Ray Buchanan
April 28, 1929-May 18, 2015

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Ray Buchanan passed away peacefully on May 18, 2015, at Sutter Lakeside Hospital after being surrounded by most of his family the previous day.

He was born in Wellington, Texas, eventually moving to Lucerne. He had so many friends and loved this area.

Along the way he joined the Navy, serving two tours. He felt lucky to travel and see so much beautiful country.

He worked in the hardwood floor business and finally opened his own business in 1994, retiring on Oct. 1, 2014, when his health started declining.

Ray married Betty Reynolds on Nov. 9, 1991, and together they spent 24-plus wonderful years. He will be missed by so many.

He leaves behind his wife, Betty; and his children, Mike Buchanan, Midge Buchanan, Bill Meskimen, Charyl (Carl) Young, Sherry Fine, Patty Buchanan, Darla (Bob) Buckner, Vance (Terri) Reynolds and Dena (Bill) Reynolds.

His special friends Bob and Bernie Loe and Joe and Joann Haberthur were also such a wonderful part of his life.

He is predeceased by his daughter, Marge.

Cremation arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary/Chapel of the Lakes Crematory 707-263-0357 or 994-5611. Visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .