In memory and tribute: Robert Lee Ralphs

Life story

Robert Lee Ralphs was born to James (Jay) and Helen Ralphs. He was raised in the Rockland Valley on a dairy and dry farm. He graduated from the Rockland Schools. While attending Brigham Young University he met his Eternal Companion Nancy Kathryn Kelly. They were married in the Idaho Falls Temple. After they both graduated from BYU he accepted a position with the FBI in Washington D.C. Later they returned to Idaho where he worked for the Idaho Department of Transportation. Before accepting a position with Idaho Power Company. He worked for over 32 years, loved the Company and the many employees that become personal friends.

Robert was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served diligently in different callings and as a young man in the California North Mission. He served later with Nancy in the Forida Tallahassee Mission.

They were blessed with six children, Amy (James) Yako, Emily (Matt) Schvaneveldt, Charity (Troy) Trautner, Marci Kearl, Melissa (Scott) Schwab, Jason (Cindy) Ralphs. They have 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Robert is survived by his wife Nancy, five children, and his siblings; brothers: Eldon (Charmaine) Ralphs, Dan (Linda) Ralphs; sisters: Janice (Bob) Freeman, Ilene (Carl) Haskell, DeeAnn (Ron) Farr. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Amy Yako, and granddaughter Daisy Ella Michelle Ralphs.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, October 28, 2021, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at Davis-Rose Mortuary. On Friday, October 29, 2021, a viewing will be from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. with funeral services starting at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Rockland, Idaho. To share condolences, memories, and photos please visit DavisRoseMortuary.com

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