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Ralph Warner Obituary

Ralph Graham WARNER March 29, 1944 ~ November 13, 2011 Ralph Graham Warner died at home after a brief but courageous battle with liver cancer on November 13, 2011. Ralph was born in Windsor, Ontario Canada to Vivian and George Warner. The family moved to Plymouth, Michigan when he was 13 years old. As an adult Ralph moved to California and then Seattle. He was a long time area real estate agent and broker who always went the extra mile for his clients. Ralph enjoyed the camaraderie of playing golf with friends but seldom kept score. In recent years Ralph loved to sail in the Pacific Northwest and warmer climates with his wife Susan Norton. In addition to his wife he is survived by his sons from a previous marriage Kenneth (Rhonda) of Murrieta, CA, and Gregory (Janine) of Oceanside, CA; grandchildren Ryan, Blake, Jessica and Daniel and four great-grandchildren; his sister Vicki (Bob) Bohley of Linden, MI and brother Jack of Rockport, WA and nieces Phoebe and Alexandra. Ralph was a grateful member of AA for 21 years at the time of his death. He loved the fellowship and the life it enabled him to live. He was kind and caring man who will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.A celebration of Ralph's life will be held at the Swedish Cultural Center, 1920 Dexter Ave. N in Seattle, on November 29, 2011 from 5 to 7 pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the food bank of your choice.

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Published by Suburban Life Publications from Nov. 26 to Nov. 29, 2011.

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Martin - Seattle

September 20, 2023

He was a terrific friend. Regrettably, I only knew him for a few years. He was very helpful in sharing his real estate expertise, a very good ice skater and sailor, and always pleasant to be around. I think of him often and miss him.

Jill Bargones

December 2, 2011

Ralph, with your sweet, dimpled smile and bright sparkling eyes. With your warm, gentle and generous spirit and your unconditional love and acceptance. I love you, Jill

November 29, 2011

Goodnight Ralph say hi to Gordo. I love you and will miss your awesome smile!
Eugene Walsh.

November 29, 2011

Ralph you will always have a piece of my heart.You were my friend for 30 years and always made me fee veryl loved and special. Thank you ! Karan Loop

Trisha Warner

November 29, 2011

Ralph, You will always hold a special place in my families hearts. Thank you for making the trip with your beautiful wife, kenny, and Rhonda to visit us in Port Angeles. Thank you for thinking of us on the holidays and most of all thank you for giving my husband a wonderful father who has raised a wonderful son that I am proud to call my husband! Rest in peace until we meet agin!

Ryan Warner

November 29, 2011

Goodbye to you Grandpa Ralph. Myself and my family will miss you. You will always be in our hearts. Please hug my gramma Sharon and Grampa Arlow for me.

janice batchelor

November 28, 2011

Dear Ralph,we will miss you old friend,our sympathies to all the family. Love Dennis & Janice

Marci McLeod Brown

November 28, 2011

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

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