Avis de décès de Ralph-Harold Anderson - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

RALPH ANDERSON August 24, 1919 Ralph Harold Anderson passed away at the University Hospital on May 12, 2005. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Cora (Pat) and his children, Garth (Jean), Karen, Gail (Monty), Sandra (Phill), Brian (Connie), Barry (Frances) and Debra (Barry); his grandchildren Garth, Treva (John), Tara, Melissa (Dustin), Steve, Leah, Erin and Glendon; great grandchildren Taylor, Devin and Brooke. He is also survived by his brother, Arthur (aged 97), and his sisters Margaret (92), Ruth (90) and Edith (88) as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Merle (Hoar), and his brothers Norman and Walter. Born and raised in the Lyndhurst district, Ralph returned to farm with his father and brother, Walter, after serving with the RCAF during World War II. The family moved to Watrous in 1957 where he worked as a mechanic in town and later at the Noranda Potash Mine until retirement. After retirement Ralph and Pat wintered at the Happy Wanderer in Indio, California and in the year of 2000 took up residence at the Legion Manor in Saskatoon. Ralph was a past-president of the Watrous Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion and an active member of the Watrous Seniors Co-op Association. As well as being an avid card player, curler and gardener, Ralph enjoyed many hours of golfing especially with his buddy, the late Andre Voysey. A memorial service will be held at the Watrous Civic Centre at 2:00 p.m. on June 6, 2005 followed by refreshments. The local Legion Branch will officiate at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice. Ralph was well known for his kindness and will be sadly missed by his family and his many friends both old and new.