Ralph Shaw Mcentire

Ralph Shaw McEntire
OGDEN - Ralph Shaw McEntire passed away at home surrounded by his family on Friday, August 6, 2010. He was born March 21, 1937 in Ogden, Utah to Norma Shaw and Leland G. McEntire of Ogden.
Ralph was a retired trainman /conductor for the Southern Pacific Railroad where he worked for 44 years. He was an active civic leader, holding the position of state legislative representative for the local 238 of Utah Transportation Union.
He loved the western way of life. He worked for the Producers Livestock Company for many years and cherished the many relationships he formed.
Ralph graduated from Ogden High School. He earned degrees from Weber State University and the University of Utah. He was a member of the Excelsior Club and the Pi Kappa Alpha (Alpha Tau) fraternity.
Ralph was a leader throughout his lifetime in many ways. He held the office of Class President from the 7th grade to Ogden High's class of 55.
Dad was active throughout his life enjoying many hobbies. He loved to golf. He spent countless hours hunting and fishing. Later years he found great joy in Trapshooting at the Ogden Gun Club.
Ralph is survived by his wife of 48 years Mary (Moby) Blackham, his two children Jeff (Debi) McEntire of Huntsville, Leslee (Bucky) Whitehouse of Tooele, four grandchildren Kyle, & Hayden McEntire, Rylee & Seth Whitehouse, and his sister Ivy McEntire Miller of California.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Rex McEntire.
Special thanks to Legacy Healthcare & Hospice for their loving service. We are especially grateful to all the family, friends and neighbors who have been by our side during this time.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday August 10, 2010 at the Ogden City Cemetery, 20th & Madison Ave.. A viewing will be held Monday evening from 6 to 8 pm at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. and from 9:30 to 10:30 am on Tuesday, before the graveside services.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Primary Children's Medical Center.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
August 9, 2010
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CemeteryOgden City Cemetery
20th and Madison
Ogden, UT 84404
August 10, 2010
11:00 AM
ServiceGraveside

,
August 10, 2010
11:00 AM