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Elra P. and Latitia (Francis) Ralph , Wray

In 1880 Jewell County, Kansas, Esther Francis is 43, William H. Francis 21 Son, Adolphus D. Francis 20 Son, James B. Francis 16 Son, Walter E. Francis 14 Son, Latetia J. Francis 10 Daughter, and Mary L. G. Francis 8 Daughter.

ELRA'S FAMILY

In 1860 La Harpe, Illinois, James H. Ragan is 27, Louisa Ragan 27, Wright Ragan 4, L. Fayette Ragan 2, Stephen Ralph 11, and George Ralph 8.

In 1870 Hancock County, Illinois, George Ralph is 18, Stephen 21 farming, Nancy 20, ELLERY 1, and Henry Beely 61.

In 1900 Jewell County, Kansas, Stephen Ralph is 50, Nancy Ralph 49 Wife, and Stella Ralph 14 Daughter.

ELRA AND TRISHA

"Ellera" Perry Ralph, 20, born in Hancock County, Illinois to Stephan Ralph and Nancy Brasby, married "Tishey" Francis on Feb 5, 1899 in Webster County, Nebraska. She was also 20, born in Indiana to John and Esther Francis.


In 1900 Webster County, Elery Ralph is farming, born May 1869 in Illinois, Tishie August 1869 in Indiana. Earl May 1891, Glen July 1894, Wray July 1891, and Harry April 1900 were all born in Nebraska.

1903

In 1910 Webster County. Elra is 40, Tishie J. 39, Earl 18, Glen E. 14, Alta R. 12, Harry 10, Francis A. 6, Clare C. 4, and Gertrude E. 1.

1914 Red Cloud, Nebraska "The Elra Ralph children were visiting their uncle, Mr. Stanser and family Saturday night and Sunday."

In 1920 Yuma County, Elra and Latitia are both 49, Ray 22, Harry 19, Alice 16, Clair 14, Gertrude 11, and Fay 9.

July 5, 1923 "Mrs. S. G. Stancer of Red Cloud, Neb., was called to Wray last week on account of the death of her brother,J. D. Francis. She visited with the family of her sister, Mrs. E. Ralph, a few days before returning home."

July 1934 " Mr. and Mrs. Ellery Ralph and daughter, and Mrs. Alice Bailey and son of Red Cloud, Neb., spent Tuesday at the Will Gates home. "


Latitia J. Ralph 1869-1944 # 62637599 and Elra P. Ralph 1869-1952 are buried in Wray # 62637526.

February 1943 "The fifth of February was the fifty-fourth wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. E. Ralph, a well known Wray couple. On Sunday in their honor, their daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Bailey, entertained at dinner at their home near Vernon for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph in honor of the anniversary. Other guests were the Ray Ralph family and Mrs. S. M. Hill."

December 1942 "Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Oman and daughter Jennie (Jennie married Bert Monk six months later, and I was born to them in 1945.) drove to Camp Phillips, Kansas, and visited until Sunday with their son and brother, Cpl. Herbert Oman. Mr. and Mrs. E. Ralph accompanied them to Downs, Kansas, where they visited relatives. "

February 17, 1944 "Mrs. Elra Ralph, highly respected Wray lady, succumbed at the Wray hospital Sunday. She had been taken to the hospital for treatment after she sustained a fracture of a hip bone in a fall at her home on Friday. She had been in failing health for some time, but maintained her cheerful outlook on life and her consideration of others until the end came. She was 74 years, six months and three days old at the time of her death.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Christian church with Rev. J. T. Wheeler officiating, and burial was in Grandview cemetery.
Latitia Jane Francis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Francis, was born on August 10, 1869. She was united to Elra Ralph at Red Cloud, Nebraska, on February 5, 1889, and the devoted couple had observed their fifty-fifth wedding anniversary this year.
Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph. Four grown sons have preceded their mother in death. They were Earl, Harry, Glen and Clair. Earl paid the supreme sacrifice during World War One.
The survivors are the husband; one son, Ray, of Wray; three daughters : Alice Bailey of Franklin, Nebraska, Gertrude Hill and Fay Hudson of Denver; fifteen grandchildren, two of whom are serving in the Armed Forces; one brother and one sister and many less near relatives and a host of friends.
The Ralphs came to Colorado in 1919 and have resided in or near Wray since that time. Mrs. Ralph gave her heart to God and became a member of the Christian church at Wray several years ago, remaining a faithful and loyal member. She is the only Gold Star Mother of the American Legion Auxiliary post No. 30. A friendly smile, a kindly attitude to others and her devotion to her husband and family won her many genuine friends during her residence in this community."

October 16, 1952 "Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Wray Wednesday afternoon for Elra Perry Ralph, who died in Denver Saturday. Rev. Robert Seals conducted the rites and burial followed in Grandview cemetery.
Mr. Ralph was born on March 29, 1869, at La Harpe, Illinois, a son of Stephen and Nancy Ralph. He died October 11 at the age of 83 years, 6 months and 13 days. At an early age, he moved to Jewell County, Kan., where he grew to manhood. He was married to Letitia Jane Francis there and to them eight children were born.
The wife and four grown sons preceded Mr. Ralph in death. Left to mourn his death are his son, Ray of Wray; three daughters, Alice Bailey of Gretna, Neb., Gertrude Hill of Spokane, Wash., and Faye Hudson of Denver; 15 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren, and two sisters.
In 1919 the family moved to Wray where he remained until after the death of the wife and mother in February, 1944. The last few years he had made his home with his daughter, Faye, in Denver. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary before her death.
Mr. Ralph was friendly and jovial and his friends were limited only by his acquaintances."

GLEN

July 1924 "Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Ralph of Lincoln, Neb., arrived the first of the week to visit Mr. Ralph’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Ralph, southwest of town. Glenn Ralph is a printer and was formerly employed on the Benkelman Chronicle.

December 10, 1942 "Glen Ralph, eldest son of Mr. and Mra. Elra Ralph of Wray, died at 4 o'clock Tuesday morning after being stricken with a heart attack. He lived at Lincoln, Nebraska. Mr. and Mhi. Ralph, Ray Ralph and Mrs. Alice Bailey left Tuesday night for Lincoln to remain until after the funeral service. Survivors include the widow, the parents, two brothers, Ray and Clair, and three sisters, Mrs. Bailey of Wray, and Mrs. Gertie Hill and Mra. Faye Hudson of Denver."

"Funeral of Mr. Ralph will be held at 3 p m Thursday at Wadlow's, Rev. F. E Pfout Officiating. Ed Boehmer will sing, accompanied Cornelia Cole at the organ. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elra Ralph of Wray, Colo, survive, in addition to his wife, three sisters, and two brothers.
Pallbearers are Emil F. Boehmer, Samuel S. Finn. Henry Becher, Reginald Woodruff, Fred Re??, and Allen Boswell. Burial in Wyuka."

CLAIR

Clair Ralph and Viola Pickett were united in marriage by Judge I. L. Barker Tuesday, January 20, 1925. They were attended by a sister of the groom, Miss Alice Ralph."

July 1935 "Clair (Tuffy) Ralph was critically injured in an automobile collision about 1 a. m. Sunday morning a mile west of Laird. Ralph was standing on the side of a car that was being pulled by another car, when a car traveling in the opposite direction collided with the car that Ralph was standing on the running board of. Ralph sustained fractures of the bones of both legs below the knees and he was otherwise injured. He was rushed to the Wray hospital where his injuries were given attention. Tuesday night Mr. Ralph was taken in the Hitchcock Ambulance, to a hospital in Denver. As we write this report of the accident, Ralph is said to be in a critical condition. It is said that the flesh of the lower limbs was badly mangled and that dirt and gravel that got into the wounds at the time of the accident increased the seriousness of his injuries. A report of the accident as given The Rattler by Sheriff Raymond Van Horn, who was called to the scene of the trouble, is as follows: Jim Rowley and wife, Mr. Turtin and wife and three sons, May Wacker, Olin Wacker, and Ralph Rowley ware traveling west in a Ford V-8. The Ralph car an old Chevrolet bearing no license plate, having failed to function, was being pulled behind the Ford. Riding in this Chevrolet car were Earl Roberts, Mrs. Clair Ralph, Ray Ralph and wife, Howard Cumley and wife and two children, and Clair Ralph who was standing on the running board of the car. (Den Cuney, Mrs. Maud Smith, and, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Drommond were traveling east in the Cuney Chevrolet and in meeting the Ford Chevrolet above mentioned Chevrolet cars collided. Clair Ralph was thrown or dragged off of the side of the car and suffered the injuries mentioned above. Both cars were quite badly damaged. Strange as it may seem all of the other occupants of the cars escaped uninjured. The accident was one of the worst to occur here in recent months. Bad as it was, it could have been much more serious, since so many people were in the cars that crashed together."

December 1941 "Mr. and Mrs. Marion Pickett and family are spending Christmas in Denver at the homes of their daughters, Mrs. Clair Ralph and Mrs. Isabel Scruby and families."

March 1943 "Mr. and Mrs. Clair Ralph of Denver are the parents of a daughter born on Tuesday of last week."

January 1944 "Mrs. Glenn Bailey of Franklin, Nebraska, who had accompanied her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Ralph, to Denver to attend funeral services for Clair Ralph, returned to Wray with them and remained to spend a few days before returning home. "

1946

May 1946 "Family and friends were shocked Saturday, May 11, 1946 to learn of the sudden passing of Marion D. Pickett, long time resident of Wray and Yuma county. Marion had been in apparent good health and was engaged in his work as State Brand Inspector, assisting at the Haxtun livestock sale when death occurred, diagnosed as a heart attack.
Marion Dean Pickett, son of Chas. D. and Nell Pickett, was born Jan. 15, 1883 in Sylvester township, Monticello, Wise., and passed away as above stated at the age of 63 years, 3 months and 27 days. The Pickett family moved to Wray when Marion was just 3 years of age. He attended school here, graduating with the high school class of 1962. After graduation he attended college at Franklin, Nebr. On May 18, 1907 the deceased was united in marriage with Opal Grant at Wray, Colo. Nine children were born to this union, three sons and six daughters. I Mr. and Mrs. Pickett moved to Franklin, Nebr., shortly after their marriage and resided there about 4 months, then returned to Wray where they made their home with the exception of a few years spent at Cornish, Colo. During the past several years Marion held the position of State Brand Inspector for this region. His knowledge of cattle and their brands was a valuable aid to cattle raisers and livestock owners of the community. It was on one of these inspection trips that death came to Marion. He and his son, Leo, left Wray at noon to attend the sale at the Haxtun Livestock Pavilion. He had just arrived, stepped from the car and in a matter of minutes death occurred.
The passing of Marion Pickett removes another of the pioneers of this community. His cheerful humor and ready smile will always be remembered by his friends and acquaintances, who were legion.
He is survived by his wife, Opal of Wray; three sons, Charles of Pasadena, Calif., James and Leo of Wray; six daughters, Mr. Viola Ralph, Mrs. Isabelle Scrubby and Mrs. Katherine Hughes of Denver, and Mrs. Jessie Thompson, Mrs. Harriett Matthew of Calif., and Mrs. Maxine Wood of Detroit, Mich; 19 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; his father Charles D. Pickett, and two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Broderick and Mrs. Merle Groves, all of Wray, as well as many less near relatives and a host of friends.
His mother, Mrs. C. D. Pickett, passed away Nov. 30, 1936.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 15, at 2 p. m. at the Presbyterian church. Rev. L. W. Hanson conducted the service and interment was in Grandview. The Rattler joins the many friends in extending sincere sympathy to the bereaved family and relatives. "

November 1949 "Mr. and Mrs. James Pickett of Cheyenne, Wyo., came Wednesday of last week and visited until Tuesday with the former’s mother, Mrs. Opal Pickett. Other visitors during that time were Mrs. Viola Ralph, a daughter of Mrs. Pickett, and son, Paul Ralph, and grandson, Michael Freeman, of Denver who spent the weekend here."

December 1950 "Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Tompson, Mr. and Mrs. John Scobie and Mrs. Clair Ralph of Denver came to Wray to attend the funeral services for C. D. Pickett, grandfather of the three ladies. Another granddaughter, Mrs. Mary Nelle Ryan, who had come to Wray on Friday because of his illness, returned to Denver on Tuesday accompanied by her mother, Mrs. E. M. Broderick, and her little son, Michael Ryan, who are spending the remainder of the week with her. "

GERTRUDE

Gertrude Ralph and Charles Huddleson married in Yuma County on April 14, 1926.

Charles L. Huddleson and Gerturde E. divorced in Yuma County in 1928.

Gertrude Ralph and A. F. Hill married on November 14, 1928 in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

In 1930 Wray, Alton Hill is 26, Gertrude E. 21.

October 1930 "Mr. and Mrs. Alton Hill of Ovid, Colo and Mrs. Glen Bailey and son of Guide Rock, Neb. came to Wray Thursday to attend the funeral of Donald Ralph. "

June 1939 "Mrs. S. M. Hill who accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Alton Hill to Spokane, Wash., for a visit with her son S. J. Hill, returned Thursday evening. On the way home Mrs. Hill stopped in Denver to visit relatives and was met there by her sister Mrs. Joe Holmes of Princeton, Mo. Mrs. Holmes came to Wray with Mrs. Hill and will visit here several days. The two sisters are enjoying their visit very much as this is the first meeting in 14 years."

They're in east Phillips County, Colorado in 1940, where Gertrude is a bookkeeper in a general store, 31, Alton F. 35 a butcher.

June 1944 "Messrs. Sam and Alton Hill were called to Wray last Thursday by the news of the death of their brother, Cpl. Hubert M. Hill, who made the supreme sacrifice in Corsica. Their mother, Mrs. S. M. Hill, returned to Denver with them on Thursday afternoon and spent the week in the capital city. She is expected home the latter part of this week. "

July 1944 "Wallace Hill, of Spokane, Washington, and Mr. and Mrs. Alton Hill of Denver were here to attend the Memorial service Sunday for their brother, Cpl. Hubert Hill. Mis. Mary Hill accompanied her son Wallace back to Spokane, leaving Wray Sunday night, and will visit there for a time."

November 1947 "Mrs. A. F. Hill of Portland, Oregon, who had been visiting in Denver, and her niece, four-year-old Jacquie Ralph, of Denver, visited at the home of their brother and uncle, Ray Ralph, from Saturday until Wednesday."

Alton Francis Hill 1904-1956 is buried in Spokane # 172487727. He was the son of Stephen M. Hill 1872-1942 buried in Wray.
Mary M. 1877-1952 is also buried in Wray.


May 1956 "Weekend guests at the Ray Ralph home were Mr. Ralph's three sisters, their first reunion in many years. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Glen Bailey of Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. Vem Hudson of Denver and Mrs. Gertrude Hill of Spokane, Wash."

Gertrude E. Hill, 78, died April 16, 1987 in Spokane.

ALICE

July 23, 1925 "Glen Bailey of Guide Rock, Nebraska, Francis Alice Ralph of Wray. Married by Judge Barker."

July 1934 " Mr. and Mrs. Ellery Ralph and daughter, and Mrs. Alice Bailey and son of Red Cloud, Neb., spent Tuesday at the Will Gates home. "

January 1944 "Mrs. Glenn Bailey of Franklin, Nebraska, who had accompanied her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Ralph, to Denver to attend funeral services for Clair Ralph, returned to Wray with them and remained to spend a few days before returning home. "


February 1944 Wray "Mrs. Alice Bailey was a dinner guest at the Earl Stimson home on Thursday evening"

Glenn Bailey, 1902-1987, Alice Ralph 1903-1993
Children
Janice La Verne Bailey 1926-1926
Ralph Eugene Bailey 1928-

FAYE

January 1937 "Miss Faye Ralph will leave Wray this Thursday evening for Loudon, Tenn., where she will be united in marriage with Mr. Vern Hudson on Sunday, January 17th. Miss Ralph is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Ralph, long time residents of this city. She received her education in the Wray schools and graduated with the class of 1928 of the Wray High School. She has been employed by the department of Public Welfare in the county court house until the time of her leaving Wray. Vern Hudson is the son of Mr. Sam Hudson of Wray and attended the Benkelman High School. He ha 3 been employed in Tennessee and the happy young couple will make their home at that place. Miss Ralph’s absence from the younger set of this community will be regretted, but along with her to her new home goes the best wishes of her life long acquaintances for a long and happy married life."

August 1944 "Lieut. John M. McKie, a former Wray youth and a son of Mrs. Sam Hudson of Denver, is reported to have been killed in action on June 14. Word that he had been killed was received yesterday toy E. Ralph, whose daughter, Faye Ralph Hudson, wrote him a postcard in which she told that the news of McKie’s death had been received in Denver. John McKie entered the army at the beginning of toe war, went through officers training school and made a rapid advance in the service. A brother, Forrest McKie, is an army major. A letter that Dewey Goodman received from Major F. W. McKie last May told at the two brothers seeing each other in England, and reported that they had both gone to England on toe same convoy. It is thought likely that John was participating in the action in Normandy. Lieutenant McKie, 30, was born at Haigler, Nebr., was graduated in 1934 from the Wray high school, enlisted in toe Colorado National Guard, was sent to Hawaii in 1941 as a master sergeant, returned as an officer candidate. He was commissioned at Fort Knox in December, 1942, went overseas last January. He is survived by his mother of Denver, his wife, Mrs. Minnie Hamil McKie and two sons, Danny, 4, and John, 3, of Green City, MO., a brother, Maj. Forrest W. McKie now overseas and five stepbrothers. He formerly worked for a Denver packing company."

March 1947 "E. Ralph, who is now employed in Denver, came to Wray Sunday night and will spend a week’s vacation here with relatives and friends. "

In 1950 Denver, Vern N. Hudson is 39, Fay L. Hudson 39 Wife, Jane L. Hudson 12 Daughter, Joyce M, Hudson 10 Daughter, and Elra Ralph 81 Father-in-law.

"Mrs. Faye Latitia Hudson, the former Faye Ralph of Wray, died December 30, 1956 at St. Joseph's hospital in Denver after a prolonged illness. She was 46.
Funeral services were held at X p. m. Thursday. January 3, at the Howard Mortuary in Denver, conducted by the Reverend Leslie McCue of the Ohio Avenue Congregational church. Burial was in Chapel Hills Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Hudson, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ellery Ralph, was born in Nebraska on July 26, 1910. She attended school at Wray and married Vern Hudson on January 16, 1937. She moved to Denver in 1940 and her home was at 712 South Sherman street.
Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Joyce and Jane of Denver; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Bailey, Lincoln, Neb., and Mrs. Gertrude Hill, Spokane, Wash., and a brother, Ray Ralph of Wray."

EARL

Private Earl Ralph, dying 2 Sep 1918, is buried in Oise-Aisne American Cemetery and Memorial Fere-en-Tardenois, Departement de l'Aisne, Picardie, France, per FindaGrave # 56639842. Nebraska Soldiers records him in the 128th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Division.
"Killed in Action: Earl Ralph, next of kin, Elery Ralph, Guide Rock, Nebraska."



HARRY

Harry Ralph 1900-1920 is buried in Wray, # 62637546.

RAY

Ray Ralph and Birdella Crandell married in Yuma County on April 3, 1926.
Birdella Kerns was in Yuma County in 1910, 7, with Walter B. Kerns 32 and Laura E. 30.
In 1920 Yuma County, Walter 42, and Laura E. 39, have Birdella G. 17, Twildelle 7, and Velva J. 3.

August 1927 ". Monday Ray Ralph was arrested, charged with selling intoxicating liquor. He plead guilty and waa fined $l00."

October 2, 1930 " Donald Ray, 8 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ralph of Wray, was drowned Wednesday afternoon of this week when he fell into the mill race while playing on the new bridge on Adams St. The child was missed at a little after 1 o'clock, and the discovery of his little wagon on the new bridge started a search of the mill race. The fire whistle was blown and a large crowd of men and boys aided with the search. The body was not found until about 4:30 in the afternoon, when it was discovered in the rapids just below the mill by a party of searchers that included the child's grandfather, Walter Kerns of Laird. The body was recovered by Victor Willis, but the child was dead when he was found.
This tragedy, following on a series of tragic happenings in this community, cast a pall of gloom over the entire town. Donald Ray was 3 years old on Sept. 11. He is survived by his parents, a brother, Warren, 9 years old, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kerns and Mr. and Mrs. E. Ralph and many less near relatives and friends. He was a bright and lovable youngster, and his parents have the heartfelt sympathy of the community in their tragic loss.
As we go to press, funeral arrangements have not been made. "

Ray Ralph and Birdella G. Kerns had Robert Rex Ralph in Wray on Feb 23, 1937.

In 1940 Wray, Ray is 42, "Burdella" 38, Bilie 6, and Bobby 3.

January 1942 " Mrs. Ray Ralph received a message this week from her son Warren Crandell reporting that he is unharmed."

March 1945 "In a double ring nuptial event which took place at 6 p. m. Tuesday, March 6, in the First Lutheran church, Miss Norma G. Patterson, daughter of Leslie Patterson of St. Paul, Minn., and Mrs. Leslie Patterson, 722 Logan Ave., ana Warren Crandell, navy signalman first class, son of Jess Crandell of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Ray Ralph of Wray, Colo., were married by Rev. H. H. Diers, church pastor. The bride, in a powder blue wool ensemble with navy blue accessories and a corsage ox” American Beauty rosebuds, was attended by her sister Mrs. LaVerne C. Walensky in brown corduroy with matching accessories and a corsage of talisman rosebuds. L. C. Walensky was best man. The ceremony was followed by a wedding dinner for members of the immediate family in the Walensky home at 313 Dearborn ave. The groom will leave Wray Thursday to report again at San Leandro naval hospital in California. The bride plans to join him later .He entered the navy four years ago, has served for two years in the south Pacific area and is now convalescing from wounds suffered while on active duty. The Rattler extends congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Crandell."

February 1950 "Two Wray businesses, both of which have operated here under the same ownership for nearly a quarter-century, changed hands in deals made recently. Announcement was made this week that the Akey Dray Line, which has been operated by Ellis Akey for 28 years, haa been sold to Ray (Murphy) Ralph who is continuing it* operation. Mr, Ralph haa bean deßveryman for the line for several years and is experienced In the business. He will operate aa Murphy's Transfer. The dray line handles freight deliveries and pickups at the Burlington Depot and does a general hauling business In Wray. "

June 1957 "The Wray Methodist church was the scene of a pretty wedding Sunday, June 23, when Beth Lane became the bride of Robert Rex Ralph. Miss Lane is the daughter of Mrs. Otto Foltmer and the late L. D. Lane, and Mr. Ralph is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ralph of Wray. The Reverend Willis Wisehart performed the double ring ceremony at two o’clock in the afternoon. The maid of honor was Miss Phyllis Keeler and the bridesmaids were Mrs. Henry Railsback of Denver, sister of the bride, and Miss Carole Anne Lynam. I The flower girl was Darcy Anne j Lane of Santa Barbara, Calif. The ring bearer was Dean Railsback of Denver, who carried the rings on ! a heart shaped pillow. They are niece and nephew of the bride. The groom’s attendants were Bill Ralph, older brother of the 1 groom, as best man. and L. D. Lane Jr., older brother of the bride, and Warren Crandall, halfI brother of the groom. Ushers , were Gary Halley, James Watkins and Virgil Foltmer Miss Barbara Barnett of Augusta, Kan., registered the guests. The reception was in charge of Mrs. C. F. Williams, Mrs. Harry Keeler, Mrs. Roy Donovan and Mrs. Albert Renzelman. They were assisted by the Rainbow girls and Mrs. T. J. Serafini. The table was beautifully decorated with the centerpiece, a tiered wedding cake made and decorated by Mrs. Raymond Renzelman and Mrs. Paul Gartin. The guests were served by Miss Lorilee Staples, Miss Kay Keeler, Mrs. Rudy Slama of Englewood, aunt of the groom, and Mrs. L. D. Lane of Santa Barbara. Calif., sister-in-law of the bride. John Maurice played piano during the reception and also accompanied Miss Pat Whomble . Mrs. Virgil Foltmer of Englewood, and Mrs. Leßoy Deterding were in charge of the gift table, assisted by Mrs. Glenn Bailey, aunt of the groom, Mrs. Warren Crandall, and Miss Mary Lou Hesse. The couple left for an unknown destination for their honeymoon. Mr. Ralph graduated from the Wray high school in 1956 and is working for the G. E. Sprinkler Company in Denver. Mrs. Ralph graduated this spring from the Wray high school. They will be at home at 741 Corona Street in Denver after the first of July. "

" A graveside service was held Saturday afternoon, August 15, 1959 at 3 o'clock at the Yuma cemetery for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ralph. The Reverend C. V. Gallagher officiated. Survivors, besides the parents, Bill and Loretta Brophy Ralph, are a brother, Dicky, and the grandparents, Mrs. Nora Brophy, Birdella Ralph and Ray Ralph."
(FindaGrave # 59792039.)

Birdella G. Ralph BIRTH 1902 DEATH 1964 BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 62637457.

Ray Alta Ralph BIRTH 16 Jul 1898 Red Cloud, Webster County, Nebraska, DEATH Sep 1968 Yuma County, Colorado, BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 62637633.



Lorretta Ann Brophy Ralph BIRTH 11 Aug 1935 Eckley, Yuma County, Colorado, DEATH 24 Aug 2005, BURIAL Fort Logan National Cemetery Denver, Denver County, Colorado, PLOT Section 24, Site 92 MEMORIAL ID 25330064
In December 2007, Bill Ralph was living in Northglenn, Colorado.

Bill G. Ralph BIRTH 4 Jun 1933 DEATH 13 Jun 2016 BURIAL Fort Logan National Cemetery Denver, Denver County, Colorado, PLOT SECTION 24 SITE 92 MEMORIAL ID 165876966.

Robert R. Ralph born Feb 23, 1937, died Sept 14, 2003, last residence Lakewood, Coloradol

July 1943 "Warren Crandell, Seaman 3/c, with the United States navy, who survived the sinking of the airplane carrier Lexington and who has since been seeing action as member of the crew of a destroyer arrived here Friday to spend a brief leave with his mother, Mrs. Ray Ralph, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter | Kerns and with other relatives and friends. This is his first visit home ! in nearly two years and for most • of this time he has been on duty. , He has seen active service in both j the south and north Pacific. He was able to secure the leave while the ship to which he is assigned is undergoing repairs on the west coast. He will leave today for Denver and from there continue on to the western coast to rejoin his ship."

1945

May 1950 "Mr. and Mrs. Warren Crandell and family of Dunkerton, Ia., came Sunday night to visit at the Walter Kerns, Ray Ralph and Rudy Slama homes."

September 1951 "Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kerns, long time residents of this community, had a golden wedding anniversary last week. They kept the fact that it was their “golden” anniversary a secret even from their children, and to celebrate the day, the couple took a car ride to Bonny Dam, on to Burlington for lunch and back home. Mr. and Mrs. Kerns have spent most of their married life in this locality. They were married September 18, 1901. She is the former Laura Drommond, daughter of a pioneer family. They have three daughters, Mrs. Ray Ralph and and Mrs. Rudy Slama of Wray, and Mrs. Earl Chapman of Hemit, California."

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