by Lynn McMillen
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Raymond Henry Torstenson, age 81 of Winchester, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023. He was born in Pensacola, Florida on February 10, 1942, to the late R.L. “Rip” and Anne Marie (Dahlke) Torstenson. Before his retirement, Ray was employed at Boeing in Huntsville for thirty-two years, where he worked on the space shuttle and lunar rover programs, which were an integral part of the space program. He was an accomplished artist and woodworker, focusing on handcrafting dulcimers. Ray was a co-founder and long-time member of Multi-County Cancer Support Network and a member of Franklin County Arts Guild. He was a devoted member of Harmony Cumberland Presbyterian Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed being on his boat and traveling. His family will remember his kind nature and wonderful sense of humor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Jacqueline Bishop Torstenson; and brother, Charles Torstenson. He is survived by his loving children, Mark (Lucia Cape) Torstenson, Kim (Ed) Land, Eric (Amy) Torstenson, and Pam (Chris) Parker; grandchildren, Shelby Land, Torsten Land, Anna Parker, Jack Parker, Evelyn Torstenson, and Julian Torstenson; and niece, Victoria “Vivi” Nixon. Visitation will be from 5-8pm Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in Winchester, Tennessee. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 pm on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Harmony Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Dr. Joe Butler officiating. Interment will follow in the Harmony Cemetery. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222

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