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"On Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, Dr. Raymond Howard, a superb physician, Army officer, fisherman, prankster and husband posted for his last formation. Raymond’s passing in Missoula, not far from the Harry Adams Field House where he had moments of both victory and defeat, encompassed a life of service in locations across the globe. Yet no location was as sweet as his beloved Missoula. No place could equal his beloved cabin at Lake McDonald and no teammate or fellow soldier could ever equal or surpass his love for his wife Molly.
"Born in Great Falls on July 8, 1950, a love of basketball, size 15 EEE feet and a sweeping hook shot destined Ray for a high school and college athletic career. A longtime holder of state scoring records, Ray would smile and recall that some of those records were set in losing state title games. In recounting memorable Grizzly games, Ray would recall coach Judd Heathcote quips regarding his somewhat less than blazing speed. His love of the game was always tempered by his deep and abiding appreciation of his teammates, friends and family. These traits and this balance would propel him forward into a life of service to his nation, state and community."
I covered Ray as a sports reporter. He was a great guy. RIP.
"On Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, Dr. Raymond Howard, a superb physician, Army officer, fisherman, prankster and husband posted for his last formation. Raymond’s passing in Missoula, not far from the Harry Adams Field House where he had moments of both victory and defeat, encompassed a life of service in locations across the globe. Yet no location was as sweet as his beloved Missoula. No place could equal his beloved cabin at Lake McDonald and no teammate or fellow soldier could ever equal or surpass his love for his wife Molly.
"Born in Great Falls on July 8, 1950, a love of basketball, size 15 EEE feet and a sweeping hook shot destined Ray for a high school and college athletic career. A longtime holder of state scoring records, Ray would smile and recall that some of those records were set in losing state title games. In recounting memorable Grizzly games, Ray would recall coach Judd Heathcote quips regarding his somewhat less than blazing speed. His love of the game was always tempered by his deep and abiding appreciation of his teammates, friends and family. These traits and this balance would propel him forward into a life of service to his nation, state and community."
I covered Ray as a sports reporter. He was a great guy. RIP.