<PERSON> <DATE_TIME>, of <LOCATION> died <DATE_TIME> Green House Living for <LOCATION>.
He was born <DATE_TIME> to <PERSON> and <PERSON> in <LOCATION>, <LOCATION>. He grew up on a homestead on <LOCATION> where he attended a one room school thru the 7th grade. His parents moved to a place south of <LOCATION> and he graduated from Sheridan High School in <DATE_TIME>. In <DATE_TIME> he went to work for his Uncle <PERSON> on the Flying U Ranch. <PERSON> died in <DATE_TIME> and <PERSON> became in charge of running the ranch.
Ralph,4 siblings and 3 cousins inherited the ranch. In <DATE_TIME> he married <PERSON> and they had four daughters. <PERSON> and <PERSON> worked hard and finally owned the Flying U Ranch by <DATE_TIME>. <PERSON> learned to handle horses at <DATE_TIME>. There was no mechanized equipment in <DATE_TIME>. All work, including haying and feeding cows in <DATE_TIME>, was done with horses. When <PERSON> was <DATE_TIME> he sold 2 mares with colts at the Buffalo Creek Ranch Sale. He rode 10 miles to deliver one pair to the Snider Ranch and the other was hauled to the Clearmont Stockyards. After he married he continued to raise horses and then pigs, cattle and sheep.
In <DATE_TIME> he received “Outstanding Young Farmer” award for <LOCATION>. 62
<PERSON> had been active in <LOCATION> being a 4-H leader in <DATE_TIME>'s; serving on the Clearmont School Board for <DATE_TIME>; on the Fire District Board; the County Planning Committee (making 3school districts from 17) for <DATE_TIME>; the Whitney Benefit Board for one term; and the Predator Control Board for <DATE_TIME>. He was one of the original board members and helped remodel the old Garretson Store in <DATE_TIME>, and turned it into a Library/Claremont Community Center. <PERSON> served on that board for <DATE_TIME>.
<PERSON> enjoyed playing pool around the area. He also guided deer and antelope hunters from out of state and at one time guided elk hunter <PERSON> with his good friend <PERSON>. In <DATE_TIME> a book with the title of Foster's Flying U Ranch was published and in <PERSON> was inducted into the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame. <PERSON> lived being himself and working his land. In his mind your word was yourword and a handshake sealed the deal.
<PERSON> and <PERSON> sold the Flying U Ranch in <DATE_TIME>, with the agreement of a life estate, to remain on the ranch he loved. Forever. His ashes will be scattered from the high ridge.
<PERSON> survived by his wife <PERSON> and daughters: <PERSON> of <LOCATION>,<PERSON> of <LOCATION>, <PERSON> (<PERSON>) of <LOCATION>, and <PERSON> (<PERSON>) of <LOCATION>, <LOCATION>. He is also survived by his three grandchildren: <PERSON> of <LOCATION>, <PERSON> of <LOCATION>, <LOCATION> and Dr. <PERSON> of <LOCATION>, <LOCATION>, his two great grandchildren: <PERSON> of <LOCATION> and <PERSON> of <LOCATION>, <LOCATION>, onesister <PERSON> of <LOCATION> and numerous cousins, nieces, nephew sand friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters <PERSON> and <PERSON>, brother <PERSON> and son-in-law <PERSON>.
Honoring <PERSON>'s request the family will not have a service. Please help support the Clearmont Community Center with a donation in his name.CCCF, Box 26, <LOCATION>, <LOCATION> 82835.
Condolences may be sent to: Foster Family, 4163 US Hwy 14-16 East, <LOCATION>, <LOCATION> 82835.
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Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
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