Obituary: Ralph, Esther M.

Wed., March 5, 2014

RALPH, Esther M. October 14, 1934 ~ March 1, 2014 Forever in our Hearts Esther passed away on March 1, 2014 in Spokane, Washington, her lifetime home.

Preceded in death by her husband Donald A. Ralph and daughter Becky J. McCrow.

Survived by son, Ken Ralph (wife Sandy); daughter, DeAnna Voshell (husband, Todd); daughter, LaWanda (Punky) Grow (husband, Larry); daughter, Tia Dawn Akkers (husband, Ron); sister, Gloria Schneider; brother, Don O’Kelly; and numerous grandchildren great-grandchildren and many special nieces and nephews.

There will be a celebration of her life on Sunday, March 9th at 1 o’clock at Contempo MH Park, 1205 E. Lyons Ave., Spokane, WA.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice of Spokane would be appreciated.

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