Dr. R. N. Malouf

DR. R.N. MALOUF

Dr. Raymond N. Malouf, 100, died peacefully at home August 28, 2015, in Logan, Utah.

Born November 17, 1914 in Salt Lake City, to Nasif and Aneesa Malouf, his youth was spent in Richfield and Glenwood, Utah. He married Ausdrig Piranian November 16, 1941. She died in 2008. Children: Raymond Jr., Carole Aneesa, James and Ronald.

Dr. Ray served as a medical doctor in World War II, then in Richfield, Utah and Logan, Utah. He was a faithful member and leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Logan from what is now Utah State University; an M.S. Degree from the University of Utah; and an M.D. Degree from the University of Maryland.

Right after the U.S. entered World War II, Mom and Dad agreed he could volunteer to help his country as a medical doctor. He served four years for the U.S. Navy. His first two years of military service were with the initial task force in the Guadalcanal Campaign. Following his South Pacific tour, he completed his four-year military career in Portland, Oregon, then as a surgeon at the Naval Hospital in Seattle, Washington. During this time, Dr. Ray became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Following WW II, Dr. Ray cared for many patients in the Richfield and Glenwood (Sevier County) Utah area for nine years. He initially charged $2 for office calls and $3 for house calls. In 1955 Dad and Mom moved our family to Logan so Dad would have more family time and not be on call 24 hours a day. He had a very busy and much appreciated medical practice as a physician and surgeon. His career included terms as President of the Utah Academy of General Practice and Chief of Staff for the Logan Hospital. A person of great integrity, responsibility, and intelligence, he was ready and willing to help when and where needed.

First as a student and then as a surgeon, Dad testified he had studied all the marvelous parts of the human body and came to know it was organized by our Creator. He loved the Lord and willingly served in many callings, including Sunday School teacher, Young Mens leadership, High Councils, and Bishop. He and Mom served together as missionaries on Temple Square in Salt Lake City and in the Logan Temple Presidency. A popular and dynamic teacher and speaker, he generously shared his talents and knowledge with community and church groups and organizations throughout the area.

Dad was a kind and loving husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He filled each role with dignity and enthusiasm. Getting up by 5:00 a.m. inspired creative and inventive ideas. Taking a 15 minute nap after lunch was his habit. He liked solving the challenges in his profession, his home, his church callings and his amazing garden. He pondered, had good ideas, had great faith, and maintained lasting friendships.

Dad's writing of histories, poetry and prose was thoughtful, timely, fun to hear and uplifting to read. In the great outdoors he was a skillful photographer, gardener, fisherman and hunter. He respected, personally cared for, and liked to share and consume the harvest. As a dedicated gardener and maker of jerky, his innovative ideas were recognized and enjoyed. If he borrowed a tool, he returned it oiled, cleaned and sharp. His love of life and its goodness was contagious. By example, writings, works, and words he left this world a better place.

Dad was preceded in death by his dear parents, beloved wife, brother Phelon, sister Dolores, and nearly everyone else in his Greatest Generation. Surviving are his children, 17 grandchildren and 58 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services are Friday, September 4, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at the Logan Tenth Ward Chapel, 792 North 500 East. Friends may pay respects 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. before the funeral, and Thursday, September 3, 2015, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at 420 East 1800 North, North Logan. Burial with a military tribute from the South Cache American Legion is in the Logan City Cemetery.

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Dr. Ray's family expresses deep appreciation to the many friends and service providers who gave kind service that made Dr. Ray's recent years safe and enjoyable. His longevity is attributed to taking his own advice: keep busy doing good things, eat a little bit of everything good, and breathe as long as possible.