RALEY, William Clarence

Eagle Valley News; Richland, OR; 19 Jan 1919 W. CLARENCE RALEY William Clarence Raley was born at Union, Oregon, on July 29th, 1886, and spent the greater part of his life in Eagle Valley. He was taken ill with influenza on the 3rd inst., but in spite of all aid the humans could give passed away at 9:45 p.m., Sunday, January 12th. His funeral was held the following Thursday under the auspices of Irvine Lodge No. 86 Knight sof Pythias of which he was a Past Chancellor Commander. On February 3, 1907, he was married at New Bridge to Anna Clara White. For a number of years he was connected with the Saunders Bro's. store, but in February, 1916, embarked in business for himself and was making a success of the venture, a fact due to his honesty and keen business judgement. Clarence was a young of many splendid qualities and was deeply respected by all who knew him. He was a member of the town council of Richland, was clerk of Union High School No. 2, and took a prominent part and great interest in everything that pertained to the betterment of our town, our schools, and the community in general. His death is keenly felt. He is survived by the widow and two children, Georgia Genevieve, aged 9, and Lorenzil Clarence, aged 3 years; also by his mother, Mrs. Sally Saunders; his stepfather, W. G. Saunders; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ritch; and a host of more distant relatives.