Santa Barbara, California
Ralph Wesley Bonds, Jr, age 72, passed away on Monday August 31, 2015, with family by his side. The world seems darker without this kind, humorous, loving man in it. He was a loving husband and best friend of Sharon, a proud father to son David (Laura), stepson Douglas Calvert (Naomi),...
Read MoreWow, I cannot believe that Ralph went to Heaven six years ago. My friend you will always be in my heart. You were such an intelligent man and shared vivid history. Miss you my friend. Love to you Sharon.
Marion Welch
September 07, 2021 | Friend
Wow! I cannot believe it has been five years since Ralph went to Heaven. My friend you will always be in my heart. I could always find you and Bill J sitting in the library area after church. I enjoyed talking to both of you. I cherish the time we shared. Always my friend and angel. Marion Welch
Marion Welch
September 08, 2020 | Sacramento, CA | Friend
There are people who arrive on this Earth with a purpose and Ralph was one of those people. The eldest child; the eldest son, and often, the father-figure that we siblings hungered for. This picture from 1956 shows my eldest brother at the age of 13, sitting on the far right in a plaid shirt. Our mother is standing in the back and our sister, Alma (wearing glasses) is next to our mom. Near our mother; also wearing a plaid shirt like Ralph's, is our brother Everett. Right below him, stands...
Stephanie Bonds-Bornkamp
September 07, 2020 | Sister
It has been 4 years since you left us, yet it seems like only yesterday. I miss your mentoring, your humor, your ability to see beyond the pale. I can still hear your voice. If I sit perfectly still, I can hear you sing.
Stephanie Bonds
June 14, 2019 | Macomb, IL
Ralph and his son David Bonds
Stephanie Bonds
September 27, 2015
Mi hermano, mi mentor, mi héroe. Que brille la luz de Dios sobre ti en el cielo para que podamos ver su cara sonriente en las estrellas. Usted es joven y sano de nuevo. A medida que su hermana, lloro, como un compañero de milicia, saludo a usted. Hasta que nos encontremos de nuevo.
Stephanie Bonds
September 27, 2015 | Macomb, IL
My Dearest Sherry: I have been searching for you for so many years, and was so saddened to find you in such a tragic way and wanted to drop you a note to tell you how sorry I am to learn just today of your loss while searching through a data base in hopes of maybe finding you. I have never forgotten you and you will always hold a place in my heart and in my prayers. How I would love to see you and talk to you again. With much love.
M McGrath
September 25, 2015 | Kent, WA
Ralph, will be missed. I first met him when we were in the Freshmen Class of 1961 at California Baptist University. We had classes together, lived in the same Dormitory. Later when I was in Vietnam, I received a letter from Ralph. He too was In-country, and we shared a correspondence until he left for home.
Later we renewed our acquaintance we we taught in the same school district.
Ralph was a personable guy, I regret not spending more time with him. He loved his Lord and he loved...
September 15, 2015
Ralph talked to me about his life in Texas. I learned so much history from this great man. I will miss him but will always remember this awesome man.
Marion Welch
September 14, 2015 | Sacramento, CA