“Chic” DeWillis Wray

“Chic” DeWillis Wray, aged 83 years of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away Sunday, November 27th, 2011.  The Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 2nd, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. in Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 15 Paul Dr., Moose Jaw, SK. with Reverend John Kreutzwieser officiating.  Chic was born in Aneroid, SK and received his education in Moose Jaw.  He married the love of his life, his bride “Trix” Audrey Hord on July 31st, 1948 in Fort MacLeod, AB.  In 1958, Trix and Chic purchased the Swing Inn, then in 1960 the Wray’s acquired the KFC franchise for Moose Jaw, which they continued to operate until 1992.  He was predeceased by his parents, Adeline and Clarence; brother, Donald Robert Wray and great-granddaughter, Cloey.  Chic will be lovingly remembered by his bride of 63 years, Trix; son, Don (Donna); daughters: Lynn Wray, Roberta (Carl) Pedersen, Maureen (Kelly) Miller and Carol (Peter) Sooker; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Norm (Sandra) Wray; and numerous nieces and nephews and their families.  Flowers are gratefully declined.  Donations in Chic’s name may be made to the Moose Jaw Health Foundation, 455 Fairford St. E., Moose Jaw, SK S6H 1H3, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Box 1376, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4R3 or to Wakamow Valley, P.O. Box 1266, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4P9.  For those so wishing, condolences may be sent through the Moose Jaw Funeral Home website.