11/23/1946 – 11/26/2024 – 78
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Brother passed away at home on 11/26/2024 with his loved ones by his side.
Parents: Evelyn Leora Stauffer Atkinson and Verl Everett Atkinson
William L Raymond, also know as “Bill” spent over 20 years in the United States Army and served during the Vietnam conflict where he received awards such as the Bronze Star, Vietnam Service medal, and the Combat Infantry Badge during his career. Bill continued to serve the next 20 years as Correctional Law Enforcement officer until officially retiring to spend his days with the love of his life (Barbara) while riding his Harley, watching wild horses, and getting lost, or as he would say it “Exploring”. Bill was a man full of kindness, generosity, honor and love. If anyone needed help or guidance, Bill was always there willing to be the helping hand. Bill cherished his life because of all the loved ones that were in it.
Survived by Wife, Children, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Brothers and Sisters.
Graveside Military Honors will be held Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1 PM at the Utah Veterans Memorial Park, 17111 So Redwood Road, Bluffdale, Utah 84065. Viewing will be held from 10:30 – 11:30 AM prior on Tuesday, at the Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Home, 50 W. Main, Grantsville, Utah 84029. 435-884-3031.
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Raymond! I am so sad you are gone and I didn’t get a chance to tell you goodbye. You were the best supervisor I’ve ever had and you always pushed me to reach for my goals. I love you old man and will never forget you.
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A lot of us can’t find the words to say anything about you passing away because it was so sudden. I just think back to all those days hearing you say “hi sweetheart” with such a big smile on your face everytime you saw me. Oh grandpa I miss you & my heart aches like it has never ached before. I wish I could hear your voice again it feels like it’s been too long already. I know this isn’t goodbye forever it’s just until we see each other again. Make sure you still look down on us & be certain we are doing the right things in life because you knew what was best for everyone. I wish the world would just stop & let us all who are grieving catch our breathes because it’s not fair that you had to go & we have to live our lives without you. Make sure you give me the biggest hug when we meet again.
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You were a great guy with a huge smile and so friendly at work Go with Giod Sgt Raymond
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