Supporting Jane Weller After the Loss of Her Husband, Ray

These are my friends Ray and Jane Weller.

It is with heavy hearts that we share that Ray Weller has passed away. Ray was a Vietnam veteran, a fiercely independent man, and above all, a devoted husband to Jane—his constant companion, best friend, and caregiver.

This fundraiser was originally created because of a devastating clerical error made by the VA, which wrongly declared Ray deceased earlier this year. As a result, all of Ray’s VA benefits were revoked and he lost access to all healthcare coverage, including life sustaining treatment. Despite months of effort, the VA never corrected their mistake before Ray’s death.

This error forced Ray and Jane into a crisis during the most vulnerable chapter of Ray’s life. Without his benefits, they were unable to afford his cancer treatments, his essential medication, or the in-home support Jane desperately needed to care for him as his health declined. Ray passed without the stability and dignity he had earned through his years of military service—an injustice that no veteran or spouse should ever endure.

Now Jane faces not only the deep grief of losing her husband but also the overwhelming burden of starting over with no financial safety net. After dedicating herself completely to Ray’s care around the clock, Jane has been left without the support that should have been there for her.

This fundraiser is now entirely focused on helping Jane navigate this next chapter: covering funeral costs, catching up on critical bills, and giving her the breathing room to grieve without the weight of financial fear. She deserves rest. She deserves peace. And she deserves to be held up by a community that recognizes her quiet strength and the love she poured into Ray’s life.

Every donation, every share, and every kind word makes a difference. Thank you for holding Jane in your hearts and for standing with her during this heartbreaking time.