VFW Memorial: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Ralph Rawson
Ralph "Ron" Lyford Rawson Ron died peacefully May 17, 2013 after a short battle with pneumonia. Born August 14, 1928 to Seattle pioneer physician Dr. Erroll W. Rawson and wife Leotta F. Rawson. He graduated Broadway High School and WSU, receiving his degree in Chemistry. He was very active in his Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and the ROTC. Upon graduating, Ron married Gloria Peterson and he joined the Air Force, spending two years of active duty in Morocco, Africa. He started Ron Rawson, Inc....