Louis Ray Soell

LOUIS RAY SOELL Louis Ray Soell was born on July 17, 1936 in New Braunfels, Tex., the son of Guy and Elenore (Elsworth) Soell. He passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo. at the age of 70. On December 2, 1990, Louis married Susan Carol Ewald in Jones Creek, Tex. The couple shared 16 years of marriage together. Louis was an active member of the Dove Creek Methodist Church. He spent some of his time volunteering at the Methodist Thrift Store. Louis was a very talented man who loved to work with his hands. He built the shelves at the Dove Creek Library. Louis enjoyed many hobbies, woodworking, hunting, cooking and reading were just a few. He loved life on the farm and felt very fortunate to have formed numerous friendships during his 13 years of residence in Dove Creek. Surviving Louis are his wife, Susan Soell of Dove Creek; his children, Scott Soell and wife, Mikkie of Brazoria, Tex., and Kari Fish of Jones Creek, Tex.; and his step-sons, Gary Lee Wright of Allen, Ken., Kevin Wright of Prestonsburg, Ken., and Brian Wright and wife, Denise of Prestonsburg, Ken. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Emma Fish, Landon, Ashley, Kameron, Gary Wayne, Katelyn, and Madison Wright; three brothers; and two sisters. Louis was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in Louis’ memory to either the Dove Creek Library or the Dove Creek Methodist Church.