Ray Lee Dern Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ray Lee Dern (Yuma, Arizona), who passed away on May 11, 2026, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ray Lee Dern to show support.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Ray find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may his legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Cary Dern and Hazel Bacon; his wife Patricia Ann Dern (Pickar); his children, Steven Dern, David Dern, Ronda Kay Mittermiller and Kari Dern-Oliver; and his siblings, George Dern and Bonnie Dilger. He was also cherished by 7 great-grandchildren.
