Dad loved his six children immensely and sought to provide many rich experiences for their lives. He took them on numerous road trips to national parks and instilled a love of camping and days spent on the water. Dad taught his children by example the value of hard work and attention to detail as well as the importance of serving others. Many remember him as one who would donate his time and resources to help in unconventional ways, such as roping loose bulls in the neighborhood streets, driving his sandbag-laden trailer down the middle of flooded roads, delivering fruit baskets and loaves of bread to friends and neighbors, and repairing broken appliances in the middle of the night.
Dad was the quintessential grandpa, keeping his home well stocked with treats and remote-controlled vehicles and allowing the grandkids to play games on his office computers while he made them homemade french fries and restaurant-worthy holiday breakfasts.
Ralph was a beloved resident of Covington Senior Living in Farmington, Utah, where he spent the last year of his life. All who knew him there spoke of his kindness and gentle manner, and he deeply loved and respected the talented staff and care workers who enriched his life so compassionately during his stay.
Ralph is survived by his spouse, Marlene Hanks McQuiston; his children, Max (Cami), Jay (Andria), Sonja, Marcy, Tammy (Jozef), Val (Amber); and his 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, September 9, 2022, at the LDS Chapel, 3317 South 800 West, Bountiful, Utah. A viewing will be held Thursday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Russon Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful, and again Friday morning 9:30-10:30 at the church prior to services.
Services will be streamed live on Russon Brothers Mortuary Facebook page and this obituary page.
