Birth date: Jul 9, 1937 Death date: Aug 7, 2024
Ray Courter, 87, died very peacefully at home with his wife on August 7, 2024. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, September 14th, 2024, at 10:00AM at Sunset Lawn, 4701 Marysville Blvd., Sacramento, California. As a frien Read Obituary
Linda Courter lit a candle in memory of Raymond Courter
Condolences to you Linda, and to your family. May the memories of better days and better times be of some comfort to you. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Lynell Hansen (FTB)
To my dearest friend Ray,
In the quiet corners of memory, your laughter echoes like a cherished melody. We navigated life's labyrinth together as friends, through seasons of joy and tempests of sorrow. Our bond was forged in shared secrets, whispered dreams, and the unspoken understanding that transcends mere words.
You were the compass that guided me when storms threatened to capsize my fragile vessel. Your wisdom, like a lighthouse beacon, illuminated the darkest times. We reveled in the mundane—a cup of coffee, a lunch or dinner, you with Linda and me underfoot—finding solace in the ordinary magic of our friendship.
Remember the times we enjoyed crab feeds, fondue, and teppanyaki; eating, talking and our laughter sometimes mingling with tears? Or the way you'd always show care and concern for Linda, lost in a romance that was without question, while I painted worlds with my words? As a trio, we were architects of our own universe, constructing bridges across chasms of doubt and fear.
Life's tapestry wove us together: threads of shared work experiences, whispered confessions, and the quiet acceptance of flaws. You taught me that strength lies not in invulnerability, but in vulnerability—the courage to reveal our scars and still embrace the dawn. Acknowledging our perfect imperfections made me a better person for having known you.
And now, as the curtain falls on this earthly stage, I honor you. Your legacy is etched in the constellations, a celestial map of our adventures. You were more than a friend; you were a confidante, an accomplice, my heart's compass. So here's to you, my eternal friend. May the winds carry your laughter across distant shores, and may the stars whisper tales of our friendship to the cosmos. Farewell, until we meet again in the cosmic dance of stardust and memory.
With love and gratitude,
Frank
