Ralph Leroy Orton

Ralph Leroy Orton age 75, unexpectedly passed away on April 27, 2024. Ralph was born in Fairview, UT. He proudly served his country in the US Navy and was in the Vietnam war. Ralph lived in UT for most of his life, then moving his family to AZ. The passed 3 years Ralph lived in Denison Texas where he wanted to live more a country life and fish all the time. For the most part of Ralph's career he was a heavy-duty mechanic. He retired from Empire in AZ after working for them for over 30 years. He had a passion for Roses and growing fruit trees of all sorts while he lived in AZ. He was the king at barbequing and smoking. Ralph loved the outdoors. You could always find him either hunting or fishing. He loved his family unconditionally. He will be deeply missed by all that knew him.

Ralph is preceded in death by his mother, father and brother. He is survived by two children: Shawn Orton and Shauna Hensley. He had 5 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren.

A Celebration of his life will be held on May 18, 2024 @ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. 1040 S 400 W Richfield, UT 84701. Time is 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm

LIKE RALPH WOULD SAY...I'M NOT GONE, JUST GONE FISHING!