Earl "Ray" Shores (November 20, 1937 – March 29, 2022)

Earl "Ray" Shores passed away at the age of 84 at his home in Zortman, MT. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges.

Ray spent the majority of his life in Phillips County as a rancher on Sun Prairie and a hunting guide in the Larb Hills.

After retirement he, along with his loving wife, Shirley, of 30 years, moved to Zortman.

They have a blended family of five children, 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death are Ray's parents, Earl and Anna (Matovich) Shores, and his brother, Danny Shores. Surviving is his sister Mary Ann Knudsen.

There will be no funeral service as per Ray's request. A private family service will be scheduled at a later date.