Douglas Cooper Wray

It is with deepest sorrow we announce that Douglas C. Wray died peacefully in his home surrounded by family on August 8, 2021, in The Dalles Oregon at the age of 88. Doug was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and close personal friend to many.

                Doug was born on March 15, 1933, in Portland, Oregon to Addie and Adelaide Wray. He graduated from The Dalles High School where he played basketball and baseball. He was voted top shortstop in the State of Oregon his senior year. Doug attended Oregon State University where he completed his bachelor’s degree from the school of pharmacy in 1955. While at OSU Doug also played varsity baseball for the Beavers all four years. After graduating he married Martha (Marty) his high school sweetheart. He went on to serve in the military and was stationed in Arkansas. After leaving the military he returned home to The Dalles to join his father and uncle at their pharmacy Wray’s Drug Store. He later purchased the store from his father, continuing to own and operate the business until 1991.

                Doug spent many days enjoying laughing, consulting, and listening to his many friends and customers behind the drugstore prescription counter. Many remember his big smile and quick wit as well as his strong dedication and compassion for the people he served. Some of the best memories with Doug revolve around Oregon State football, baseball, and basketball games. He also loved fly fishing on the Deschutes River at his secret spot, playing golf with close friends and daily walks in the nearby orchard. He was strong supporter and volunteer with Challenger Baseball, rarely missing a chance to be on the field with the players. But most of all he especially enjoyed spending time with his family, whether it was watching movies, listening to music, watching sports, chess, or just sitting in his favorite blue chair enjoying the opportunity to be together.

                Doug taught his son, Steve how to fly fish when he was 8 years old. Doug was known for is art of casting which he passed on to Steve. He spent evenings teaching Steve how to tie flies for local fishing streams. Steve will continue trying these unique flies in his honor.

                This last year Doug often enjoyed evening drives in the country and walks around Sorosis Park with Marty and their dog, Toby. He spent many evenings enjoying the creek and the quiet of his backyard.

                Doug will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Martha Wray of almost 65 years of marriage; children Steve (Tanya) Wray, Lori (Randy) Carter, and David (Shelly) Wray; grandchildren Ethan and Hayden Wray, Jamison, and Brycen Carter, and Londan and Caleb Wray, and extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents Addie and Adelaide; sister Jean Perier