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Staples, Ralph Boyd (1935-2007)
"Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2007 Jul p.30
Birth date: 1935 Mar 18
text of obituary:
RALPH BOYD STAPLES
Ralph Boyd Staples died
May 4. He was born in
Maisfield, Sask., Mar.
18, 1935, to Stan and
Ella Staples. On Nov. 24,
1961, he married Linda,
the love of his life. He farmed in the Hays, Alta.
area from 1952 to 1961, then worked as custodian
at St. Patrick's School in Taber, Alta. In 1998, after
attending a church service in Coaldale, Alta., Ralph
accepted Christ as his Saviour and became a joyful
follower of Christ. Soon after, he and Linda were
baptized and joined the Coaldale MB Church. He
enjoyed sports, camping, and spending time with
his grandchildren. Predeceased by 1 brother, he is
mourned by Linda; children Brenda Wiebe, Sherry
(Lance) Unser, Darryl (Krista); 8 grandchildren; 1
brother. The funeral service was May 8 at Coaldale
MB Church.