Ralph Lloyd McMillin, 89, of Ammon, Idaho, passed away October 20, 2011, at Mt. Valley Assisted Living.
Ralph was born January 11, 1922, in Miller, South Dakota, to William Lloyd McMillin and Goldie Youst McMillin. He attended elementary schools in South Dakota, but relocated to Caldwell, Idaho. In 1939 he was the Idaho State Track and Field "Sprint" Champion.
Ralph was a United States Military Veteran and served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Pacific Theatre as a First Sergeant.
On January 1, 1949, he married Willa Jean Webb in Caldwell, Idaho. He worked as a banker and also enjoyed ranching.
In 1998, Ralph was honored as Grand Marshal of the 50th Anniversary of the Red Bluff Round-Up. He was one of the co-founders of the Red Bluff Junior Round-Up, which was held in the 1960's. Ralph sought out sponsors for this youth activity.
He was active in Kiwanis, Lions Club, Boy Scout Leadership, 4H Leadership and Junior Chamber of Commerce. Ralph enjoyed woodworking, ranching, farming, fishing, hunting, horseback riding and dancing.
Survivors include:
Wife: Willa Jean McMillin of Ammon, ID
Son: William (Debbie) McMillin of Millville, CA
Daughter: Marsha (Scott) Jones of Spokane, WA
Daughter: Tanda (Gina) McMillin of Sacramento, CA
Daughter: Penni (Steve) Douglas of Ammon, ID
6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers.
Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Burial will be in the Millville Cemetery in Millville, California.
Memorial Services at a Later Date
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Notes: Memorial services will be held at a later date. Burial will be in the Millville Cemetery in Millville, California.