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Ralph W James
09/01/1921 — 11/18/2012
From Richland, WA, US | Born in West Plains, MO
Ralph W James
Ralph James
Ralph James, 91, of 1329 Marshall, Richland, Washington died on 11/17/2012 following a short illness. He was born in a small town in Missouri and grew up on a farm there. He attended High School in Willow Springs, Missouri and was a WW II veteran. Ralph was awarded the Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross while flying 26 sorties as a ball turret gunner in B-17's over Europe with the 8th Army Air Corp.
In 1943, he was married to Virginia Carte of West Plains, Missouri and with a son who arrived in 1964, they enjoyed a wonderful life together until Virginia's death in 2011. They moved to the Tri-Cities in 1951 where Ralph worked on the Hanford Project until his retirement from United Nuclear Corporation in 1985 as a supervisor. He was active for several years with the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union. He was a member of the Richland Church of Christ and the Independent Order of Foresters.
Ralph is survived by his son, Rodney James Spokane, 2 grandchildren, Emily James Portland and Rodney Scooter James Jr.Richland, a sister, Eloise Lee Richland, along with many nephews and nieces. Ralph was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Elliott, two sisters, Ardie Hoglen and Lovell Daley.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 10am at the Richland Church of Christ, 933 Thayer Dr. with graveside services to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Einan's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
I was president of the OCAW when Ralph was the head Steward for United Nuclear. He was the best one I ever had. His quiet leadership was respected by everyone. He taught me more about leadership than any one else. I’m sorry for your loss but I want you to know how well everyone thought of him.
I was president of the OCAW when Ralph was the head Steward for United Nuclear. He was the best one I ever had. His quiet leadership was respected by everyone. He taught me more about leadership than any one else. I’m sorry for your loss but I want you to know how well everyone thought of him.
Ralph was my Mother’s little brother, and my Uncle Ronnie. Everybody should have an “Uncle Ronnie”. He was always “there” for us and always set the best example anyone possibly could on how a person should live their life with honesty and dignity. He will be sorely missed. Loving Thoughts Always, his Niece, Jonene Boggess
You were a great grandfather, I remember sitting with you and you telling me war stories. I had some great times with you and Grandma Virginia. I love you and miss you. May you rest in peace in heaven with Grandma.
Love and prayers for the family in their time of need. May God be with you and keep you in his loving arms.
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Ralph W James