Raymond L. Foote

Raymond L. Foote, 90, of Sierra Vista, Arizona passed away on July 6, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Raymond was born in Delton, Michigan to Dale K. and Irene Foote. He attended school in Vermontville, Mich. while working on the family farm where he was raised. At age 18 he began working at the Oldsmobile Automobile Factory in Lansing, Mich. (1948-1950). Not long after he served the United States Army during the Korean War, where he was stationed in Japan for two years (1950-1952). Upon his return, Raymond reinstated himself within the automobile industry working for Oldsmobile and Howard Sobers of Lansing, Mich. hauling new cars (1952-1964). Shortly after, Raymond found his niche working as an owner operator long haul truck driver hauling trucks and refrigerated freight until the age of 69, then on to hauling locally for another 10 years before retiring.
Raymond enjoyed his retirement largely at home enjoying his wife, children, grandchildren, and many friends. He enjoyed family time tinkering in the garage with his sons and grandchildren, working on trucks, talking about vehicles, his experiences, history, oftentimes being quite humorous with his unique way with words. We will be missing a fun loving man who enjoyed watching cowboy shows (he was a cowboy at heart). He loved the old movies on TCM. Ray was a member of the American Legion and V.F.W. He helped and supported his family regardless of the task, even at the age of 90. Good luck stopping the 90-year-old man on a mission! He was always the life of the party, the energy in the room, an unmatched presence, a true patriarch. His love and support will be missed dearly.
Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Barbara Hess, Pat Sayles and her husband Kendall; brothers, Dale Foote Jr. and his wife Lorraine, and Edwin Foote.
Raymond is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Marlowe Foote; three sons: Jeffrey Foote and his wife Dolores of Hereford, Ariz.; Bradley Foote of San Pedro, Calif.; Darryl Foote and his wife Jane of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; four grandchildren: Darrick Foote, Shauna Foote, Dustin Foote of Sierra Vista; Marisa Tessenshon and her husband Shaun and two great grandchildren, Zeke and Samara Tessenshon of Phoenix, Ariz.; sister, Phyllis Trumble and her husband Leo (Tink) of Vermontville, Mich.; sisters-in-law: Alice Foote of Nashville, Mich.; Doris Benton and her husband Pete of Vermontville, Mich.; and Judy Pentecost of Lansing, Mich.; plus many beloved nieces and nephews.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Jenson Mortuary. At Raymond’s request there will not be funeral services provided. Celebrate his life as you choose.