Ralph went home to with the Lord on January 27, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife Alice and his daughters Sherril and Denise. Ralph graduated from Denver University, served as a Captain in the United States Air Force; retired from Shell Oil Company; and was President of the Mile High Shell Retirees. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 12:30 p.m., at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road (one block to the west of Holly Street), in Centennial, Colorado. Interment follows at 2:15 p.m. at Fort Logan National Cemetery ~ Pavilion ""C"", 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, in Denver, Colorado. A reception will be held at 3:00 p.m. at Holly Creek Assisted Living, 5590 East Peakview Avenue, Centennial, Colorado. Donations are being suggested in Ralph's memory to United Cerebral Palsy, 1660 L Street NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036. Please share your memories of Ralph and your condolences with his family by selecting the ""sign guestbook"" button below.