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Ralph Halvorsen Obituary
Dr. Ralph A. Halvorsen O.D
Ralph graduated from Everett High and then enlisted into the Army/Air Force on January 31, 1944 where he trained as a tail gunner for the B-24 and B-29 Bomber. After the war he attended the University of Washington for his pre-med. During this time he went on a blind date with the love of his life Marie Hottendorf. They married on September 17, 1949 in Memphis, Tennessee, while he attended the Southern College of Optometry. After graduation they returned to open his optometry practice in South Everett where he practiced for the next 40 years until his retirement in 1992. In 2007 he moved into Southpoint Assisted Living where he made many new friends.
He was a member of the Washington State Optometric Association and a lifetime member of the Sons of Norway.
He loved to read westerns, play pinochle and talk politics. He also loved to watch the Huskies, Seahawks and Mariners.
Ralph is survived by sons, Steve (wife, Kathryn), Ron (wife, Linnea) and Charles; daughter, Kimberly; grandchildren, Justin, Briawnna, Ryan, Amy and Jennifer and five great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Marie; his sister, Aileen; and brothers, Howard, Earl and Richard.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Solie Funeral Home (3301 Colby Ave, Everett, Washington 98201) with reception to follow in the fireside room.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Halvorsen
August 14, 2013
Ron Kim Steve Chuck
Sorry for your loss of your Dad. I was very fond of Uncle Ralph.
Debbie Ostrowski, Joshua Luellen, nephew
linda hustace
August 2, 2013
we are very sorry about your lost. we are former patients of dr. halvorsen.
August 1, 2013
God's Peace and Blessings to Dr. Halvorsen's family. My parents and brother and I went to his practice for many years back in my earlier days of High School, College and beyond. After I got married, I continued to see him until my family relocated. I will always remember his quiet, soft-spoken - almost hypnotic voice that was so soothing that I always had difficulty staying awake as he asked..."how does that look... better, worse, the same...". I say that affectionately, and can still remember his voice like yesterday. Rest in peace Dr. Halvorsen. You were a good man, and Heaven is no doubt rejoicing at your arrival. Ron Knight
a former patient
August 1, 2013
Condolences to Dr. Halvorsen's family.
Tommy Maxwell
August 1, 2013
If we could bring you back again,
For one more hour or day,
We'd express all our unspoken love;
We'd have countless things to say.
If we could bring you back again,
We'd say we treasured you,
And that your presence in our lives
Meant more than we ever knew.
If we could bring you back again,
To tell you what we should,
You'd know how much we miss you now,
And if we could, we would.
Jack Salvadalena
August 1, 2013
Peace and love to all of Ralph's family and friends as we mourn his passing and celebrate his life.
Ralph was a charter member of the Evergreen Lanes coffee club that met every morning to discuss sports, politics, and current events.
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