Raymond P. True
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Raymond P. True

  • October 9, 1925 - December 9, 2011
  • Gladstone, Missouri
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“Dear Virginia and Family, I just found out of Raymond's passing. He was such a calm caring person. We are sorry for your loss, but we know he is in...Read More » ”
1 of 10 | Posted by: vicki cunningham mckenzie - KS

“Our prayers are with you, Paul and all of your family. Knowing that your father is in a GREATER place is a true blessing. All our love, Kipp &...Read More » ”
2 of 10 | Posted by: Kipp Willnauer - Gardner, KS

“I'm praying for your family as you go through this time. Sending my love to your family. ”
3 of 10 | Posted by: Angie wahlenmaier - Weston, MO

“Our Prayers and kind thoughts are with you Virginia, Roy, Karen, Charis and with your entire family. Raymond was a very special person and we feel...Read More » ”
4 of 10 | Posted by: David & Karla Grosdidier - Eudora, KS

“Who could not like Raymond Paul True? I loved my father-in-law very much and love him now as he's entered into the freedom of Heaven. He was...Read More » ”
5 of 10 | Posted by: Sonya True - Orange, CA

“I have so many good memories of Uncle Raymond. He was always happy, kind, and entertained us kids 9with jokes and riddles. Our families had so much...Read More » ”
6 of 10 | Posted by: Isla Hada - Apva, OK - Niece

“My only memory of Uncle Raymond is helping him check on the ice cream makers that were preparing peach ice cream for a family reunion in 1980. He...Read More » ”
7 of 10 | Posted by: Laura Mahoney - Lebanon, OR

“I will always remember Bro. True as the sweet Christian father and caretaker that he was. He was always there and could listen. I look forward to...Read More » ”
8 of 10 | Posted by: Julie York - Chickasha, OK

“We are so sorry you lost your Dad, but he isn't really "lost" is he? Knowing he is with Jesus makes it more of a "graduation" to heaven. May God's...Read More » ”
9 of 10 | Posted by: LenoreBill Marsland - Greenfield, MO

“Alice, My prayers are with you and all the family. I know how it is to lose a beloved parent, even knowing he is in a better place. Thank God for...Read More » ”
10 of 10 | Posted by: Genny


Raymond P. True, 86, formerly of Gladstone, MO passed away Dec. 9, 2011 at Mo Vet Home in Cameron, MO.
Born Oct. 9, 1925 to James G. and Edna F. True in Osage City, KS. Raymond was drafted to the US Navy and served on the USS Windham Bay from 1943 till his discharge in 1946. On Jan. 24, 1947 he married Virginia Chatham and together they enjoyed 64 years of happiness. Raymond was an aircraft mechanic for 43 years with TWA until his retirement in 1990. He was a member of the Sherwood Bible Church and traveled with the church on numerous mission trips. Raymond had a servant's heart and was always helping others. Grandpa was the grandkids' best friend. Raymond was preceded by a granddaughter, Olivia F. True.
Survivors include, his wife, Virginia of Kearney, MO; 2 daughters, Alice Renollet (Gene) of Platte City, MO and Ginger Hessel (Skip) of Holt, MO; and 2 sons, Paul True (Sonya) of Orange, CA and Roy True (Karen) of KC, MO; brother, John True (Velma) of Herington, KS; 13 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
The Family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Tuesday Dec 13 at White Chapel Funeral Home. Services 10 AM Wednesday Dec. 14, 2011 at Sherwood Bible Church, 4900 North Norton, KC, MO 64119. Burial at Leavenworth National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to City Union Mission or Wycliffe Associates.