Raymond Phillip Van Litsenborgh

Memorial service for Ray Van Litsenborgh will be held at 2:00 pm Friday May 26, 2017 at Walker Funeral Home. Raymond Van Litsenborgh passed away Friday, May 19, 2017 at his home from a heart attack. Raymond Phillip Van Litsenborgh was born January 25, 1964 in Parkston, SD to Gene and Colleen (Huffman) Van Litsenborgh. He was raised and attended school in Sundance, WY after his family moved there in 1965. Ray moved to Gillette in the early 1990's and went to work as a mechanic in the coal industry. Being a mechanic came natural to Ray and he was very proud of the work he did. He predominantly worked in the coal mines as an oiler, but later drove truck for DRM Construction in Gillette. Ray was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed riding four wheelers, camping, and spending time with family in the mountains. He also enjoyed working in his yard. Ray loved his dog, Little Man, who was his constant companion. He will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends.Ray is survived by brothers; Daniel Van Litsenborgh of Gillette, WY; Gerry and David Van Litsenborgh of Sheridan, WY; and Noel Van Litsenborgh of Rawlings, WY; sisters; Marlis, Nancy, and Susan Van Litsenborgh of Torrington, WY; Melanie Van Litsenborgh of Twin Falls, ID, and Myra Ford of Upton, WY, and step- son Brian of Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents Gene and Colleen Van Litsenborgh, his sister, Sandra and brother, Chuck. Memorials and condolences may be sent in Ray's name in care of Walker Funeral Home, 410 Medical Arts Court, Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be expressed at www.walkerfuneralgillette.com Funeral Home:Gillette Memorial Chapel210 West Fifth Street Gillette, WYUS 82716