansas, where he attended schools. Following high school, he joined the US Army, and served during World War II. He was honorably discharged as a staff sergeant. He was employed as an accountant for the Wayne County, Mich., hospital for more than 25 years. Ray was married to Hilda Maxine Shaver on June 10, 1972, in LaMirada, Calif. They moved to Oak Harbor in October 1980 from Whittier, Calif. Ray was a member of First Reformed Church. He enjoyed fishing as a hobby.

Ray is survived by his wife, Hilda Maxine Love at home; three children, Howard Wayne Love of Howell, Mich., Cheryl Oxley of Tecumseh, Mich. and Dennis Love, also of Michigan; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Gladys Currie of Wayne, Mich., and Velma Webster of Peoria, Ill.; also, numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth and Estel Love.

A memorial graveside service will be Friday, June 20, at 10a.m., at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Pastor Tad Southard officiating. Memorials may be made to a favorite charity. Arrangements and cremation under direction of Burley Funeral Chapel.