Ralph Fitch
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Memorial service for Ralph “Bud” E. Fitch, 75, Lawrence will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, May 13, 2010 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the mortuary. Private inurnment will take place in Leavenworth National Cemetery. Mr. Fitch died May 9, 2010 at his home.
He was born on June 12, 1934 in Kansas City, Kansas the son of Elmer and Mable Fitch.
He retired in 1993 from the Board of Public Utilities in Kansas City, Kansas after 34 years. He was a Mason in the Argentine Lodge in Kansas City. He was an avid golfer and a member of Eagle Bend Golf Course. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954-1958 during the Korean War.
He married Sue Brown on January 19, 1963 in Kansas City, Kansas. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include one daughter, Cheryl Escue and husband, Montgomery, Orlando, Florida; one son, Scott Fitch, Lawrence; one brother, Robert Fitch, Ft. Worth, Texas; one sister, Betty Babcock, Kansas City, Kansas; two grandchildren, David and Elizabeth Escue. He was preceded in death by one brother, Jack Fitch.
Memorial Contributions may be made in his name to the American Diabetes Association and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Sue and Family,
Don and I are so sorry for your loss. We will certainly miss seeing Bud at the Lenten Fish Dinners in Tongie. God bless.
Joyce and Don
Sue, sorry to hear of your loss, you and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers
I’m so glad you included me in this email message, Sue, I had no idea. I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Bud. Please know you’re in our thoughts and prayers! Take comfort in friends and family and all those memories! Miss you, MJ
I am sad to hear of your loss Sue and family. He will be greatly missed. You are in my prayers.
To Bud’s family. Bud and I go all the way back to Stanley Grade School. He was always a good friend of mine. Bud was a bit quiet, but still a lot of fun and pleasant to be around. He’s always been an A-1 guy – I am so sorry to hear of his passing.
Aunt Sue, Scott, Cheryl and family, our deepest sympathy to all of you. Uncle Bud was so very special to me and my family and I will miss him so much. I will treasure my many memories of him forever. Love and prayers, Susan and Jim
Sue & family
Jean & I extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Bud was a good guy and a lot of fun to be around. he will be missed by all of us
Sue and family,
Our hearts go out to you and the family in this sad time. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God comfort you and guide you through this difficult period.
Sue and family,
Our hearts go out to you and the family in this sad time. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God comfort you and guide you through this difficult period.
Sue and family our thoughts and prayers are with as you face this difficult time in your life. May God comfort you & your family. Bud will be missed at all of the school get togethers.
Sue and family you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with all of you at this time.
I was shocked to get this email. I feel so sorry about your loss of your beloved husband, Bud. May God give you peace and know that He is always with you and Cheryl, and Scott.I love you.
Dear Sue,
Mom called me to tell me of Bud’s passing… I was so shocked to hear ! I am so very sorry for your loss !! I always enjoyed visiting with Bud on my visits to Lawrence. Praying that you and your family are comforted during this difficult time.
Love & Peace to you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Uncle Bud was loved by our family very much.
He will always be a special part of our hearts and memories.
Linn Fitch & family.
Sue and Family, Our deepest sympathy goes out to you in this difficult time.Bud will be missed.He will always be in our Memories. God Bless
Sue and Family, out thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless You
Cheryl and Family – We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time…
Nana Sue and Family, I was so saddened to hear the news. Grandpa Bud was such a sweet man and a wonderful, loving grandfather to David and Elizabeth. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. All my love, Tina (TT)
Cheryl,
May God bless y’all during this season of your life. Although I never had the opportunity to meet your father, he has an amazing legacy in you and your family. It isn’t by chance that you are as strong and caring as you are. He is and will always be proud of you.
Love,
Scott and Kristin Millson
Dear Sue My heart aches for you and your family. I understand the heartache all of you are going through. Bud will be missed by many.
Sue, Scott, and Cheryl,
So sad to hear about Bud. What a great guy! Always enjoyed teasing with him when you all visited Babe and Betty next door. He will be missed by many and my thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Take care – Beth & Sheridan Bohon
Sue and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed getting to know Bud these past few years. We always enjoyed stopping to chat when he was sitting in his chair in the driveway.
You are all in our prayers please let us know if we can do ANYTHING!
Much Love to you ~
The Sullivans
Sue, Scott, Cheryl, Montgomery, David, and Elizabeth, We are so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed Bud very much, and will miss him. Our thoughts and prayer are with you.
Sue, Scott, Cheryl, Montgomery, David, and Elizabeth, We are so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed Bud very much, and will miss him. Our thoughts and prayer are with you.
Sue and family.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Please know you have our heartfelt sympathy. We continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
We were classmates at Argrntine. Although I had not seen Bud recently, he was always thought offondly by me.
My prayers are for his loved ones.
Sue and Family
So sorry to hear about Bud. We know you will miss him so much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Sue and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I still remember Bud picking me up from the dorms so I could have a quiet place to study for a test. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I will miss Bud very much. I have thought of you often since we moved to South Carolina. You have always been and always will be dear friends to me.