MONROE, Ralph Anderson

The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona Sunday, March 2, 2003 Ralph A. Monroe, 87, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on February 26, 2003. He was born in Cedar Ridge, Colorado on October 20, 1915. He moved shortly after to Phoenix, Arizona where he lived until his passing. Ralph worked for Phoenix Restaurant Equipment for 37 years as a sales representative. He was very successful and loved his work and the people he dealt with. After suffering a major stroke in 1991 he reluctantly retired and remained at home until his passing. Ralph was a member of Camelback Seventh-Day Adventist Church for 60 years and was active in church work and loved his church family. He was also a member of B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge for over 28 years and enjoyed helping with civic duties there. He is survived by his wife Thelda of 63 years of marriage, one daughter, Betty of Corona, Ca., and two sons, Darrell and Randall, both of Tempe, Az. Ralph is also survived by five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He loved his family and they were his life. He will be missed until that great day when again, the circle will be unbroken! Services will be held on March 5, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Light at Green Acres Mortuary and Cemetery, 401 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, Az. Interment will follow there. Courtesy of Pat Wilson.