Mickey E. Rayment, 54, of Libby

Mickey Eugene Rayment, 54, the most loving husband, amazing father to many children and faithful believer, took his final journey home to heaven on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer.  

His family brought him home, and pastor and friends sang and prayed and walked him right into Jesus’ palms as he took his final breath with amazing grace as he would wear the crown. 

He was born on Oct. 1, 1958, in old St. Pete’s Hospital in Olympia, Wash.  He went to Tumwater High School and spent many days walking around Capital Lake in Olympia.  

He always gave 100 percent to his best friend, Don, working with him at Don’s cattle ranch in McLeary, Wash.  He had his own fencing company, putting up miles of fencing throughout western Washington. He was an excellent mechanic and never said no to anyone in need. He was a “proud Toyota man.”

He loved to fish, hunt, and camp where no man has camped. That is what brought him and his family into Libby’s beauty of wilderness on June 17, 2003. They spent many hours exploring the wilderness in their Toyota, in pursuit of big bucks, elusive elk and a beautiful chocolate black bear, which remains on his game wall. His hunt with the most fun was shooting at an antelope running 60 mph and knocking it down.

Mickey had a talent of gardening and landscaping that can be admired by all who walk through Dome Mountain. He had no idea how many people he influenced and touched in their hearts. His concern was always for others first, right up to the very end. My love, may you rest in peace in the palms of Jesus’ hands. I will carry you in my heart forever, I love you.

Survivors include his soulmate, best friend and wife, Paula of Libby; children, Joy J. B. Rayment, Mickey Eugene Rayment II; daughter-in-law Tai Rayment; grandchildren Samantha Lynn and Victoria Ann Marie, Trevor Paul, Hailey, Breanna, Trinity, Macey May, and little Cohen; his father Harry Rayment; two brothers, Taytum and Harry Rayment; three sisters Debbie, Joyce, Crystal; sister-in-law, Debbie Skerratt and her family; and was “Pappy” to adopted girls and boys Janet, Debbie, Shay, Chris and Brian.

Services will be at 1  p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2013, at the family home, 158 Garden Road in Libby with Pastor Ron officiating. All friends, family and loved ones are welcome to come join the family in sharing of his memories of great adventures.  

A potluck and barbecue will be held.  Arrangements are by Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home and Crematory in Libby.