1953
Ralph
2014
Ralph Owen Westbrook
July 12, 1953 — May 8, 2014
Ralph O. Westbrook, age 60 of Hastings, passed away May 8, 2014 at Borgess Hospital with his family by his side.
Ralph was born on July 12, 1953 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Ivan J. and Gayno M. (Allerding) Westbrook. He attended Hastings High School. At the age of 16, Ralph was living on his own. He worked two jobs, cleaning the drug stores, while continuing his education. In his younger years, Ralph also worked in the Pennock Hospital kitchen, at a gas station and a travel trailer factory.
Ralph was employed by Bradford White Corporation as a Hi-Lo driver. He loved his job and was the greatest Hi-Lo driver of all time. He worked at Bradford White until 1990, when he suffered a heart attack.
Ralph married Cheryl Louden on February 17, 1993, after a long engagement from 1985 through 1993. He was a member of the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding bike, working in the yard and being in the outdoors. Ralph loved his children and grandchildren dearly and was extremely proud of them.
Ralph was preceded in death by his brother, Kirk Westbrook.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Cheryl L. Westbrook, daughter, Brandy (Shane) Bronson of Lake Odessa, son, Jeremy (Melissa) Westbrook of Charlotte, grandchildren, Austin Bronson, Andrea Bronson, Melanie Westbrook and one on the way, sister, Beth Olson of Kalamazoo, two brother-in-laws: Don (Denise) Louden of Hastings and Scott (Tanya) Louden of Boynton Beach, FL, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Jack (Susan) Louden of New Port Richey, FL, mother-in-law, Peggy Louden of Hastings, many nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Respecting Ralph's wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2014 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm at the Woodland Eagles in Woodland, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of ones choice.
Ralph was born on July 12, 1953 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Ivan J. and Gayno M. (Allerding) Westbrook. He attended Hastings High School. At the age of 16, Ralph was living on his own. He worked two jobs, cleaning the drug stores, while continuing his education. In his younger years, Ralph also worked in the Pennock Hospital kitchen, at a gas station and a travel trailer factory.
Ralph was employed by Bradford White Corporation as a Hi-Lo driver. He loved his job and was the greatest Hi-Lo driver of all time. He worked at Bradford White until 1990, when he suffered a heart attack.
Ralph married Cheryl Louden on February 17, 1993, after a long engagement from 1985 through 1993. He was a member of the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding bike, working in the yard and being in the outdoors. Ralph loved his children and grandchildren dearly and was extremely proud of them.
Ralph was preceded in death by his brother, Kirk Westbrook.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Cheryl L. Westbrook, daughter, Brandy (Shane) Bronson of Lake Odessa, son, Jeremy (Melissa) Westbrook of Charlotte, grandchildren, Austin Bronson, Andrea Bronson, Melanie Westbrook and one on the way, sister, Beth Olson of Kalamazoo, two brother-in-laws: Don (Denise) Louden of Hastings and Scott (Tanya) Louden of Boynton Beach, FL, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Jack (Susan) Louden of New Port Richey, FL, mother-in-law, Peggy Louden of Hastings, many nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Respecting Ralph's wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2014 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm at the Woodland Eagles in Woodland, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of ones choice.
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