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Ralph Worden Obituary

Ralph Niesz Worden

Ralph Niesz Worden passed away peacefully to be with the Lord August 9, 2016, at the age of 100. Ralph was born and grew up in West Seattle, served in the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII, and is survived by daughters, Ann and Jane, and granddaughter, Charli.

He had a passion for Big Band music and played trumpet and trombone with various bands throughout his lifetime. Ralph LOVED waking up each and every day of his long life, and he will be remembered and missed by all who knew him.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Seattle Times from Sep. 6 to Sep. 7, 2016.

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September 12, 2016

September 12, 2016

We will miss our faithful Brother and remember him forever.
From the brethren of Alki Masonic Lodge in West Seattle

Jane Worden

September 8, 2016

Jane Worden

September 8, 2016

Jane Worden

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Jane Worden

September 8, 2016

Jane Worden

September 8, 2016

Jane Worden

September 8, 2016

Jane Worden

September 8, 2016

Jane Worden

September 8, 2016

Jane Worden

September 8, 2016

Jane Worden

September 8, 2016

Jane Worden

September 8, 2016

Jane Worden

September 8, 2016

Jane Worden

September 8, 2016

Jane Worden

September 8, 2016

Jane Worden

September 8, 2016

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