Raymond Joseph Owen's Obituary
RAYMOND JOSEPH OWEN, 92 of Leesburg, Virginia passed on Monday, February 24, 2025, in Leesburg, Virginia.
Born Sunday, March 6, 1932, in San Francisco, CA. One of twelve children, a son of the late Raymond G. Owen and the late Dorothy Maguire Owen. He was a devoted husband to Lorraine Kathryn Owen for 67 years, and father to Michael, Anne Marie, and Thomas.
Raymond’s life was marked by dedication, service, and enduring love for his family. He attended Saint Ignatius High School in San Francisco. After graduating from the University of San Francisco, he joined the United States Army, where he served with honor and distinction. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving two tours and earning a Bronze Star. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, retiring in 1974.
After retiring from the Army, he worked for the Department of Labor in San Francisco for 20 years. For 85 years he was a member of the Olympic Club in San Francisco.
Raymond will be remembered for his kind heart, vast knowledge and intelligence, and unwavering love for his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife Lorraine; his children Michael and wife Kara, Anne Marie, and Thomas and wife Amy; 9 grandchildren Kathryn, Jonathan, Madeleine, Matthew, Ryan, Margaret, Ashley, Anna, and Timothy. He also leaves a brother and four sisters.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 2, 2025, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at the Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Circle, SE, Leesburg, VA 20175.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 1:30pm. The mass will be held at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 21371 St. Theresa Lane, Ashburn, VA 20147.
Interment services with military honors will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 10:30 AM at the National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico, VA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Raymond’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.ALZ.org.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.loudounfuneralchapel.com
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