Ralph W. Bodine

He is preceded in death by his father, Harry and mother, Myrtle (Stevenson), siblings Harry, Dutch (Russell), Lewis, Ted (Chester), Harley, Gordon and Bobby; sister in laws: Dorothy White and Lenora Cunningham, brothers in laws: Robert, Ralph and Burton Burns and Jim Amunsis.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 63 years, Helen; two daughters, Susan Muniz and her husband Fred and Clarrice Jack, grandsons Kristopher and wife Melissa, Kameron and wife Meggie; great-grandchildren, Conner, Kiera, Keagan and Anaka, sisters-in-law, Rhoda Amunsis, Mary Burns, Eva Burns, Phyllis Burns; brother in law Art and Joan Burns; numerous nieces, nephews, many extended family and dear friends who have fond memories of his fun loving humor.

Ralph is a WWII veteran and served in the South Pacific as a Navy Seabee, he worked for Nord Door, Weyerhaeuser Everett Plant as mill worker retiring after 35 years as Crane Operator, then for several years with Rodland Toyota as vehicle trade transporter. A 66 year American Legion member of Everett Post 6 and a member of the Everett Fraternal Order of Eagles – FOE 13 for many years.

A lifelong bowling fanatic his passion for bowling began at six years old setting pins at the REC and progressed into participating in many leagues and including several fun filled Senior and family teams. Ralph enjoyed golfing, salmon fishing and was a long time Husky Football attendee and inaugural Seattle Seahawks ticket holder. He loved to dance, enjoyed time with his family and all the friendships he made being an Everett native. He enjoyed motor home trips across country with his wife and sister in law Dorothy to Florida, taking trips to visit family in Las Vegas and friends in Idaho and Reno and taking every opportunity to visit the ocean for fishing, razor clam digging and family fun. Ralph and Helen also visited Hawaii and England. Lawn grooming and his constant hunt for the latest man tool kept him active and enjoying all the pleasures in caring for his lawn. He had to learn and excel on the dance floor which became the lure for his beloved wife. To friend and family his humor of choice was trading quips with anyone who would dare to challenge his wit.

Thank you to those at Forest View Rehabilitation who have shown so much kindness and care during his stay since March 2009 – our family appreciated your special attention and support.

His family was the center of his universe and drew a special pleasure from his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was loved, is loved, and will always be loved. Memorial service will be Thursday May 1, 2014 at 11:00 a.m., at Spirit of Grace United Methodist Church, 3530 Colby Av, Everett, WA 98201. Gravesite burial will be at 2:00 PM at Cypress Lawn, 1615 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett, WA 98208.

In lieu of flowers please help others by donating to Parkinson Foundation or your local Senior Center or Food Bank, in memory of Ralph Bodine.

He lived life well, cherished his wife and family and was loved by all.

Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Funeral Home, Everett, WA.