Ralph Freeman Maynard

1922 - 2013

Ralph Freeman Maynard obituary, 1922-2013

BORN

1922

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Alexander Funeral Home-West Chapel

2100 West Illinois Street

Evansville, Indiana

Ralph Maynard Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 30, 2013.

Ralph Freeman Maynard, 91, of Evansville, passed away Friday, November 29, 2013, at VNA Charlier Hospice Center. He was born September 28, 1922, in Evansville, to the late John and Bertha (Rucker) Maynard.

He graduated from Bosse High School and served in the US Marine Corp during WWII. He was a life member of VFW Post #1114, a 50 year member of the Reed Masonic Lodge, a member of the Hadi Shrine and the Hadi Shrine Hospital Staff, where he served as Treasurer Emeritus, and a member of Salem Church in Darmstadt. He retired from the Evansville Courier and Press in 1986 after 46 years of employment.

Ralph was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Maynard; brother, Paul Maynard; and grandson, Christopher Johnson.

He is survived by his son, Dennis (Sharon) Maynard of Evansville; daughter, Kathy (Randy) Harper of Evansville; son, Martin (Robyn) Maynard of Brownsburg, IN; grandchildren, Dennis (Deanne) Maynard, Jr., Krista (Riki Weeks) Maynard, Heather (Tish Wilks) Johnson, Joshua (Elizabeth Shepherd) Maynard and Lauren Maynard; four great-grandchildren, Micheal, Logan, Gabriel and Issac; and sister, Ruth Irick of Evansville.

Services will be 10:00 AM Monday, December 2, 2013, at Alexander West Chapel, officiated by Pastor David Peterson, with burial in Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may visit Sunday from 2:00 to 7:00 PM at the funeral home, with a Hadi Shrine Walk Through at 6:15 PM and a Masonic Service at 6:30 PM.

The family would like to thank VNA Charlier Hospice Center, Willow Park, Dr. Elizabeth Francis and Dr. Patrick Flamion for their loving care.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VNA Charlier Hospice Center or Hadi Shrine Hospital Staff Transportation Fund. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.

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December 13, 2013

Denny, Kathy, Marty & family...we would like to extend our sympathy to all of you for the loss of your Dad. We just heard about it from Janette (Boylls) Prickett. Up until just a few years ago, we still exchanged Christmas greetings with Ralph every year, though we haven't seen him for probably 25 years.
Our best to all of you. Carole Ann (Boylls) & Ron Fox

December 3, 2013

Joy Winstead

I will never forget the story he told me of the first turkey that him and his family enjoyed in 1934. It was an honor to have been one his VNA Hospice aids. My heart and sympathies go out to the family.

December 2, 2013

The Staff of Lakeside Manor

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… our thoughts are with your family during this difficult time. Ralph will remain in our hearts forever.

December 1, 2013

Bob & Tracy Stanton

Dennis, Sharon & Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,

December 1, 2013

Liz Raymond

I am so sorry for your loss. I truly enjoyed spending time with Ralph these past few months as his VNA Hospice volunteer.

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