Sportsmen lost a huge hunting advocate on Saturday.

[Special T]

On Saturday morning sportsmen lost one of their dedicated advocates, Ray Crisp. While out on the course at Straight Arrow Bowmen's Western Classic Trail Shoot He had a massive heart attack.  Ray was a fixture in the Archery community.  He provided decades of service to his Home Club of Capitol City Bowmen and to the Washington State Archery Association. He held many positions in each of the organizations, but long tenures as President in both. His job working in electrical contracting and management of large projects, many of which were state projects, gave him unique insight  on how to advocate for sportsmen. He was an outside the box thinker not hindered by emotion or dogmatic thinking. One time when talking to him about a hunting issue I made a comment about how stupid the department was. The kind of statement most of us have made. His response made me realize how short sited and ignorant my statement was. He told me if you want to make a difference dealing in departmental issues approach solutions in shades of grey. Ray was always kind, and usually had a good story to convey the message/lesson. Most Archers I've talked to found him to be a happy Jovial man, even looking a little like St Nick. He did have a have a reputation for being a stubborn bulldog with a bone, but normally in pursuit of solving a problem for the betterment of others.


Advocates in the sportsmen world come in many shapes & from many unique backgrounds. One thing binds them all. Time dedicated to solving problems and learning the issues.

[SuperX]

Ray will be sorely missed.  He was a tireless worker on behalf of archers and hunters of all stripes and a joy to work with.  My heart goes out to his wife Sheri and family.

[Rainier10]

For sure.  When I heard about this I was truly saddened.  He was very passionate and a great advocate for our sport.  He will be missed.  I am happy that he went doing what he loved.  That is how I want to go.

Prayers to his family as they deal with his sudden loss.

[cedarriver]

 So sorry to hear this. I met Ray a time or two on the archery courses. He was very well thought of.
 Prayers for his family.

[Watimberghost]

Prayers sent. Sorry for the loss. Sounds like a good man and a good advocate for the outdoors and the heritage we all love.

[Special T]

I figured I had better post up a picture because  if you have shot at Capitol City Bowmen, or else where you might have run into him before.

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[redi]

Ray was definitely an advocate for all sportsmen and a mentor to many but mostly a friend to all. He will be missed  by many. Rest in peace my friend. Prayers to Sheri and his family.

[Rainier10]

I figured I had better post up a picture because  if you have shot at Capitol City Bowmen, or else where you might have run into him before.

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Great photo.  Excellent representation of him.  If you every spent 5 minutes talking to Ray or even saw him as you walked by on the course you saw that smile at least once and probably more.

He was taken too soon and will be missed for sure.

RIP Ray Crisp

[DOUBLELUNG]

Sad news.  I only met him once, he was a pleasure to spend time with.

[Special T]

If your an archer this is a chance to dust the bow off and see some pictures and talk to some folks that new him well.

Ray was the kind of pragmatic A political champion for sportsmen that we should all aspire to be like.


Wanted to let all know few more details on “The Life Celebration for Ray Crisp”, June 8 and 9 2019. This will be a weekend of many opportunities to send off Ray in style, Viking Style.

Saturday 8-3 pm June 8th Capitol City Bowmen is having a one day Safari Shoot. Come on out and shoot arrows in Ray’s honor. Bring a extra arrow that you can leave in the Memorial Stump on the practice range. HUNTERS bring your Elk Bugles and calls and fill the course with the songs of the Elk to call the Big Guy Ray Home!

Saturday afternoon after the shoot, enjoy shooting on the practice range or course as it will remain open for rest of the weekend. Saturday evening there will be a camp fire down by the CCB Clubhouse in our fire pit. Gather around and tell stories, lies, tales about Ray. Bring your own bottle and toast him with some cheer.

Sunday from 1-3 pm is the Celebration of Life Ceremony held in the indoor pistol range at the big clubhouse on the range. I must say this will be a different celebration, be aware there will be no religious services, or pastor speaking, and no receiving line for family. What there will be is a memory table of photos, stories, items, and more about Ray’s life and his many adventures. There will be videos and other tributes. Gather with us, tell your stories, or words or say nothing. There will be some appetizers and other goodies.

So bring your kleenex boxes as there will be tears and a lot of laughter. Come meet Rays family, co-workers, his Archery Family, friends, and Hunting buddies.




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[redi]

Thank you for posting this

[SCRUBS]

My condolences to his family, RIP.

[Special T]

I made it Saturday to the shoot, and they did something pretty cool. At each of the targets stakes there was a picture of him. During the shoot folks bungled and cow called as they shot the course. It was first time shooting At Capitol City Bowmen. Around the campfire I got to listen to some stories, hoist a few in his name and listen to what a packed life he lived.  He may have passed 3 months before his retirement, but he made every moment count.

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