Ralph Eugene Staples

After high school, Ralphjoined the US Army during the Korean War. For the past 27 years he has lived in Sun City West. Ralph loved painting and was a painting contractor in Colorado and in the Phoenix area.He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings and a son, Mark Eugene. Ralph is survived by his wife Ardis Jane (Batson) Staples of 58 years, one daughter Debra Medland, three grandchildren, Candice Small, Chad Small (Erin) and Lance Medland Jr. (Heather) and nine great grandchildren. One brother Charles in Illinois as well as several nieces and nephews.Ralph was a member of the Sunday Sinners (golf), the Metal Club, and the Horseshoe Club. He enjoyed playing pool on Saturday mornings with friends.Private family services were held at Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church in Sun City West.