Philip Canfield Raymond of Lacey, Washington formerly of Port Townsend, WA passed away peacefully at his home on Oct 17, 2019 at the age of 99. Phil was born Jan 10, 1920 in Bellingham, WA.
Phil was a graduate of Tacoma’s Stadium High School before attending The College of Puget Sound where he met Anita Mae Sherman also of Tacoma. He married Anita at the CPS Chapel on Aug 25, 1943. Phil enlisted in the US Navy and attended Midshipmen’s School in Chicago, IL. He became the navigator on the USS Kankakee.
Returning stateside, Phil completed his bachelor’s degree and completed studies to become a high school teacher.
The Raymonds moved to Port Townsend in 1946 where they began their teaching careers with the Port Townsend Public Schools. He retired from the Navy Reserve with the rank of Lt Commander with 20 yrs service.
They had two children; Michael Raymond (b 1955) and Annette Raymond (b 1956). The family resided on Morgan Hill in Port Townsend.
Phil served the PT Schools in many capacities best known for his assignment teaching Contemporary World Problems.Phil was Senior Class Advisor. He also coordinated United Nations Day. Mr. Raymond also taught Spanish, psychology, and sociology. He retired in 1979.
Anita and Phil took several trips to the American Southwest and to the United Kingdom during their retirement.
Phil and Anita moved to Olympia in 1996 to be nearer to family. While Anita passed away in 2013, Phil continued at Colonial Inn with the generous support of friends and family.
Phil unfortunately lost most of his eyesight to macular degeneration, yet always found ways to visit with friends and get out for special meals. He attend a large family reunion at Ft Nisqually in the summer of 2019.
After visits to the hospital, Phil took up residence at Joshua House Adult Family Home where he lived in a wonderful, caring environment until his passing.
Philip Raymond is survived by his son, Michael Raymond of Port Ludlow, and his grand-daughters Erin Ficker of McKinney TX, Maegan Alvarez of Port Townsend, WA, Tali Motzer and Lia Case, both of Maple Valley, WA. Phil and Anita enjoyed eight great-grandchildren. Phil was preceded in death by his wife, Anita, and his daughter Annette. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Bay Club Auditorium in Port Ludlow from noon to 3 PM.
