Ralph Boyd John

Ralph Boyd John, age 74, passed away on May 18, 2011. Mr. John was born Feb 4, 1937 in Vancouver, WA. He graduated from Roseburg High in 1955. After graduation he joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Mannheim Germany as a helicopter mechanic. He received an Honorable Discharge in 1958. The owner of Winston Sanitary Garbage Company from 1968 - 1985. Married Bonnie Jean (Churchill) on Jul 24, 1971 deceased Jul 5, 1975. He had 3 children: Son, Edward Andrew, deceased apr 18, 1988. He is survived by, daughter Patricia Ann Benton from Moweaqua, Il, son Paul Lee from Springfield, Il, 7 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. I wish to thank Mr. and Mrs. Mike Mandera for being there whenever my dad needed them. Thanks also to all the staff at the Taylor House for all there compassion and care while my dad was there. Per his wishes, there will be no services.