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Ray Sterling Hardy Jr.
LT while in Vance
BIRTH 15 Nov 1935
Ray Sterling Hardy was born on November 15, 1935, in Oakland, California to Agnes and Raymond Hardy. Ray was raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota and attended the US Naval Academy. He was a competitive sailor and captained the Annapolis offshore racer "Highland Light" all four years at the academy. He entered naval service in 1958 and had a distinguished naval career, serving mainly in the Pacific fleet. Ray was a family man first and foremost and would not pursue transfers that would be difficult for his family. He was a devoted Episcopalian, served in the lay ministry, and was a lifelong Mason, as well. Mary and Ray were introduced through family friends and fell in love. They were married on March 7, 1960 in Santa Barbara at the city hall. They spent their life together with their family moving duty stations, San Diego, Monterey, Honolulu, Key West and finally back to San Diego. Mary and Ray's life revolved around their children, pets and their many dear friends. Their holiday feasts were joyous occasions that served as milestones to mark the year by. They peacefully passed away within a month and a week of each other. Ray died April 1, 2021 and Mary followed him shortly after on May 8. They are survived by their family and countless friends. Their sons, their grandchildren and their great-grandchildren. with their family moving duty stations, San Diego, Monterey, Honolulu, Key West and finally back to San Diego. Mary and Ray's life revolved around their children, pets and their many dear friends. Their holiday feasts were joyous occasions that served as milestones to mark the year by. There shall be a celebration of life on September, 17, 2021 at ZLAC Rowing Club, 1111 Pacific Beach Dr, San Diego, CA 92109, from 1 - 3pm. Please join us to remember the loving Mary and Ray. Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Sep. 5, 2021 Ray Hardy on Find a Grave There is a guestbook and more information on the Find a Grave website |