Ralph Howard
Written
by Carol Vulliamy (Howard)
Ralph was part of the original Howard pioneers at the
North Bend
He seeded and harvested by hand- with fences to make
and mend.
In the winter months he chopped wood for the North
Bend School
He braved the elements in a tent and he was thankful
for his tools.
Similar to his brothers four he never swore, Judas
Priest recalled-
They all lived a wholesome life; around family their
lives revolved
These men enjoyed a good visit with family and friends
they say
With spiritual tutoring at a young age they all
learned how to pray
Ralph was more aggressive than his brothers- a grouch
compared.
His grandchildren sometimes referred to him as their
Grandpa Bear.
Ralph’s dear wife passed away too soon and he never
forgot the loss
Life seemed pale without her, his happiness and zest
for life it cost.
