Raymond A. Busse, 79, of Kirkland, WA, passed away Friday, March 2, 2018, at his home.
Ray was born October 1, 1938 in Syracuse, New York, to Maria L. and Raymond E. Busse. He graduated from Liverpool High School in 1955 and from Syracuse University in 1959. On November 17, 1973, he married the former Judy Paris in Seattle. Ray had a successful and honorable career with Boeing as an Electrical Engineer for 36 years. He enjoyed reading, tennis, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Ray is survived by his son, Chris, his daughter, Jennifer, and his wife Judy of Kirkland, WA, two grandchildren, and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maria L. Croft and Raymond E. Busse, and his brother, Leonard Busse.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00, Saturday, March 10th at Barton Funeral Home, 11630 Slater Ave NE, Suite 1A, Kirkland, WA 98034. A Funeral Mass will take place Monday, March 12th, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Brendan’s Catholic Church, 10049 NE 195th St, Bothell, WA 98011. Ray will be laid to rest by close family at Holyrood Cemetery in Shoreline. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Washington Youth Soccer Association.