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Ralph Koss Obituary
1937-2010
Ralph passed away on February 9, 2010 after a courageous battle with emphysema. He was born on March 18, 1937 in Yakima and grew up in Wapato. He was an Eagle Scout, a Past Master of Harmony Lodge 18, Olympia, a member of Scottish Rite, Tacoma and Provo Guard in Afifi Shrine, Tacoma.
Ralph enjoyed his many years of employment at Untied Pacific Insurance Company in Tacoma and Sunset Life Insurance Company in Olympia. After his retirement he enjoyed volunteering at Capital Medical Center in Olympia from 1999-2006. He loved gardening, traveling and vacationing at Lake Chelan.
Ralph is survived by his wife Barbara, of nearly 50 years, and a brother Darrel (Diane) of Ritzville.
Donations in Ralph's name may be sent to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 3101 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239-3009.
Ralph requested there be no service. Internment will be at Mills & Mills Memorial Park, Tumwater.
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Memories and Condolences
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Joe Armando Gutierrez
February 22, 2010
Condolences. I remember Ralph as the great cheerleader he was through my high school days. Not surprising that he achieved such success - we had a great foundation at Wapato!
Yvonne Elliott
February 17, 2010
Barb, I'm so sorry about Ralph's passing. He was such a good friend for many years to me. We had such good times at Sunset Life...laughing, and he always had a smile for everyone. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. He will be missed by all.
February 16, 2010
I am so very sorry to hear Ralph passed. He will be so very missed. He was a very special man with such a cute humor about him...he always had a smile & always made me laugh & smile as well. My thoughts & prayers are with you Barb. All of us at the pharmacy will miss him so much. We are all here for you Barb- Love michelle J. & pharmacy team from albertsons.
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