November 13, 1938 – November 15, 2024

Raymond Allen Jacques, 86, of Beaverton, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 15, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland. He was born to the late Raymond H. Jacques and Ethel (Liebrock) Jacques on November 13, 1938, in Saginaw, Michigan. On May 9, 1959, he married the love of his life, Doris Jean Whitting, and they shared 65 loving years together.

Ray retired from the city of Saginaw in 1990 and continued on to become a pastor. He loved the Lord and his congregations. Ray enjoyed fishing and hunting, along with camping. He loved working with stained glass and woodworking. He also enjoyed spending time with the family.

Ray is survived by his wife, Doris Jacques; son Dean (Kim) Jacques; grandchildren Katrina Jacques, Kelsey Jacques, Kaitlyn (Wade) Sturgeon, Caleb (Christin) Rinker, and Michayla Rinker; and great-grandchildren Kami, Kylie, Karly, and Wyatt.

Ray is preceded in death by his daughter, Shelly.

A funeral service will take place at 11:00 AM on November 21, 2024, at Homer United Methodist Church with Pastor Michael T. Sawicki officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 10 AM until the time of service at the church. Ray will be laid to rest following a graveside committal service at New Edenville cemetery at 2:30 PM.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Epilepsy Foundation in his honor.Online condolences may be shared at Smith-Miner Funeral Home

*Jacques, Raymond A (Doris) – [(RL) FL 1992; RL 2008] Port Austin, Pinnebog, Grindstone City 3/1/1992; Sutton-Sunshine, Bethel, Akron 1997; Midland: Homer 2001; Retired 2008.

Last Updated on November 20, 2024