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Remembering Raymond Barrett

Raymond Lawrence Barrett, age 91, of Allendale, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 42 years, Mary Barrett; children, Steve (Linda) Barrett, Patricia Barrett, Doug Barrett, Ron Barrett, Don (Mindy) Mills, Pam (Mike) Driesenga; son-in-law, Rick Rood; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; sisters, Carol West, Beverly (Fred) Waddell; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Frank (Pat) Blair; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Ray was preceded in death by his children, Maxine Rood, Michelle Fiorenzo, Denise Barrett, Dennis Barrett; brothers-in-law, Jerry West and Fred Blair; and sister-in-law, Nancy Blair. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and retired from C&O Railway. Ray enjoyed spending time at Whiskey Creek Campground and was known as Ranger Ray. He loved doing Knapping with his friends and enjoyed watching his Detroit Lions. According to his wishes cremation has taken place and a private graveside service will be held at a later date. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Coopersville VFW Post 5598, 511 68th Ave N., Coopersville or Corewell Health Hospice

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Mary, Pam, and to the rest of your family, we are sending our deepest condolences to you all. You can’t ride through the campground without thinking of Ray! We all have many good memories! Rick and Nancy Fett

— Nancy J. Fett

Ray was a kind heart, who shared everything & made WC feel like a second home to our family. He cut rocks with my sons when they were young, he opened up his spare place to put up friends of ours when they were up, and was always a welcoming & smiling face when we dropped in on him & Mary. We can't get up to WC without rolling thru the camp & thinkin' about Ray. One.Kind.Soul. RIP Ray!

— Jeff

Many, Many Great Times at the “ Creek” , We Remember most of them..Rest In Peace Ranger Ray..God Bless

— Gene Schwab

I remember Ray very well, from taking his buddy for a ride on the golf cart, and the memorial holidays that he planned the tribute. He would stop by and visit everyone once in a while for a "creek" drink. He was missed when he and Mary moved and his spirit will always be remembered.

— Frank and Debbie Snyder

Ray was one of the first people I met when I bought my lot at WC. He would stop by while making his rounds on his cart. A lot of interesting conversations. I miss the Military Salutes he would organize on the 4th of July each year. He told me he attended that old run down school on Custer Road when he was a child. Miss you Ray!!!

— Randy LeMieux

Ray & Mary were our neighbors at Whiskey Creek for many years! Ray was quite a character! He always made us laugh! Rest in peace Ray!

— Gary & Kim Brady

I loved talking to Ray about his flint knapping and his rocks, especially his opals. Had a wealth of knowledge that he generously shared with me. Everytime I knap I'll always think of him fondly. My heart is with you Mary and your family.

— Danielle Helgeson

Praying for strength and comfort for your family, Ray was one of a kind,he will be missed 😞

— Diane Roper

Ray was my neighbor for many years. He was an interesting man. Sorry for your loss Mary.

— Ruth

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