Raymond Edward Maloney's Obituary
Raymond E. Maloney, 78, of St. Helens, Oregon died Wednesday March 13, 2013 in Portland.
Ray was born the son of William and Catherine ( Oltman) Maloney on August 6, 1934 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was raised and educated in Missouri . After graduating from Central Missouri State University , Ray served in management positions at Mobile Chemical Co, Interstate Securities Co. and as an auditor for Ernst and Ernst. Ray joined Intertec Publishing in Kansas City, Missouri in 1967 as comptroller. In 1985, he was promoted to vice president-finance and took on additional responsibilities as chief financial officer. Ray was promoted to executive vice president in 1993 and to president and chief executive officer later that same year. In 1999 he was promoted to chairman. He retired in 2000 and moved to Springfield, Oregon to be closer to his children and grandchildren.
In October of 1975 in Johnson Co., Kansas he was married to Teresa Lea Kingman. They lived Springfield and then moved to St. Helens in 2004. He was a member of the Warren Community Fellowship Church. With his wife Terry he was actively involved with the operation of the Caples House Museum in Columbia City. His hobbies included golfing, bowling, studying the news and sports. He was very proud of his Celtic Heritage.
He is survived by his wife Terry of St. Helens, a son David Maloney of Eugene, Oregon. Two daughters and sons in law; Kathleen Freitag (Matt) and Elizabeth Winegar (Scott) both of St. Helens. Six grandchildren; Aliana and Loriana Maloney, Joshua and Miriam Winegar and Rachel and Rebecca Freitag. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Barbara.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday March 16 at 4:00 p.m. at the Warren Community Fellowship. Private Cryptside services will be at Columbia Memorial Gardens. A reception will follow at the Cables House Museum at 1925 1st St. Columbia City. Contributions may be made in his memory to the Columbia County Christian School at P.O.Box 448 St. Helens, Oregon 97051. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.columbiafh.com
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