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Patrick Ralston Obituary

RALSTON, Patrick Henry III
Age 76 of Mesa, Arizona, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2004. He was born May 19, 1928, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, to Eleanor and John Ralston. "Pat" retired in Sacramento from the State of California as a Civil engineer, served in the United States Air force, enjoyed sports, current events, and music. He was and preceded in death by his parents, Eleanor and John Ralston, and one brother, John. He is survived by family of Verda Ralston: two children, Lisa Ralston-Mizer (Parker, CO) and Russell Ralston (Mesa, AZ); three stepchildren, Marsha, Sandi and Randy; sisters Rosemary and Stephanie; two brothers, James and Edward; four grandchildren, Christopher, Lauren, Niki and Thunder (Russell); and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements by the Neptune Society of Ariz. and a family service are pending. Donations to Hospice of the Valley East Mesa Palliative Care Unit, 6063 East Arbor Avenue Building C, Mesa, AZ 85206. Inquiries to Lisa Mizer, P.O. Box 842, Parker, CO 80134.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Aug. 22, 2004.

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George Nielson

August 30, 2004

Lisa, Russell and family,

Iam sadden by the loss of Pat, and i offer my condolence's and sympanthy. George

Randal Stack

August 29, 2004

To my family,

Pat was a good, caring person and will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with my family and friends. Just remember that he is in peace now.

My love to all, Randal

Crystal Powell

August 24, 2004

To Lisa and Russell,

My prayers are with you and your families now. Pat was a good man,a good father and a good grandpa. He's going to be missed greatly. Love you -Crystal

Sandi Nielson

August 23, 2004

Pat you were a wonderful father and a good stepdad and a loving granfather and greatgrandfather, We love you and miss you.Love Sandi

Lisa Mizer

August 22, 2004

I miss you, dad.

Lisa

Angie Patton-Turner

August 22, 2004

I did not know Mr Ralston, but I am sure he at one time heard of my name. I went to Albert Einstien Jr. High, with Russell, and caused plenty of havoc with him in the 7th grade. I am sorry, Russell, to hear of your loss. I hope that your suffering and grief is shortend by the knowledge that your Father is with is in a wonderful place now, smiling on you and your family. God bless you and them all. Please write if you so wish. .. In Sympathy,

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