[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 57 (Thursday, April 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E590]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      TRIBUTE TO RAY AND JUDY OBER

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 19, 2012

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
two good friends of mine, Ray and Judy Ober. Ray and Judy passed away 
just 21 days apart from each other, a testament to their love for one 
another. Ray and Judy were a pillar of the community in Riverside, 
California and they will be deeply missed.
  Judy was born in New York, and grew up in the San Fernando Valley, 
while Ray was born in Hollywood and raised in Van Nuys, California. 
They lived a blessed life in Riverside for 53 years and raised all four 
of their children there. Ray and Judy owned Ober Graphics, Inc. for 
many years, where Ray was the ``premier graphic artist of Riverside,'' 
while Judy went back to school and eventually earned her bachelor's 
degree from Cal Poly Pomona at the age of 49. After graduating, she 
passed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and went to work at 
Macher and Clark, where she worked for over 20 years. Their chosen 
careers, Ray a talented artist and Judy a CPA, may have appeared to be 
in stark contrast, but were the perfect recipe for a loving, lasting 
marriage.
  Ray and Judy were long time members of Canyon Crest Country Club 
during the 1970s and 1980s where they played tennis and socialized with 
many great friends. Ray and Judy enjoyed spending time at their beach 
house in Newport and trips to Las Vegas. They took their children on 
many family vacations, celebrating their love of life. Judy held 
officer positions in various clubs including treasurer of the Riverside 
County Republican Party and president of the Riverside Soroptomists. 
Ray's passions were genealogy and ``playing the ponies.'' In their more 
recent years Judy enjoyed playing golf with her golf girlfriends, going 
on vacations with her high school girlfriends, spending time with her 
sisters and friends and playing games with her grandchildren. Ray more 
recently enjoyed photography, visits from his family and friends and 
trips to Pechanga. Judy and Ray were both amazing, multi-faceted, rare 
human beings who will be incredibly missed by all who knew them.
  I am particularly thankful for the friendship I shared with both Ray 
and Judy. They were great supporters and, most importantly, dear 
friends. I will miss their generous spirit, kind nature and enduring 
friendship.
  On April 15, 2012, there was a combined service celebrating the lives 
of Ray and Judy. They will always be remembered for their generosity, 
contributions to the community and love of family. Their dedication to 
their family and community are a testament to lives lived well and a 
legacy that will continue. I extend my condolences to Ray and Judy's 
family and friends; although they may be gone, the light and goodness 
they brought to the world remain and will never be forgotten.

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