Raymond C. Spilman, 81, of Richland, WA, died Sunday, February 17, 2002, at the Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice House in Kennewick.

He was born December 5, 1920, in New Rockford, ND and lived in the Tri-Cities 56 years.

Mr. Spilman was an instrument technician/specialist for United Nuclear Corp. and had served in the U. S. Coast Guard.

Ray was a member of Christ the King Church, the Knights of Columbus, V.F.W., American Legion and the Ham Radio Club.

He is survived by Patricia, Trudy, Blake and Mark Spilman; sister, Ramona Kelley; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by Paul Spilman and Bobby Freese.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 20, 2002, at Christ the King Catholic Church.  Inurnment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice House, 2108 W. Entiat Ave., Kennewick, WA 99336-3000.