GILLETTE – Memorial services for Ray Van Litsenborgh were held Friday, May 26, 2017, at Walker Funeral Home in Gillette.
Raymond Van Litsenborgh passed away Friday, May 19, 2017, at his home from a heart attack. Raymond Phillip Van Litsenborgh was born Jan. 25, 1964, in Parkston, S.D., to Gene and Colleen (Huffman) Van Litsenborgh.
He was raised and attended school in Sundance 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 coalmines 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, Gerry and David Van Litsenborgh of Sheridan and Noel Van Litsenborgh of Rawlings; sisters Marlis, Nancy, and Susan Van Litsenborgh of Torrington, Melanie Van Litsenborgh of Twin Falls, Idaho, and Myra Ford of Upton, and; step-son Brian of Iowa. His parents Gene and Colleen Van Litsenborgh, his sister, Sandra, and brother, Chuck, preceded him in death. 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
