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Ralph Huddlestone Obituary
2/18/1936 ~8/21/2020
Mt. Pleasant, UT-Ralph Edward Huddlestone, passed away peacefully on Aug 21, 2020 at the age of 84. Ralph had a gift for making friends and left an impression of kindness with everyone he met. Born in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada to Francis Orsby & Mathilda Bischke Huddlestone . He moved to Provo, UT to attend BYU and lived throughout Utah for the rest of his life. Although he honored his Canadian heritage, Ralph become a U.S. citizen in 2007. He was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and an example of Christ-like love and service to all who knew him. A brilliant artist and calligrapher, Ralph was inspired by the colors of the world around him. He enjoyed a long art career from professor at Utah Technical College, to graphic designer, and then a successful sign painting business. Ralph was an accomplished pilot, a skilled creator of model train layouts. He is survived by Mary, his wife of nine years, daughters Julianne (Joel) Duffin, Shelly (Scott) Thorne, Amy (Nate) Nelson, stepchildren Wendy (Shawn) Henry, Jamie Godman, Brian (Maggie) Godman, Jeff Godman, brother Bob Huddlestone, 17 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A viewing will be held for Ralph in Mt. Pleasant, Utah on Friday, Aug 28 from 6-8 PM and Saturday, Aug 29 from 9:30-10:30 AM at Rasmussen Mortuary, 96 N. 100 W. A graveside funeral service will be Saturday at 11 AM at Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery, 115 W. Main St. Ralph's family strongly encourages guests to wear masks and practice social distancing during these events. In lieu of flowers, do something kind for someone else because that's what Ralph would do!
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Loreen
July 13, 2024
From a friend in Big SKY Montana, you were a very special man and friend.
LORENE DE ST AUBIN
July 24, 2023
I often think of tips for calligraphy that I learned from Ralph in my graphic design classes at SLCC (then Utah Tech) and so the lessons continue whenever I do lettering now, 40 years later! Such a nice guy!
Jack Falkenrath
May 13, 2021
Ralph was my graphic arts teacher back in the early 1980s. He was very talented and we shared a love of old cars and trucks (Ralph had an old Studebaker truck at the time). We ended up becoming friends and I really wish I could have seen him again before he passed. He was a kind and wonderful man. I remember one of the other teachers (Mr. Hulet) saying that Ralph had more talent in his little finger than the rest of the teachers had in their whole bodies. We all admired his skill.
Jack Falkenrath
May 13, 2021
Ralph was my graphic arts teacher back in the early 1980s. He was very talented and we shared a love of old cars and trucks (Ralph had an old Studebaker truck at the time). We ended up becoming friends and I really wish I could have seen him again before he passed. He was a kind and wonderful man. I remember one of the other teachers (Mr. Hulet) saying that Ralph had more talent in his little finger than the rest of the teachers had in their whole bodies. We all admired his skill.
Virginia Brown
September 16, 2020
I just happened upon the name Ralph Huddlestone today and remembered knowing him at BYU in the early 1960s so I looked him up and found this. I remember his having taught me about lettering and just have a pleasant, cheerful impression of him. He made an alphabet page for me which I have kept all these nearly 60 years. I have scanned it and am adding as a photo. I wish his family every blessing. May God be with you.
Laura Nelson
September 1, 2020
I had the opportunity to meet Ralph through family events. He was enjoyable to visit with and showed the kind demeanor of a gentleman. I am glad Julianne, my brother Joel and their children got to share so many times together with him over the years. They were a blessing to each other, and I know he enriched their lives and hearts.
I send my condolences to them, Mary, and all his family and friends.
Jim Beam Hayes
August 29, 2020
Around the time the '70s were becoming the '80s, I was a student of Ralph's. He made every class enjoyable, and imparted skills I still use today. He was a favorite of all the students, with his warm, laid-back style. He loved to teach, and it showed. Had I known he had settled in Mt. Pleasant, I would have loved to surprise him with a visit on my many outings to that area. Thanks for everything, Ralph.
Jim (Beam) Hayes
August 27, 2020
I was a student of Ralph's at Utah Tech around the time the '70s became the '80s. Ralph was absolutely beloved by all his students. He walked the line of being both teacher and friend with complete ease. It's too bad that in my many trips to Mt. Pleasant in the last 20 years, I had no idea that this good man was so nearby. I wish the joy of seeing your photo in the newspaper, and the good memories it brought forth, Ralph, was not dampened by the sadness of your departure.
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28
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29
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