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1927
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2019
Ralph Thompson Obituary
Ralph Ernest Thompson born on January 26, 1927 in Salt Lake City passed away on April 14, 2019 at his daughter's home in Clearfield, UT. Ralph is the son of Ernest and Alice Thompson. He married Carol Dawn Proctor on May 4, 1946 and they were sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple October 26, 1956. Ralph and Carol were devoted to each other for 65 years.
He was an encouraging and dedicated father of six children. Don Thompson of Murray, UT, Ken (Cindy) Thompson, of Queen Creek, AZ, Russell Thompson (deceased), Susan (Kevin) Scott, of Layton, UT, Ellen Thompson, of Clearfield, UT, Roger (Jennifer) Thompson, of Vancouver, WA.
He retired after many years working as a city manager for the Newspaper Agency Corporation.
Ralph and Carol lived in Bountiful for 50 years and enjoyed many close friends there. Ralph served in many capacities in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Bishop, High Council, Stake Seventy, Scout Master and others. Ralph and Carol served three missions: Oklahoma Tulsa, New Hampshire Manchester, and a CES Service Mission.
He is survived by his sister Lois Lucas, of West Haven, CT, 5 children, 22 grandchildren, and 36 great-grandchildren.
A family graveside service was held on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at the Bountiful City Cemetery. We love you and we will miss you.
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Jan Stevemson
May 9, 2019
Ralph was the most caring Zone Manager and I enjoyed working with you. You taught me alot. You will be missed. Jan Stevenson
Bruce Armstrong
May 1, 2019
I have always had a deep love and respect for Uncle Ralph. I remember when he helped me get my water skiing merit badge on Willard Bay in my youth. Just a nice guy. Unassuming and generous in nature, he will be remembered.
May 1, 2019
Sorry for your Loss may the God of comfort be with you at this time and may your memories that you have Last forever
May 1, 2019
May you all have the strength you need at this time of sorrow, Phillipians 4:13.- Philadelphia.
B.B.
May 1, 2019
Our deepest sympathies to the family. We pray in your behalf, and look forward to the day when we will welcome our dear loved ones back to a Paradise earth. Ps 37:29
May 1, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. May God bring everlasting comfort to your hearts and give you the strength to endure this difficult time. Psalm 25:8
May 1, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you in this time of grief. 1 Thessalonians 5: 17 "pray constantly"
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