RALPH-RICKS-Obituary

RALPH RICKS

Santa Ana, California

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Ralph Ricks 75 Ralph David Ricks passed away peacefully from ALS on May 5th, 2015 at the Long Beach VA. He was born on March 17, 1940 in Ashland, OR to George and Gladys Ricks and was the youngest of 7 children.He grew up in Springfield, OR. Ralph attended SDSU, then lived in Mexico City....

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verlan and susan smiddy

I met my husband at Meadowlark airport and subsequently we had many friends and acquaintances associated with the airport. Among those who we were friends with was Ralph. Always cheerful always friendly and certainly a very good radio repair man. We had several airplanes and they all needed some kind of radio work at one time or another. I recall visiting Ralph at home which was adjacent to the airport and he was always focused on his work and helpful. Thanks for the fond memories Ralph may...

Among the many people we meet in life most are good people. Ralph was all of that and also a friend. Lloyd Roberts

Rex as you know I am very sorry for your loss. Your father was a very intelligent, creative, caring and funny man. He possessed an amazing zest for life and was a true adventurer. I will as l ways remember cruising around Huntington Beach in his awesome Model T. He would be very proud of you for carrying on his legacy, for your dedication to his memory and for your continual recognition of his fight against ALS and his love for our country. He is missed by many but you keep his spirit...

Ralph and I shared a ride in my 1910 Model Tat the Holiday Motor Excursion a few years back. I drove and he navigated. We struck up a friendship we maintained until his passing. We always greeted one another with a smile and a laugh. I will miss him

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It's hard to believe that it has already been a year since Ralph's passing. I hope all of his family are doing well and get a moment to reflect back on what a great life he had before his illness.

For me it's hard to believe that RDR has passed. Many times I have nearly turned down Old Pirate lane to come see him only to realize that he would not be there...

I am sure there are many people like me that sorely miss his friendship. He is still quoted many...

Ralph Ricks

I miss you dad. You are in my thoughts every day. You were a great father who raised me right.

Rex