Raymond Deloss Eblen, 78, Camden MO, passed away Saturday,January 7, 2012 at the Ashton Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Liberty MO. Cremation. Memorial services: 11am on Saturday,January 14 2012 at the Polley Funeral Home in Richmond MO.
Raymond was born on February 1 1933 in Independence MO, son of Bircha and Sylvia (Race) Eblen.
He worked as a painter and diesel mechanic for Peterbuilt, Freight Liner, Ford Freight, I.B.F., and retired from Over Nite Trucking.
He loved to restore motorcycles and old cars. He was known to many as the "Bike Man". He was an avid race fan and almost never missed watching a race. He loved his cats, especially "Socks", who would ride with him on his shoulder or he would carry around like a baby. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He would try to do anything anyone asked of him.
Raymond Served his country in the Army National Guard and then in the Regular Army during the Korean Conflict.
On June 29, 2001 he married Ellinor (Abbott) Eblen who survives of the home.
Besides his wife Ellinor, survivors include nine children: Carlene Garwacki (Ed) of Oregon OH, Raymond Eblen (Karen) of Salix IA, Christine Hutchens of Portland OR, Tym Eblen (Dana) of Raleigh NC, Terry Eblen (Chris) of Des Moines IA, Donna Eblen (Jerry Haslett) of Lawson MO, Darla Rhein (Bill) of Omaha NE, Nora Walker (Paul) of Santee CA, and Bryan Rockford of Columbus NE; sister: Arlene Hermanson of Lawson; Three brothers: Marion Eblen of Des Moines, Leonard Eblen of Salem IN, and James Eblen (Mary) of Rushville IL; four sisters-in-law: Peggy Eblen of Salem IN, Wanda Barrett of Nebraska City NE, Mary Lou Abbott of Nebraska City, and Janice Abbott of Elmwood NE; fourteen grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The family suggests memorial contributions be given to the Raymond Eblen Memorial fund so that they may have the time to determine what they wish to do in Raymonds Memory.
Arrangements are through Polley Funeral Home, Richmond MO (816) 776-2255 www.polleyfuneralhome.com
Burial:
Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend.
(Bio provided by Deb, 9 Jan 2012)
Raymond Deloss Eblen, 78, Camden MO, passed away Saturday,January 7, 2012 at the Ashton Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Liberty MO. Cremation. Memorial services: 11am on Saturday,January 14 2012 at the Polley Funeral Home in Richmond MO.
Raymond was born on February 1 1933 in Independence MO, son of Bircha and Sylvia (Race) Eblen.
He worked as a painter and diesel mechanic for Peterbuilt, Freight Liner, Ford Freight, I.B.F., and retired from Over Nite Trucking.
He loved to restore motorcycles and old cars. He was known to many as the "Bike Man". He was an avid race fan and almost never missed watching a race. He loved his cats, especially "Socks", who would ride with him on his shoulder or he would carry around like a baby. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He would try to do anything anyone asked of him.
Raymond Served his country in the Army National Guard and then in the Regular Army during the Korean Conflict.
On June 29, 2001 he married Ellinor (Abbott) Eblen who survives of the home.
Besides his wife Ellinor, survivors include nine children: Carlene Garwacki (Ed) of Oregon OH, Raymond Eblen (Karen) of Salix IA, Christine Hutchens of Portland OR, Tym Eblen (Dana) of Raleigh NC, Terry Eblen (Chris) of Des Moines IA, Donna Eblen (Jerry Haslett) of Lawson MO, Darla Rhein (Bill) of Omaha NE, Nora Walker (Paul) of Santee CA, and Bryan Rockford of Columbus NE; sister: Arlene Hermanson of Lawson; Three brothers: Marion Eblen of Des Moines, Leonard Eblen of Salem IN, and James Eblen (Mary) of Rushville IL; four sisters-in-law: Peggy Eblen of Salem IN, Wanda Barrett of Nebraska City NE, Mary Lou Abbott of Nebraska City, and Janice Abbott of Elmwood NE; fourteen grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The family suggests memorial contributions be given to the Raymond Eblen Memorial fund so that they may have the time to determine what they wish to do in Raymonds Memory.
Arrangements are through Polley Funeral Home, Richmond MO (816) 776-2255 www.polleyfuneralhome.com
Burial:
Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend.
(Bio provided by Deb, 9 Jan 2012)
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