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Ralph Littlewood Obituary

Ralph Mervin Littlewood 1928 ~ 2007 Ralph Mervin Littlewood returned to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, May 20, 2007, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 2, 1928 to Raymond J. Littlewood and Frances Annie Fitches. He married his eternal sweetheart, Beatrice King, on June 26, 1951 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved the Lord and served faithfully in many church callings. He fulfilled three Stake Missions, was a High Priest Group Leader and served in other leadership positions. Ralph loved the arts, sports and good music. He served a two year tour of duty in the United States Navy serving on an expedition to the South Pole with Admiral Byrd. He is survived by his wife and six children: Parry (Mea), Kristi (Norm) Mills, Bryan (Grace), Rebecca (Bryan) Stratton, Regan (Julie) and Jeremy (Dianna); 26 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Thelma Wallberg and Marlene (Jim) Fisher. Preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 25, 2007 at Noon at the Fox Creek Ward, 202 West 1675 North, Layton, Utah. A viewing will be held on Thursday, May 24, 2007 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple and also on Friday, May 25 at the Fox Creek Ward from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be at the Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, UT. The family requests if you wish, in lieu of flowers, please donate to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Missionary Fund.

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Published by Deseret News from May 23 to May 24, 2007.

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Steven Fisher Family

May 28, 2007

We will miss Uncle Ralph.I (Steven) will always remember how kind he was when we would visit at Christmas time as kids. Our prayers are with you and your family, Aunt Bea. We love and miss you, and are very sorry we couldn't make it to the funeral. We're sure it was beautiful.

thelma wallberg

May 28, 2007

with deepest symphathy

Darrell Moth Iversen

May 26, 2007

Parry Mea & family we're so sorry that we missed Your Father's funeral And your loss of your father and Grand father. May our Heavenly Father buoy you up at this time of sorrow. I know you're father is in a better place and doesn't need to endure the adversity of this life or any more pain. Take care Darrell & amy Moth Iversen

Joe, Lori, Emma & James Oliver

May 25, 2007

Ralph will certainly be missed by family, friends, ward members and most especially his dear wife. Our prayers are with the Littlewood family. Ralph has now returned to his Heavenly home and life for us goes on. The Restored Gospel is true, we will live together forever as families, this life is but a fraction of a moment in the eternities. Praise be to Him on High that gave us His Son so that all this is possible!

David & Doris Quinn

May 25, 2007

Beatrice & Family
It was so nice to see you last night. We're sorry for your loss and thank you for the friendship we all shared in the Pioneer Stake so many years ago.

Joy Swapp

May 25, 2007

Dear Aunt Bea and family,

I can't tell you how badly I feel about not being able to attend Ralph's funeral. We are traveling and hope to see you on Saturday as we will be in Utah at that time.

We want you to know how much we have loved and respected having him in our lives. He has been such a constant and loving man. I will always remember him as cheerful loving and helpful and his patient and loving care of grandmother in her last days. I know he was uncomplaining and diligent with his personal challenges and I remember you saying how much you appreciated his attitude.

Please know that you are in our prayers. It is wonderful to know that he is in a better place and making preparations to receive his family.

All our love,

Joy and John Swapp
(Currently in Denver)

Russ and Sue Ware

May 25, 2007

Dear Parry & Mea and Girls
So sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers. You are all so very important to us. When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. Memories are a legacy of LOVE...keep that love going with your wonderful memories of Your Father. All our Love to you both and the girls.

Claudia Lever

May 24, 2007

Dear Aunt Bea and Family,
I can't begin to tell all of you how saddened I was about the loss of your husband, father, grandfather. All of you, especially Ralph and Aunt Bea had a very big part of mine and Jenifer's life. And although the years of taken us farther apart than I would like, my greatfulness to all of you for being such a wonderful family and loving us as you did will always be remembered and cherished. I am so very sorry for your loss. Ralph was a wonderful man who loved his family and the gospel with all his heart. He will be missed greatly, but the comfort comes in knowing that you will all be together again. There is great peace in that eternal knowledge. My love and thoughts are with you all. Thank you all for letting Jenifer & I be a small part of your wonderful family. We love you all.
Claudia Lever & Jenifer Bertolina-Teper

Maurice & Nancy King

May 23, 2007

Ralph will certainly be missed by all of us. Our prayers are with you and your
family.

Madge Little

May 23, 2007

Dear Beatrice and family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of Ralph. I think I can empathize with you and hope you will adjust to your new life, without your best friend. as soon as possible. I have enjoyed knowing Ralph over the years even though I didn't see him very often. Your visits to Aberdeen were special. My best to you and your family always. Love, Madge Little.

Shamainne Belnap

May 23, 2007

Grandpa, We miss you. Thank you for your example of faith and of love. We will miss your smile and your laugh. We love you.
Jason, Shamainne and Family

kim oliverson

May 23, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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