Ellsworth “Ed” (aka “Sonny”) Raymond passed away on Nov. 17, 2015, at the age of 84. He was born on June 30, 1931, in Sandpoint, Idaho, to Bert and Eleanor Raymond.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Sidney Raymond; his parents, Bert and Eleanor Raymond; and his second wife, Karen Raymond.

He is survived by his wife, Juli; his daughters, Jean (Daryl) Taylor of Laclede, Idaho, Bonnie (Charles) Richmond of Kingman, Ariz., and Letha (James) Sweet of McKinney, Texas; three stepsons; and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and golfing as well as spending time with his family and his friends. He worked in the soft drink industry for over 50 years from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Mesa and Tucson, Ariz., and Las Vegas, Nev.

The family would like to thank the Henderson, Nev., hospice for its compassionate care.