The Wit and Wisdom of an Old Muskrat Trapper: Essays and Stories

Ray Morse Theuret and his twin brother Roy were born on a small farm near Chapmansville, Pennsylvania in 1912. Ray and Roy had two sisters, Edith Theuret Tingley and Ola Theuret Irwin. In 1938, Ray married his childhood sweetheart Alice Akerly. They had two children, Bonnie and Richard, one granddaughter, April Walker, and two great-grandchildren, Derek and Amber Cope. Ray had a successful career as an auditor with the federal government and spent several years with the Army Audit Agency. One of the stories from those days appears in this collection, A Trip to Vietnam. The complete account was published as Army Audit Days. One of his most important personal achievements was receiving his CPA in 1947. In his retirement years, Ray spent much of his time playing golf, his goal of being a professional athlete, almost achieved. He had three holes in one, a tribute to his desire and competitive spirit. He loved the time he spent in Florida at his apartment at Seahaven and at the Pompano Beach Golf Club. When he was not golfing or thinking about golfing, Ray was writing. In addition to his chronicles of his days with Army Audit, he completed his autobiography, and a collection of short stories titled Franklin Park. His discoveries of the writers' group in Bowie, Maryland, and then another group at Lighthouse Point, Florida were miracles to him. His participation in these groups greatly enhanced his final years. Ray Theuret wanted to be remembered as a church going man. He was deeply spiritual, non-judgmental, and much loved and admired by many people during his lifetime. o m of an O ld Muskr at Tr apper: Essays and St ories