Ralph Haskell

RALPH E. HASKELL RIRIE, ID -- Ralph Edward Haskell, 69, of Ririe, passed away March 7, 2007, at his home. He was born January 9, 1938, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Ed Oliver Haskell and Verna Lucille Hancock Haskell. He grew up and attended schools in Ririe and Idaho Falls. Following high school graduation he served in the U. S. Air Force. He married Ruth Wilma Sisson May 29, 1982, in Elko, Nevada. They made their home in Idaho Falls and moved to Ririe 17 years ago. He worked as a truck driver for Sheehan's, then worked as a bus driver at the INL until his retirement. He enjoyed car races, woodworking, and was an avid reader. Survivors include: Wife: Ruth Haskell of Ririe, ID Daughter: Kim Haskell of Scappoose, OR Son: Steve Haskell of Portland, OR Daughter: Lisa Larsen of Gresham, OR Daughter: Holly Byington of Fountain, CO Son: Kelly DeCoria of San Jose, CA Brother: Charlie Haskell of Rigby, ID 5 Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. --------------------------------------------- Condolences sent on-line: Keith & Dorothy Cook kdotcook@hotmail.com The road between friendship is never long . . . Our prayers and thoughs are with you. Sincerely, Keith & Dorothy Bonnie Cromwell bcrom@ida.net Ruth, We just wanted to express to you our sympathy at this time. Doyle has lost a good friend and he is feeling the pain and loss as you and your family are. We both will miss Ralph. The smile, the wave on the road and the laughs together. May God be with you. You are in our prayers. Our Love, Doyle and Bonnie Jerry Johnson and Paulette Phillips pollyp220@msn.com Ruth and Children: We have known your husband and father for over thirty years. Ralph always greeted us with smile and a warm welcome. He enjoyed the company of others and they enjoyed his. Ralph was a great story teller. A measure of this good man is in the many people that considered Ralph their friend. He was very wealthy in friends. We have many, many memories of Ralph and we will miss him, especially the afternoon card games. Harold Simpson simphal@inbox.com I wish to extend wishes of comfort at this difficult time. I first met Ralph 1973 as a trainee bus driver. He extend his friendship and kindness to me at that time and the ensuing period until his retirement. I consider myself fortunate to have had Ralph as my friend.