Scott Lee Ray
May 27, 1957 – January 16, 2019
May 27, 1957 – January 16, 2019
LAKE LEELANAU -- Scott L. Ray of
Lake Leelanau, MI passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at his home,
surrounded by his loving family.
Scott grew up in Grand Rapids,
MI. He attended Michigan State
University where he received his undergraduate degree in Electrical
Engineering. He received his PhD in
Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois. Scott led a successful career as an engineer,
statistician, software developer and group leader in Research and Development,
working in both the national defense industry at Lawrence Livermore National
Laboratory as well as in agricultural products at Dow AgroSciences. He was very pleased to serve as a member of
the Board of Trustees at his children’s high school, University High School of
Indiana. Scott was an avid bicyclist and
dedicated guitar player, but his greatest passion and love was for his family.
Scott is survived by his wife,
Patty; his daughter Abigail L (John) Sacia, his son, Jim W, and his brother
Blake E.
Scott was preceded in death by
his parents David S. and Marian L. Ray.
Beloved husband; adored father;
cherished son, brother, nephew, cousin, and brother-in-law; valued mentor,
colleague and friend: Scott will be
deeply missed by all whose lives he touched.