Ralph Eugene Nielsen

December 21, 1929 - May 20, 2014

Ralph Eugene Nielsen was born in San Francisco, CA, December 21, 1929.God hand picked his adoptive parents Viola and Harry Nielsen. Soon after, Ralph was blessed with his sister Barbara. They were raised in Oakland, CA. After his short stint in the Navy he came to his senses and joined the Air Force. He married Joanne and had three beautiful children. Laura and Debbie born in Montgomery, Alabama and Mary born in Anchorage, Alaska. He also had a great love of adventure which he embraced with much enthusiasm. Having to give up his ice fishing, moose hunting, camping, sight seeing and anything else he could think of doing in Alaska due to a transfer to Hanscom Field AFB, Mass., Ralph took up boating and lobster fishing while squeezing in his career, the art of making false teeth. In 1970, he retired at Williams AFB and open the only dental laboratory in Flagstaff. Joanne and Ralph went there separate ways and later met his constant companion Christine Webb at 1st Baptist Church in Prescott while sharing his tenor operatic voice. They brought each other great love and joy throughout the many years. Christine still lives in Prescott. Ralph leaves his 3 daughters and his 3 grandsons, Ryan Balderas, David and Kevin Greer with the love of life, a creative spirit and the sense of adventure. Be at peace and catch a ton of fish. We love you.