Person Record
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Name |
Atkinson, Ray N. |
Notes |
Obituary, San Francisco Chronicle on June 27, 2012: "Ray N. Atkinson January 22, 1929 - June 20, 2012 Ray N. Atkinson passed away at home following a lengthy illness on June 20 surrounded by his devoted wife and family. The son of George and Mildred Atkinson, Ray spent much of his boyhood in different construction camps up and down the West Coast where he developed a deep love for the outdoors that stayed with him throughout his life. He first worked for Guy F. Atkinson Co., the company founded by his grandfather and father, the summer following seventh grade and was deeply committed to its success, having a wide range of responsibilities before retiring as Vice Chairman. A member of the San Mateo High School class of 1946, Ray attended Willamette and Stanford Universities graduating in 1950. He remained loyal to both institutions being a lifetime member of the Board of Trustees of Willamette and continuing to be a faithful supporter of the Stanford Crew of which he had been Captain. Locally, Ray was a keen supporter of the Coyote Point Museum where he served as President and was a long-serving director of the Atkinson Foundation. A lifelong aviation enthusiast, he had a private pilot's license and was a distinguished builder and flyer of model airplanes, becoming President of the Peninsula Aeromodelers. He also always enjoyed water sports where he was an enthusiastic swimmer, sailor, rower and canoeist. Ray will be greatly missed by his family: Daphne, their four children Nancy, Bruce, George and Mary, six grandchildren and his sister Lois. Burial will be by private ceremony. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Ray's honor may be made in the form of a donation to the Stanford Crew or Coyote Point Museum." (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sfgate/obituary.aspx?n=ray-atkinson&pid=158239514, 3-13-2018) |
Role |
Construction |
Othernames |
Ray N. Atkinson |
Born |
01/22/1929 |
Deceased |
06/20/2012 |
Occupation |
Worked at his grandfather's construction company, Guy F. Atkinson Company becoming Vice Chairman. President of the Coyote Point Museum Director of the Atkinson Foundation President of the Peninsula Aeromodelers |
Education |
San Mateo High School, 1946 Willamette University Stanford Universities,1950 |
Father |
George Atkinson |
Mother |
Mildred Atkinson |
Spouse |
Daphne |
Children |
Nancy, Bruce, George, Mary |
Related Records
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Guy F. Atkinson Company of California: a Free Enterprise Success Story - Atkinson, Ray N.
Guy F. Atkinson Company of California: a Free Enterprise Success Story, by Ray N. Atkinson and published in 1985 by Newcomen Society of the United States in New York. "This address, dealing with the history of Guy F. Atkinson Company of California, was delivered at a '1985 Northern California Meeting' of The Newcomen Society of the United States held in San Francisco when Mr. George T. McCoy was a guest of honor and Mr. Ray N. Atkinson was a gues...
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