Kern County CA Archives Obituaries.....Ralls , Lawrence Abby January 5, 2006 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ca/cafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: K T bluewolf@onemain.com January 8, 2006, 12:51 pm The Bakersfield Californian Ralls, Lawrence Abby 1922 - 2006 Lawrence Abby Ralls Lawrence Abby Ralls passed away peacefully at home in Caliente on January 5th, 2006 with his family and friends, where he wished to be. Lawrence was born December 22, 1922 in Bakersfield, Ca. to Joe and Carrie Ralls. His family were cattle ranchers and he carried on after their death. Lawrence attended Agua Caliente School and he was in the first 8th grade graduating class at Twin Oaks School. He graduated from the Kern County High School in Bakersfield. Lawrence joined the US Navy in 1943 and served till 1946 with an honorable discharge. He was employed with the Kern County Road Department and the Kern County Fire Department as a Heavy Equipment Operator from 1947-till retirement on 7-24-1982. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Carrie Ralls, his brother Herb Ralls, and his sister, Emily McClean. Lawrence is survived by his loving wife Norene (PeeWee)Ralls of 20 years. Their love for each other was awesome. He is also survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Tom Robinson, daughter Cindy Metras, stepdaughters Connie St. John, Laurie King and husband Don, stepsons, Mike, Chris, and Danny Bonas, 13 grandkids and 4 great granddaughters. Papa loved his life and everything he did. He lived his life to the fullest. Were going to miss you papa, but we know youre home with family and friends and are watching over us. We love you papa. A memorial service will be held at the Kern County Firefighters Hall on Tuesday January 10, 2006 at 11:00am Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary Legacy.com Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 1/8/2006. Additional Comments: Volunteer submission - No relation to deceased No other information available from submitter. Obituaries http://www.legacy.com/bakersfield/LegacyHome.asp File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ca/kern/obits/r/ralls1548gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/cafiles/ File size: 2.4 Kb