Mount Vernon, Washington
Ralph Joseph Heft, age 66, passed away on Oct. 3, 2010, at his home after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer.His parents were Joe and Polly Heft; after Joe's death in 1965, Polly married Robert "Bob" Winkelman, the best step-dad ever. Ralph's quiet strength and natural leadership...
Read MoreRalph and I spent many days on the lake swimming, water skiing and pestering the Medleys. His father, Joe, was our Boy Scout and Explorer leader. I will always remember Ralph as a kind friend. Our condolences to Ruth and the family.
Paul Bondo
October 10, 2010 | East Wenatchee, WA
I knew Ralph as the father he was to Rebecca. I heard about his strength of character and love long before I met him, and when I did, I knew that I was meeting a truly good man. My view of the world is brighter for having known him.
I've included my favorite photo of Ralph and Rebecca, one I view often. It's from Rebecca's wedding. I hope no one minds that I've shared it.
Angel McCoy
October 08, 2010 | Seattle, WA
I would like to express my condolences to Ruth and the family. I have fond remembrances of Ralph in the Boy Scotts and through out our time in the Issaquah Schools. He was a good man.
Sincerely, Tom Flintoft, Class of 1962 IHS
Tom Flintoft
October 06, 2010 | Issaquah, WA
Ralph was an amazing individual. His daughter Rebecca (Bec) is one of my oldest- dearest friends. He was always such a supportive and loving dad to Rebecca- she was always inspired by his strength. For her and Ruth's loss I grieve deeply.
Jennifer Daley
October 06, 2010 | Sedro Woolley, WA
Ralph was my supervisor in Vale for about 7 years and like many others on his staff, we became as much friends as co-workers. My fondest memory is his box of toys that he always brought into the office at Christmas time. As I remember he played with them as much as, or more than, anyone else. The world is a darker place with his passing.
Ken Thacker
October 05, 2010 | Salmon, ID
I will miss my friend Ralphie and know this world is a sad place without him to light up our lives.
Diane Galer
October 05, 2010