Ralph William Dow

Ralph William Dow, age 87, of Grandville passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at his home.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Ann in 2010.  He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Carol (Tracy) Randall, Mary Alberda, Bill (Anne-Marie) Dow, Cathy (Jim) Herrmann, Jim (Angie) Dow; 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Ralph was a family man who retired after 37 years of faithful service at Steelcase and spent his 25 years of retirement doing the things he loved like traveling and gardening.  Mass of a Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday 11 am at St Pius X Catholic Church, 3937 Wilson Ave. SW, Grandville, with Fr. Chris Rouech officiating.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday from 10 to 11 am at the church prior to the service.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to American Diabetes Association or to the Humane Society of West Michigan.