February 21, 1930 – January 10, 2018

A friend to all, our family’s patriarch, a kind heart, a spirited soul.
Charles Raymond Nastrom found peace on January 10, 2018. Once husband, heroic Dad, open-minded Grandfather, the best Great-Grand Father and faithful friend is now reunited with our family matriarch, Lois. 
Born on February 21, 1930 in Roblin, Manitoba, Ray was the son to Alvin & Velma Nastrom and brother to sisters Lorene Ward, Greta (Ralph) Cockerill, Alvina Cockerill and Joyce (Bert) Cockerill. Married October 15, 1949, Ray and Lois began building their legacy and for 63 years modeled love and commitment to their family. Predeceased by his wife Lois Nastrom, son Kevin Nastrom, brother-in-laws Earl Ward and Len Cockerill. 
Ray has left an impact on the lives of daughter Janice Lawson (Bill), sons Jim Nastrom (Sally), Ken Nastrom (Danita). Grandchildren: Shannon Wright (Peter), Jason Lawson (Tracey), David Nastrom (Crystal), Jennifer Sullivan (Mike), Christopher Nastrom (Cindy), Sasha Ruttan (Geoff), Shane Nastrom (Nicole), Cody Nastrom (Amber). Great Grandchildren: Kezia & Olivia Wright, Beckett & Mckenna Lawson, Brandon, Logan & Matthew Sullivan, Aurora Nastrom, Easton Nastrom, Brooklyn Ruttan. He will be greatly missed by nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous friends. 
Ray will be forever remembered by the skip in his step, his creative “fix-it” ways, his generosity and genuine interest in those around him. 
Please join us for a Celebration of Life on Friday, January 19th, 2018, 2:00 pm, Kamloops Alliance Church, 200 Leigh Road. Following the celebration we look forward to reminiscing and visiting with you.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com
 

• Date : 2018-01-03
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.