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Ralph Verfurth Obituary

Ralph Bryan Verfurth Jr. Native Arizonan Ralph Bryan Verfurth Jr. of Camp Verde, Arizona died 24 August 2005. He was born 16 May 1919 in Bisbee-Warren, Arizona. Son of Nellie Glenn Miller & Ralph Bryan Verfurth. Attended University of California-Berkley. Married Marilynn Dee Jackson, deceased. WWII Decorated Veteran with six years of distinguished Air Corp Service. Active member of Camp Verde VFW & The American Legion of Camp Verde, Chaplain. Past member of Phoenix Toastmasters, Phoenix Jaycees & Arizona Roundtable. Retired in 1984 from the Steel & Metals Industry. He leaves behind a family who loves him very much: one brother, John Leslie Verfurth (b. 9 August 1920) of Costa Mesa, California. Children: Steven Miller Verfurth of Scottsdale, Arizona & Sandra Denise Verfurth Ashworth (husband Larry) of Fountain Hills, Arizona. Grandchildren: Leisa Ashworth-Matthews (husband Dan) & Michael John Ashworth (wife Tammy Jo) both of Gilbert, Arizona. Jonathan Bryan Verfurth & Joshua Miller Verfurth of Scottsdale, Arizona. Great Grandchildren: Cody, Juston, & Clayton Ashworth of Gilbert, Arizona. Prescott, Winston, & Nicholas Matthews also of Gilbert. Onward & Upward Munga!

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Aug. 31, 2005.

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darleen champion

September 8, 2005

we all wish to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. It is hard to see them go. but we all know there is a better place waiting. darleen and family

Sharon & Walt Skinner

September 5, 2005

Wishing the whole family our sympathy.

Sally & Don Wold

September 5, 2005

Dear Denise and Larry



Our most sincere sympathy to you for losing your Father. We know this is hard, but you have many happy memories and you must hold on to them. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Eileen Duffy

September 4, 2005

To all the family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have known Mr. Verfurth since Denise and I were teenagers. He was a wonderful, fun, caring man who I know will be missed by all. Love, Eileen

Bea and Jerry Stefandl

September 3, 2005

Dear Denise and Larry,

We know what you are feeling, but this will pass. Then, you will be comforted by warm memories.



With deepest sympathy for your loss.

Eunice Plax

September 2, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.I know Leisa will miss him very much.Love Eunice

Max Schoenhals

September 2, 2005

Ralph was the most beloved guest at our house. He was born in our front bedroom in 1919, and his memories of this home and his childhood has touched us deeply. Ralph was 80 years old when we met him, but his youthful enthusiasm reminded us of the child he was when he lived in this house. We were blessed to have met him.

Darwan & Sandi Ashworth

September 1, 2005

Denise & Larry

We are so very sorry for your loss. We know the love shared with your dad, and our thoughts and prayers are with you during this emotional time. We love you!

Tom Ashworth

September 1, 2005

Ralph was one of the most truly likable persons I've had the good fortune to know. Happily, he lives on through wonderful family and our memories.

Jude and Ginny Oberg

September 1, 2005

Denise, Larry and Family-- You will remain in our thoughts and prayers. It is always such a shock to lose a loved one! In reading the obituary we feel it is also our loss for never having known Ralph.

Eric Steiner

September 1, 2005

Denise, Larry & Family

Debbie and I would like to extend our condolenses to your entire family on the passing of your dad.

Susan & Rob Breeden

August 31, 2005

Denise and Family,

We were so sorry to hear about your father's death. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.

Judy Par

August 31, 2005

My misfortune not to have met "Daddy", but the great joy Ralph disbursed absolutely shines through Denise. I'm thinking Camp Verde will never be the same. Peace be with you.

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