Ray Gaines

April 27, 1937 - July 29, 2015

Ray Vaughn Gaines, AKA George Whitaker, AKA Indian Ray, 78, died July 29, 2015 of natural causes. Born April 27, 1937 in Salida, Colorado, to Herbert Otto Gaines and Anna Marie Stroup. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and his family. He dedicated his last 13 years to sobriety and attending Alcoholics Anonymous. He would always say, “Not only is this for me, Sis, but I’m hoping I can make a difference in someone’s life so they can avoid the pain of addiction”. Children of Ray: Angel Schwoerer, Rose Bahe, Judy Williams, Jacque Rae Gaines, Bradley Gaines, Freddy Wiley, Kenny Bryan, Danny Bryan, Clifton Bryan, Shannon Gilson, Susan Lee, Robyn Bryan and Mike Stickney. Also loved by a ton of grandkids. Preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Otto Gaines and Anna Marie Stroup, and wife, Mickie Emily Gaines. Graveside Services for Ray will be held Monday, August 3rd, at 3:00 pm, at Provo City Cemetery, 610 South State Street, Provo, Utah. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.