Ralph Clinton GEORGE Obituary (2025)

Ralph Clinton George, age 92, passed away on May 27, 2025, at MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital. Ralph was born in Seattle, Washington, on May 1, 1933, to Ralph W. George and Rose (Smith) George. His family moved several times during his childhood from Seattle, Washington, to Pasco, Washington. Ralph attended high school in Pasco and graduated in 1952. After high school, Ralph and his friends enlisted in the U.S. Navy, before they were drafted. Ralph loved his four year tour in the Navy and called it "some of the best years of my life" and "where I grew up." He was on several ships during the Korean War, including a hospital ship. Over the years, Ralph kept in touch with many of his Navy buddies throughout his life and spent many vacations with them in Alabama and Florida. In 1957, Ralph married Marlene Wilhelm and to that marriage, two children were born, Linda Diane George and Steven Ralph George. Ralph and Marlene later divorced. Ralph worked for many years in the floor covering business and later purchased B&F Interiors from his friend, Ben Worthington. He worked at B&F for approximately 60 years. On June 2, 1984, Ralph married Karen Thelen Remily, and they were married 41-years, shy of one week. Ralph is survived by his loving wife, Karen George, daughter, Linda Chadwick (Bob), son Lucas Shockley (Jennifer), and three stepchildren, Jeff Remily (Tanja), Jill Eicher, and Jennifer Hoff (Stacey). Ralph had three grandsons, Chris Chadwick, DJ Chadwick, Steve George, and one granddaughter, Melonie George, six step-grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, one step-great grandchild, several nieces and nephews. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, his son Steven, and his sisters, Betty and Ruth. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at: www.brooksidefuneral.com