Ray Packouz, z”l, passed away May 18, 2021. Ray is survived by his children, Carol Spellman, Nancy Sharff and Ron Packouz. His son Ken preceded him in death in 2019.

He was born July 13,1921, to Max and Nettie Packouz in Portland. He graduated from Washington High School and attended University of Oregon where he was senior class president. Immediately after graduation, he went to Midshipman School and was commissioned as an Ensign. He served on the US Chickasaw in the South Pacific during the last two years if Word War II. After the war ended, he returned to Portland and married Dorothy Light. They were blessed with 72 years of marriage, four children and 42 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He and his father, Max, founded Packouz Insurance Agency. He was an avid sports fan, loved the Blazers and the Ducks and his license plate was "42 Ducks." Ray was active in the Jewish community, served on several boards and championed many charitable causes. He was a strong independent man with a love of life and an amazing sense of humor and wit.
He will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Robison Jewish Home (Cedar Sinai Park) or Oregon Food Bank.