Robert Eugene Ralston

Bob Ralston passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2014, at the age of 86. He was a 3 year resident of Four Seasons Beaumont, born in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1928. His parents were John and Estelle Ralston of Tulsa.

Bob received his Masters Degree from the University of Tulsa and was the Director of Human Resources for Gulf Oil in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, before retiring to San Diego.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 41 years, Shirley (Gerri) Ralston, his children, Cheryl Ralston Staples and Stephen Ralston of Beaumont, California, James Ralston of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Jan Ralston of Morgan Hill, California. His stepchildren include Jill Elhard of San Diego, California, Pokie Griffiths of Hamilton, Ohio, and Doug and David Busch of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and ten grandchildren.

Bob was the valued patriarch of a large blended family whose counsel and love will be greatly missed.

Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 26 at noon at the Riverside National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Memorial Fund at his church, Pilgrim Congregational Church, 41861 Acacia Ave., Hemet, California 92544.

Arrangements under the direction of Weaver Mortuary, Beaumont, CA.