Ralph Party

Ralph Paul Party, 81, of Great Falls, went to be with his loving Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 2, 2016. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 8, 2016 at Fort Harrison State Veterans Cemetery in Helena. Arrangements are in the care of O’Connor Funeral Home. Ralph was born to Felix and Marie Party on December 13, 1934 in Jefferson City, Missouri. He worked as an Electronic Specialist with the U.S. Air Force and after retiring he worked at EOS. Ralph was a loving, caring and giving man that loved his family and friends with all his heart. He is now pain free and with his wife Sharon who preceded him in death in 2014. Ralph and Sharon raised six children and were blessed with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a great-great grandchild. Ralph had many hobbies; golfing, snowmobiling, camping, fishing, hunting, and tinkering in his garage. And, of course, he enjoyed coffee with the guys. Ralph is survived by his children, Kathy (Bruce) Barton, Lynette Anderson, Diane Seals, Shawn Party, Bill (Maggie) Caffyn, Jess (Jackie Caffyn, and Daryl Brumbaugh; brother Jerry; sisters Pat and Alice; grandchildren Angela, Allan, Brandon, Stewart, Barbie, Christopher, Cory, Chad, Kayla, Maxx, Gus, and Callie; great-grandchildren Ashley, Caden, Grayce, Samantha, Teylynn, Callan, Neveah, and Raelyn; and great-great grandchild Silas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon; and grandchildren Caitlyn, Colton, and Jennifer. May you rest in peace now, Dad. You will always be loved and greatly missed.