Ray Dean "Boone" Colledge Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Ray Dean “Boone” Colledge, age 81, passed away in his home, Friday, June 5, 2020 surrounded by family. Ray was born February 25, 1939 in Lehi, Utah to Bernard Herman and Carma Rose Shoell Colledge. He was raised in Lehi and graduated from Lehi High School. While in school, Ray’s nickname was “Boone,” which is his son and grandsons middle name. He loved sports; he played basketball during high school and while in the U.S. Air Force after joining in 1958. While in the Air Force, he served during the Berlin Crisis but enjoyed the time he spent serving in Spain the most. Ray married the love of his life, Ann Nuttall, on November 29, 2003. He was devoted to her and loved his children and grandchildren dearly. One of Ray’s favorite things to do was playing golf. He played daily and enjoyed all of his golf buddies. He had a great love for the outdoors, especially fishing, camping, and hunting — this started the family’s elk hunting obsession. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and passed down that passion to his children and grandchildren. One of his greatest hunting accomplishments was taking down a 48” buck. Ray was a gourmet camp cook, drank coffee like it was water, and had an amazing sense of humor. He was loved and will be missed by all. Ray is survived by his wife, Ann N. Colledge; 3 children, RaeDawn (Darrell) Smith of Tooele, UT, Jeremy Boone Colledge of Washington, UT, and Mark S. VanWagenen of Provo, UT; brother, Jay Gordon Colledge of American Fork, UT; and 7 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Dale Kay Colledge. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the Fairview City Cemetery, 100 North, 2 miles West of the city, Fairview, Utah. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com.

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Ray Dean "Boone" Colledge

February 25, 1939 - June 5, 2020