Obituary of Ralph Bouck

Ralph Bouck of Kitscoty passed away peacefully on August 19, 2020 at the age of 83 years. He was born on June 14, 1937 in Wainwright, Alberta to Harry and Edith Bouck.  

On April 25, 1959, Ralph married Marilyn Edith Adams and bought land between Kitscoty and Paradise Valley and started their family farm. They purchased the land from the Willoughby brothers and moved a two room shack onto their new land. A barn was constructed with lumber walls and a roof of poles and straw. The first few years, cows were milked to pay for the groceries and fuel for the tractor. Later the milk cows were traded in for beef cattle.

Ralph being a lover of horses soon purchased a good number and began raising, breaking and selling with Arabs and Quarter Horses being his main interest. Ralph also worked as a Brand Inspector for 40 plus years and began brand inspecting in the Vermilion area in 1964. Once he retired from Brand Inspecting, he continued to work on the family farm with his son Keith.

Ralph is survived by: his loving family, wife, Marilyn; sons, Duane (Charlene), Keith (Arlene) and Rod (Jackie) of Kitscoty; daughter, Gloria (Keith) of Pickardville; grandchildren, Chantelle (Ryan), Brandon, Justin (Amanda), Ian (Kelsey), Mark (Dakota), Shelbey (Austin), Ara (Ty), Aidan (Brenna) and Rees; four great-grandchildren, Austin, Zane, Blake and Everly.  

Ralph was predeceased by: his parents, Harry and Edith Bouck; sisters, Della Davis, Fay Wallgren, Amy Fredlund, Muriel Stinson; and brother, Alan Bouck.

In keeping with current health recommendations, a private family service will be held. A livestream of the service will be availabe on Monday, August 24 at 11:00 AM by following this link: https://youtu.be/EFA-ad86Ijg

Donations in memory of Ralph may be made to the donor's charity of choice.

Ralph's memorial card can be viewed or downloaded from the link below.

https://indd.adobe.com/view/184a1d64-ea06-4d6b-9c07-84a2f14e4483

 

Thank you: 

We would like to take this time to thank everyone who helped support our family with Dad’s passing. 

-To our favorite nurse, Carol Joy, you were absolutely wonderful and we truly appreciate all the love, care and support you gave to allow Dad to be in our home.

-To the wonderful home care team, especially Donelle, Jeno and Marinel.  You were absolutely amazing with Dad and could not have supported Dad in our home without you.

-To Dr. duPlooy, you are an amazing Doctor and we are so appreciative of your calls to home and your home visit.

-To everyone who had a part in organizing and supporting Dad’s funeral.  Art Block, Pastor Ryan Sturge, Reverend Bob Church and Elijah Babcock

-To Wanda Church and Greg & Elva Graham thank you so much for providing the beautiful music for the service.

-To the Paradise Valley Church of God for allowing us to use their facility.

-To Donna Sunderland and Linda McDougall for all your support and preparing the lunch for after the service.

-To Dale and Christine Sunderland for allowing us to use their home and yard for our luncheon.

-To Glen McCaw for all your support during this difficult time.  You truly made the whole process a lot easier and we appreciate you taking the time to answer all our questions and guide us through this difficult time.

-To everyone for cards, flowers, memorial donations received, food brought to the house, phone calls and visits

The Bouck Family