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12/18/1928
DIED
10/20/2012
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Ralph McDANIEL Obituary
McDANIEL, Ralph W. "Bud"
(Age 83)
Died peacefully at home in Mead, WA with family by his side on Saturday, October 20, 2012. He was born on December 18, 1928 in Addy, WA to Ralph and Esther McDaniel (Pearson). He graduated from North Central High School in 1947. He married the love of his life Dolores Jean Mueller on January 1, 1949. Ralph worked as a meat cutter for 44 years and then drove school bus for 14 years. He was a member of "The Grad's Club" since 1983. Ralph is survived by his wife, Dolores McDaniel at the home; six children: Ralph L. McDaniel (Susan), Katherine Barnes (Les), Theresa Martin (Robert), Richard McDaniel (Terri), Brenda Earney and Jeanine Butler (David); 12 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and eight step-grandchildren; his sisters, Lucille Keeling and Thelma Kuhnhenn (Al), along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents: Ralph and Esther McDaniel, Brothers: Milton, Kenneth and Richard McDaniel and sister Darlene Reilly (Douglas). A celebration of Ralph's life will be held on Monday, October 29th at 2:00 pm at Heritage Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to FHC and Hospice 22820 E. Appleway Ave. Liberty Lake, WA 99019.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ralph McDANIEL
November 11, 2012
November 10, 2012
Katherine Barnes
November 7, 2012
I will always love you! You were the "best" Dad ever
Llea vaughn
November 5, 2012
I'm so sorry about your father and husband. Just having gone through loosing my father on September 6th this year. I feel your loss as I thought a lot of Him. Love LLea
Dick & Betty Grassl
October 28, 2012
Many happy years working with Ralph at S&P Meats Inc. Will miss his laughter and smile May God Bless his family==Thanks for the MEMORIES Ralph
Cyndi Virden
October 26, 2012
McDaniel Family,
My prayers are with you during this time-May God bring you peace and understanding. Your Father was a good man and raised 6 wonderful children- I was a lucky one to live only 2 doors down from you guys and cherish the wonderful neighborhood times- Love to all
October 24, 2012
Aunt Dolores & Cousins,
We want you all to know we are thinking of you all...Uncle Bud will be greatly missed! Love always, Jon, Lisa, Tyler and Nathan Kuhnhenn
Jan & Larry Bartee
October 24, 2012
Dear Kathy,Les and family, We are so very sorry to hear of your father's passing. We did not know him, but if he
raised a daughter as wonderful as you Kathy he surely was a great man!! Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy is for you all at this time. We love you all!!!
MARTHA BRANDON
October 24, 2012
Rich and family, very sorry to hear of your father's passing. May the good lord help your family find peace as your dad has found in this difficult time.
Chuck Hill
October 24, 2012
Kathy-Linda and I are sadden to hear about the passing of your father. May the memories that you have shared sustain you through this time of sorry. God loves you and so do we.
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