Raymond Floyd Richmond

May 20, 1936 – April 11, 2025

Raymond “Ray” Floyd Richmond, 88, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, in Portland, Oregon. He was born on May 20, 1936, at his family home in Maupin, Oregon, to Everett and Alma Richmond.

In his early years, Ray served proudly in the U.S. Army for two years as a mechanic and was also a member of the rifle team. After completing his service, he returned home to Maupin, where he joined his father and brother in running the Richmond Service Station. Together, they served the community for more than forty years. Ray became a trusted friend and helping hand to local farmers, especially during harvest time, known for his skill in solving mechanical problems when others couldn’t.

Ray was deeply rooted in the Maupin community. He served on the town council and spent many years as a volunteer firefighter. A familiar face at Redsides ballgames, Ray had a gift for connecting with others—often stopping on his daily walks to chat, visit friends, and share a laugh or a joke. In the summer months, you could find him tending his garden or heading to the mountains in search of huckleberries. A lifelong resident, Ray held a deep knowledge of Maupin’s history and loved reading about the area’s past.

Growing up along the Deschutes River fostered Ray’s lifelong passion for salmon fishing. During the season, he could always be found casting a line at his favorite fishing hole in the early morning or just before dusk. In the fall, he enjoyed hunting with friends—often returning not only with game but also with interesting rocks and stories to tell.

Ray is survived by a large and loving family: his wife, Fran Richmond; brother, Harvey Richmond; daughters, TerriLynne (Scott) Olson and Tiffany Richmond (Dale); stepchildren, Ryan Walker, Ernie Walker, Wade Walker (Vera), and Dena Honald (Mike); eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and cherished friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the South Wasco County Ambulance Service (SWCA, PO Box 125, Maupin, Oregon 97037), in honor of Ray’s lifelong commitment to his community.

A graveside service for family will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Kelly Cemetery, followed by a Community Celebration of Life at 1:00 p.m. at the Maupin Community Church.

Ray will be remembered for his kindness, his service, and his deep love for the community he called home.