Ralph J Earl

Ralph Jonathan Earl, 68, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 from his battle with Leukemia. With heavy hearts, we lost our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who met him. He will never be forgotten. Ralph was born on February 24, 1950 to Don and Mary Earl. He was the 2nd youngest of 5 children. For 34 years, he proudly served in the United States Air Force retiring as Chief Master Sergeant. He also owned his own successful Snap On Tool business for 17 years.

His favorite place on earth was Yellowstone National Park with his family. He also loved working on his cars and loved to fix things. He used to tell his boys “work on it, not in it” when they tried working on things.

When asked “what is your favorite music” by Lynette, he replied with “Christmas music”. When she asked “what is your favorite song?”, he replied “all of it!” Ralph loved Christmas and everything that went with it.

Everyone who came in contact with him loved and admired him. He left a lasting impression on people for the respectful way he treated them. Of all his accomplishments in life his greatest love and joy was his family.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Janice Earl, children: Christopher Don (Amy), Lynette Holly (Jeremy), Nathan Ralph (Tonya), Grandchildren: Marcela Lynette, Kelsey June, Nicolas M, Parker Jonathan, Gabriel M, Jocelyn Mercedes, and Olivia Lynn. Great-Grandson, Krew Warren. Sisters: Julie (Michael), Joan (Lee), Jill (Weymouth), sister in law Elaine. Preceded in death by his parents and brother Raymond.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 26th at 11:00AM at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive, SLC. A viewing will be Thursday Night from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at the same location.