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Ralph Shape Obituary
Ralph Moritz Shape was born on Easter Sunday, April 12, 1936 in Seattle, Washington to parents John and Esther Shape. He passed away Sunday, June 21st, 2015. Graduated from Franklin High School and the University of Washington. He worked at Boeing Texas and flight school in the US Air Force. Following eight years of military service, he continued his love of flying with Pan American, flying all over the world for 25 years. That included 7 years in Berlin, Germany witnessing the fall of the wall and the collapse of the Soviet Union. With the demise of Pan Am he continued his flying, now, with Delta Airlines. They built their home at Angle Lake where they could see airplanes take off and land and could walk to the airport. Following retirement Ralph ran for SeaTac City Council and served in that capacity for eight years which included two as Mayor. Travel stayed on the agenda as well as some winter time spent in Arizona. Ralph is survived by his wife of 56 years Judie; son Martin of Puyallup, daughter and son-in-law Lori and Michael Spencer, two terrific grandchildren, Stefany and David; brother and sister-in-law John and Donna Shape; sister Ann Morrison; and his best friend KuKu. Interment will be at Washington Memorial Park in SeaTac. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Museum of Flight or to your favorite charity.
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Dorothy Brown
September 19, 2015
Dear Judi,
I finally looked you up on Google and was surprised to hear about Ralph. We had such fun in Delaware in the good old days. We loved being your neighbors there.
Please know how sorry I am.
Dorothy Mahnken Brown
August 4, 2015
Ralph was a man of integrity and will be greatly missed. I am blessed to call him and Judie friends.
Lesa Ellis
Paul & Marsha Boyd
July 23, 2015
Judi, we were so sorry to hear that Ralph passed away. We were in California at the time as my Mother passed away June 15th. Ralph was such a nice man and always attended the meetings and hunts.
We will miss him.
mark curtis
July 13, 2015
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Christy Birch
July 8, 2015
I am saddened to hear this news. I have been a City Employee for many years and in all those years Mr. Shape was one of the kindest people I had the pleasure of coming into contact with. Mr. Shape always made a point of knowing our names and shaking our hands. What a kind man he was. He will be sadly missed through out the City for sure and by anyone who's life he had touched ...my condolences and prayers go out to Judie and her family.
~Christy Birch
Joe Sacco
July 6, 2015
When I came to my first Cascade meeting Ralph was one of the first people to come and welcome me, he was a true gentleman. I will miss him.
Jon Gentry
July 6, 2015
Judi, Iam so sorry to hear about Ralph's passing and your loss. I have known you and Ralph since the Late 80's and the hunts you started going to in Idaho. We have enjoyed the many times with CTC board meetings and other activities at your home. I worked with Ralph on the 25 th Silver Shoot and enjoyed the help he gave when I ran the previous years hunts. the many Club camping trips in the Mountains, Idaho, [ NWTHC hunt which Ralph always went into the night hunt. Not sure what he liked about that hunt?} The Pacific Beach outings and the games and activities. He was always very much involved in the activities and I always enjoyed seeing you two and Coo Coo at the Labor Day camping outting. This years activities will be dedicated tohis memory. Thanks for all the great memories, and great hospitality you always showed.
Dennis Panzer
July 3, 2015
Dear Judie, It was very sad news to hear of Ralph's passing. A truly very nice guy. Jane and I send our condolences and blessings for Ralph and his loved ones. RIP Dennis
Sue Kaas
July 2, 2015
I am so sorry about Ralph's passing. He was a such gentleman and a pleasure to have known, though I knew him only briefly. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Marlene Jones
June 28, 2015
To Judie and Family I extend my sympathy on your loss. When I lived in SeaTac, Ralph always greeted me with friendliness on my daily walks. In addition he was a patient listener and advocate as Mayor of SeaTac. He had an unsurpassed dignity in his position of Mayor. I am sorry for your loss.
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