Raymond Samuel Ulis

Raymond Samuel Ulis, 95, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2014, at his home in Los Angeles, California. He was surrounded by his loving family. Raymond was born July 2, 1919, to Samuel and Hulda Ulis in Alberta, Canada. He was the second eldest of six children.

Raymond served in the United States Army in WWII, as a staff sergeant, receiving numerous medals, including the bronze star. Upon returning to the states, he married Barbara Jean Stoddard on August 7, 1945. They resided in Los Angeles, California, raising their three children, Suzanne, Elwin, and Diane. They were married for 61 years.

Raymond had a long career in the field of construction. His early years were spent working in a cabinet shop, while he attended school to obtain his contractor's license. Once he received his contractor's license, he began his own business as a general contractor. He remained a general contractor until he retired at the age of 89. In his spare time, some of the things Raymond loved to do were, work in his garden growing a variety of vegetables, go on long walks, tell jokes, reminisce about his days as a soldier, spend time with his family, and drink a glass of his favorite scotch to end his evenings while watching his favorite T.V. shows, Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune.

Raymond is survived by his brother William Ulis, loving daughter Diane (Bill) Mangiagli of Culver City, California; son Elwin (Carol) Ulis of Seattle, Washington and son-in-law Terry Grimm of Culver City, California; also he is survived by his grandchildren, Rachael Mangiagli, Sara (Rashied) Grimm-Weeks, Scott (Tessa) Grimm and Adam Ulis; great-grandchildren Will and Isabella Mangiagli, Kaiya Weeks, and Nathan and Joshua Grimm, along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews across the United States and Canada.

Raymond will be missed by his family, friends, and lifelong neighbors for his fun-loving spirit, his ability to always make them laugh and brighten their days.

Raymond was preceded by his loving wife of 61 years, Barbara Ulis, daughter Suzanne Grimm and granddaughter Monica Ulis.