Ralph Mullford Van Dyke

love you and Miss you everyday Buddy.

Uncle Ralph,
You were more of an uncle to me than any of the rest of my family save one. Thank you for all the kindnesses you showed me over the years, and for all the times you reached out to me. You always were happy to see me when I'd drop by, and you helped me get a job on several several occasions when I was a struggling student. I will never forget you, ever. Judd

Ralph you were a special kind of man I can remember when I asked you what is my name you had that big smile on your face . I said my name is a flower and you would name all the flowers and I would say no its Rose and you would say hi rose .I will miss you but when I see you I will ask you what my name is again and we will have a good laugh. Love Rose

To the man who gave me my start in life as a Lithographer. The man who took a chance on a 20 year old kid from Michigan and hired me. The man who allowed me to experiment with new technologies and methods, never criticizing, always encouraging. Although our paths eventually separated, I always looked forward to the Christmas Eve phone call from you wishing me and my family the best. I will miss you, Ralph, may God Bless and watch over you as you did so many people for so many years. You will...

I don't even know how to express how very much my heart aches since you left our home. I miss that kind, gentle,loving man that you were.Everyday so thankful for even the little things I did. Your prayers for me,your gentle touch.How you would smile when I wore my shirt that said Wild Thing.So many things that you did to make my day perfect.I Love and Miss you so much Pa.I can only imagine what you are doing in Heaven.When we meet again you can show me around.Love your adopted daughter.