Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Ralph Bodine Obituary

BODINE, Ralph E. October 01, 1942 - March 07, 2016 Ralph passed away peacefully, at home, on March 7, 2016 in Central Saanich. BC. Ralph was surrounded by, his loving wife, Linda S. Bodine and his six children. He was 73. Ralph was born at St Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. He was a graduate of Princeton University and held the positions of Chairman of the Board of Sunkist and Western Growers Association. He was also involved with numerous other boards. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Linda, of 35 years, his children, Kevin (Heli), Lisa (Favian), Carrie (Kyle), Sarah, Amy and Arthur; his loving grandchildren, sister, Sue Ross and step-mother, Helen Bodine. Ralph was loved by many and will be greatly missed. A celebration of life will be held July 9, 2016 at the family farm in Central Saanich. Condolences may be offered to the family at First Memorial, www.mem.com.
Published by Victoria Times Colonist from Mar. 19 to Mar. 21, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Bodine

Sponsored by anonymous.

Not sure what to say?





55 Entries

Nelson Hughes

March 2, 2019

Still think of Ralph, just a fine gentleman. Also a proud Yankee fan.

July 18, 2017

sorry to hear of your loss. marco nacci

March 28, 2017

Dear Linda: We just heard about Ralph's passing and are so sorry. He was a great friend for the short time we had the pleasure of knowing him. We really appreciate all that you two did for us. I would wonder how you were doing since we never got to see you again. As I sit and look at his picture it reminds how much he always smiled because that was his personality through and through. Vince and Phyllis Li Vigni.

Ron Phillips

March 26, 2017

To Ralph's family: Don't morn his passing, all life is temporary,just celebrate his life!!! He was our class president and a great friend to all of his classmates.

July 11, 2016

Dear Linda, Sarah, Amy and Arthur
John, Sara and I were very saddened to hear about Ralph's passing. It was always such a pleasure to see you and Ralph around the school grounds. I will always remember his big smile, graciousness and wonderful sense of humour. Our deepest condolences to you and the children.
Munjeet, John and Sara Taylor

Tano Briglio

July 9, 2016

Dear Linda, Sorry for your loss of Ralph, I will always remember the kind words he had for me.... The "Master Builder has the plan" God Bless

Tano Briglio

July 7, 2016

Dear Linda and family,
We are saddened by the loss of Ralph, a man who lived life to the fullest and was larger than life itself!! We will remember him as someone who had a lovely and loving family and did the best for them.
Strength and courage,
Paul & Heidi

July 5, 2016

Dear Linda. To you and your family our sincere condolences. We have great memories of Ralph seeing him while working at AON, but unfortunately we lost touch with him when we left there. He was happy when he came to see us and always had a joke or two to brighten our day. Sincerely, Anke Walker & Trish Beveridge (Victoria, BC)

Rose Leonard

July 3, 2016

Linda, both Alana and I are sad to hear this news today. We have fond memories of you both while we were living in North Saanich. Ralph was always straight up, smiling and the guy who challenged my personal " Santa Claus" light display. I called him Mr. Claus once and got a roar!

Tim Lindgren

June 23, 2016

Thanks for some great memories!
-Tim and Barbara Lindgren

Vincent Thompson

May 5, 2016

Dear Linda,
We are so sorry to hear the news of Ralph passing away,we often talk about the lovely time we spent together on the wonderful cruise around Northern Europe.Hope you remember us.God Bless you and the family.
Vince and Lizzie

Sherry and Steve Martori

April 26, 2016

Dear Linda,
Steve and I are so very sorry to hear about Ralph's passing. We just heard today from Western Growers. He was a great man and we were so glad to have know him. We send you our deepest sympathy and love. Sherry and Steve Martori

April 14, 2016

Dear Linda,
I was sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. I have some wonderful memories of you, Ralph and your children in my store...that was quite a number of years ago. My thoughts and prayers will be with you, Sarah, Amy and Arthur. May the wonderful memories of your husband will be a comfort and blessing for you and the children the days ahead.
Cathie Wilson ( Stephanie's) Victoria, B.C.

Howard Fredman

April 1, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May Ralph's memory be a blessing.

April 1, 2016

We in the Princeton Class of 1966 lost a good and valued friend. Our sympathies to his family.
Tiny Morgan'66

Jerry Underdown

March 30, 2016

Ralph had an unique and special relationship with my granddaughter, Rehema. Rehema would often share stories of these times with me. Thank you for sharing Ralph with Rehema.

Shannon Ngongo

March 30, 2016

Our prayers are with your family at this time. May you find comfort and strength from each other. Blessings from the Ngongo Family

Cherie Keys

March 28, 2016

Dear Linda, Toby and I were so sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. Our deepest condolences to you and Sara, Amy and Arthur. May you find comfort in remembering that no one who has been deeply loved is ever lost to us, because precious memories live in our hearts forever.
With all our love and sympathy Toby and Cherie Keys

March 28, 2016

Mrs. B,
So, so sorry. Mr. B was such a great man.
Sincerely,
Wally @ "Starlite"

Gerald, Delisiya, Rachael, Joshua and Daniel Benjamin

March 27, 2016

Dear Linda, Sarah, Amy and Arthur. We are so sorry and saddened to read that Ralph passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lots of love, Gerald, Delisiya, Rachael, Joshua and Daniel Benjamin

John Riopka

March 26, 2016

Dear Linda,Sarah,Arthur, and Amy.I was saddened to read that Ralph passed away. My heart goes out to you all. He was a fortunate man to be surrounded by his family, who loved him so dearly, during his final hours.May your fond memories of him stay in your heart forever. Take Care.

Cheryl Forsyth

March 26, 2016

Dear Linda, I was so sad to hear of your family's loss. May your memories bring you some comfort. Take care and positive thoughts to you and your kids.

March 26, 2016

Linda, Sarah, Amy, and Arthur.
We were so sorry to hear that Ralph had passed away. He was unfailingly kind and gracious through the many years we knew him. He will be missed by so many. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Neil, Heather, Nicole, and Jeremy Chan

Neala St. Hilaire

March 24, 2016

Dear Amy and family, my thoughts and loving wishes are with you all.

March 23, 2016

Dear Linda,Sarah,Amy and Arthur,
My sincere condolences...Ralph was such a huge presence with a great sense of humour and that smile...Wow!!!Bigger than life,he will truly be missed.Hugs,Joan (aka Joanie Baby)

Phil Motta

March 23, 2016

Linda and family, we were so sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. We shared some very good times with you both and pray that your family and memories of all the good things you shared will ease your grief. God bless you. -Phil & Arlee

Reesa Vermeulen

March 23, 2016

Linda, I was so sad to hear about Ralph's passing. I know your faith and family will sustain you during this difficult time. Although I did not know him well, I remember him always with a smile and engaged with family. He was a lovely man.

Horizon Air

March 23, 2016

To the Bodine Family, We were very sorry to learn that Ralph passed away. We will miss seeing his smiling face at the airport. Your friends at Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air YYJ.

March 22, 2016

Linda, Sarah, Amy and Arthur,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely,
Sue Moore

March 22, 2016

Linda, Arthur and family. Our condolences on your huge loss of an amazingly talented and generous man. He will be missed but remembered by many for his energy and spirit.
Dwayne and Roseanne Rowe Sidney BC

Dan Gentile

March 22, 2016

Linda, our deepest condolences to you and the family. We were saddened to hear the news today of Ralph's passing. I am grateful for the opportunity that Ralph gave me and the faith he had in me to restore the family's antique collection. In the 20 plus years I knew Ralph, I found him to be a kind and generous person.
Dan and Leslie Gentile

Steve Hushek

March 21, 2016

Kevin, Linda,
My deepest sympathies at Ralph's passing. He was the embodiment of class and will always be a source of inspiration for me. I'll always be grateful for everything he did and the opportunities he created for me. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Russ Hay Bike Shops

March 21, 2016

Arthur and the Bodine family. Our most heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Your friends at Russ Hay Bicycle Shops.

Shelley Edwards

March 21, 2016

Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. Ralph was such a wonderful man. He was my favorite client when I worked at Avalon cutting hair. He talked about you and your children so much. He loved you all so dearly. My heart aches for you. Much love, Shelley Edwards.

Cindy/Brenda Monk Office

March 21, 2016

Linda and family.. our deepest condolences to you and the children on the passing of Ralph. We always had a good laugh with him when he came into the store..looking for his special gel pens or stopping by the post office to say hi to "red" We will definetly miss his presence. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

March 21, 2016

Kathie and I had the privilege of knowing you and Ralph for the past 20+ years. I had so much fun getting to know him as we both struggled trying with our golf games.
He was always such a kind generous person. We will miss him.
Our thoughts are with you and the children.
Kathie and Bryant

Gordon Dycke

March 21, 2016

I'm sorry for the loss Linda. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Gordon Dycke

March 20, 2016

Linda and Family we are so sorry and saddened to hear about Ralph passing, He will be truly missed. He will be remembered for his kindness to everyone in our community, along with the fondest memories of time spent at the ball field as you both shared your love for the sport and generosity to so many children. Our condolences to you and your family. Kevin, Carla, Cayle and Alysha MacDonald

Irene Manderville

March 20, 2016

Linda,sincere condolences to you and your children on the passing of Ralph. (i looked after you + your twins Amy and Arthur when they were born. Your poor dear husband was snowbound during the blizzard of '96 and you had to stay extra time in VGH)
May your fond memories of Ralph guide you through this sad time.

Regina & Pete Bidstrup

March 20, 2016

Regina and I were saddened by the news that just arrived that Ralph had died.

We sorely regret his passing.

The family is in our thoughts. The Bidstrups

Martyn Sharp

March 20, 2016

I had the privilege of printing the family Chrismas cards for several years. Ralph was a genuinely nice person, and a pleasure to work with. My condolences to the family.

Walter Hawrylenko

March 20, 2016

What a shock to Annette and I to hear that Ralph passed on.
He was the only one to call me a friend.
I am sorry that I did not spend more time with him..
I had so much fun ,teaching him air brake course. And going out fishing,

Darcie Jennings

March 19, 2016

Linda, I am so very sorry to hear about Ralph's passing. He contributed so much to our community and I know how much you and the rest of your family will miss him. Love and hugs to you all.

Michele Fretz

March 19, 2016

Linda and family- Sorry for the loss of your dear husband and father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Michele Eric and Katherine Fretz

Dean Cameron

March 19, 2016

Condolences to the family.

Jim Ross and Famly

March 19, 2016

Linda,

We are very sad to hear of Ralph's passing. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.

March 19, 2016

Linda, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our condolences and know that our thoughts are with you and the whole family. Your neighbors, Mike & Kristin, Eric & Elisabeth & Douwe & Jessie.

Rose Del Rosario

March 17, 2016

Dear Linda and family,
We are very sad to hear of Ralph's passing. Please know that you are all in our thoughts.

Al Klieber and Rose Del Rosario

nelson Hughes

March 15, 2016

To the Bodine family, please accept my deepest sympathy. I was on vacation when I heard of Ralph's passing and just heard of it today when I checked my e-mails. I know that there are a number of Yankees up there that will receive Ralph with open arms.

Nelson Hughes

March 13, 2016

We are so saddened to hear of your loss. May god bless you and keep you.
Floyd and lynda Ford.

Bernadette Blackmore

March 10, 2016

Mrs B and families, Ed and I are so saddened and so heartbroken to hear of Mr B's passing! He was a wonderful boss. Thank you so much for everything you did for us. You will be greatly missed. Rip Mr B... We will never forget you

March 9, 2016

Ralph' years as Chairman of the Board of Sunkist were characterized by generosity and genuine caring. Norma joins me in expressing our condolences and love to Linda and the Bodine Familyy. We mourn with you.
Russ Hanlin Sr. - President Sunkist 1978 - 1998

March 9, 2016

please accept our deepest sympathies

Don, Cindy, Christopher Hill

Eliel & Elaise Pinheiro

March 9, 2016

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Showing 1 - 55 of 55 results

Memorial Events
for Ralph Bodine

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

First Memorial Funeral Services and Garden of Memories - Falaise Dr.

4725 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC V8Y 1B4