Ralph Priest

RALPH M. PRIEST Ralph Maynard Priest, 67, of Idaho Falls, died January 20, 2005, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center of pneumonia. He was born December 29, 1937, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Marion Lee Priest and Essie Egbert Priest. He grew up in Taylor and attended schools in Idaho Falls. After school, he joined the U. S. Army and became a light weapons infantryman, a paratrooper and then a Tactical Command Chief and Drill Sargent, earning many different medals of honor. He served all over Europe, the Phillippines, Middle East and Korea. He was married and later divorced. Following his military service he worked at O. K. Tire Re-Builders in Idaho Falls. He loved to camp, fish, and be in the mountains. Ralph was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous, where he touched and influenced many lives through the years. Surviving are: Son: John K. (Mimi) Priest, Gresham, OR Son: Ralph M. Priest, Jr., Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: J. D. (Bill) Wuthrick, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Earl Priest, Tooele, UT Sister: June Baker, Wasilla, AK Brother: Ron Priest, Sparks, NV 4 Grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Calvert and Lee Priest, and a grandson, Danny Keller. Memorial Services are will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge). The family will visit with friends for one hour prior to the services. Military rites will be performed by the National Guard.