Kevin Rath
Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:16 pm
One of the finest gentlemen I've ever met in the music business. I played with Kevin for a few months off and on in the early 90s during the Loose Rigg Band's formative period. Everything they said in his obituary is the truth. Everybody loved Kevin. His playing, his personality and his awesome stage presence were all unique and unforgettable. Farewell, Kevin, until we meet again. WC1
Kevin James Rath, 51, passed away at his home in Dickinson, Texas in the early morning on Sunday, January 4, 2009. He was born September 13, 1957 in Tacoma, Washington, to parents Wallace and Marjorie Rath. Kevin was a fine and respected musician that was known and loved by so many. He is preceded in death by his parents and survived by his beloved wife of 22 years, Raye Lynn, his cherished 4 legged companions, Yogi and Naghi-Ska, his sisters, Teresa Christine Rath and Kelly Ann Carlson and numerous other loving relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at St. Anne’s Catholic Church at 2140 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77098 on Friday, January 9, 2009 at 2:00 PM. Honorable pallbearers: Todd Thomas, Larry Parcell and Tommy Acree. Kevin was a loving and gentle spirit that always saw the good in everyone and everything. He touched the heart and souls of many and will be missed. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to St. Anne’s Catholic Church or to the University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
Kevin James Rath, 51, passed away at his home in Dickinson, Texas in the early morning on Sunday, January 4, 2009. He was born September 13, 1957 in Tacoma, Washington, to parents Wallace and Marjorie Rath. Kevin was a fine and respected musician that was known and loved by so many. He is preceded in death by his parents and survived by his beloved wife of 22 years, Raye Lynn, his cherished 4 legged companions, Yogi and Naghi-Ska, his sisters, Teresa Christine Rath and Kelly Ann Carlson and numerous other loving relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at St. Anne’s Catholic Church at 2140 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77098 on Friday, January 9, 2009 at 2:00 PM. Honorable pallbearers: Todd Thomas, Larry Parcell and Tommy Acree. Kevin was a loving and gentle spirit that always saw the good in everyone and everything. He touched the heart and souls of many and will be missed. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to St. Anne’s Catholic Church or to the University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
