Raymond Fred Banks, “Ray” was born January 11, 1964 in Payson, Utah. From the time he could walk, to the moment he left this earth, he spent every second he could up the mountain. If you were to ask Ray to describe his perfect day, it would be to spend a day on the property, surrounded by his kids. When Ray wasn’t running dogs, or hunting, he could be found taking stuff apart, just to put it back together, messing around on dirt bikes, getting his hands dirty, and just living in the moment. If you knew Ray, you knew you could find him with his shotgun rider, and love of his life, Spring. Those two met in 1989, and shared a love of the outdoors. Spring and Ray spent their free-time riding the side by side (usually with Zip nestled between them) spending time with the grandkids, camping up Skyline, or spending the weekends with their kids. Ray was a bright light in a lot of our lives, and he will be terribly missed. His legacy and love for the outdoors has been deeply engraved in the hearts and lives of his children and grandchildren.

Ray is survived by his wife Spring Banks  of Spanish Fork, Ut, Andrea (Blair) Stringham Fielding, Ut Lacey (Nick) Larson Spanish Fork Ut, Kyrsten Valerio, Hayden(Tasia) Banks Santaquin Ut,Clay (Karlee)Banks Spanish Fork, Ut and 13 beautiful grandkids  sister Christina (Ronald) Hales, Spanish Fork, Ut. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Marlene Banks, sons Kurt Banks, Garrett Wilson.

“A life well lived is a precious gift, of hope and strength and grace. From someone who has made our world a brighter, better place. It’s filled with moments, sweet and sad, with smiles and sometimes tears. With friendships formed and good times shared, and laughter through the years. A life well lived is a legacy, of joy and pride and pleasure, a loving lasting memory, our grateful hearts will treasure.”

While Ray was taken from us far too soon, he was a great example of a life well lived. Until we meet again, we love you Ray.

A visitation for family and close friends will be held Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. located at Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah followed by a graveside service at 12:00 p.m. located at the Spanish Fork Cemetery, 420 South 400 East, Spanish Fork, Utah.