February 21, 1922 ~ May 31, 2010

Ralph Reed Moulton, 88, passed away at his home in Pleasant Grove, Utah on May 31, 2010. Born February 21, 1922 in Provo, Utah, the son of Nephi and Mathilde Moulton. At the age of 1 he moved with his family to Jackson, Wyoming where he lived the next 50 years as a cattleman at the foot of his beloved Tetons. On July 9, 1965 he was married to Alida (Leah) Escobar in the Idaho Falls Temple. In 1974 Ralph moved his family to Twin Bridges, Montana where he continued in the cattle industry into the late 1980s. The next 20 years he spent traveling to various parts of the world, most often to Hawaii which he came to love very dearly. In 2000 he moved to Pleasant Grove, UT.

Ralph was active in the LDS church in many callings, including ward clerk for 15 years. He loved working with the youth as shown through his 14 years of service with 4-H and 10 years with the Boy Scouts of America. Ralph was a member of the Toastmasters International, Rotary International, and Sons of Norway.

Ralph is survived by his wife, Leah, children Liz Maxfield, Ben Moulton, Jennifer Read, and 10 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday June 4, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove. Viewing will be held Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 and Friday morning from 9:30 to 10:45 prior to services. Burial will be in the Heber City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com

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Richard L Mittan said:

To the family of Ralph Moulton, we send our condolences and prayers in the passing of Uncle Ralph. May the love and blessings and the healing rays of the atonement be with each of you during this time. May each of you have wonderful memories of the times you spent with him.

June 02, 2010

Tamara "Tami" Stark said:

Giving my condolences to the Moulton family and to my friend and classmate Lizzie Moulton Maxfield. My prayers are to you all and always remember the wonderful memories that you have with him and that he is now resting in a better place and not in any pain. Please let me know if there is anything i can do for you. Thinking of you all in your time of need. Miss you all and love you tamara stark

June 03, 2010

Mark Pederson said:

Ralph was a wonderful man and a dear friend. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Twin Bridges is a better place because of your family. God bless.

June 03, 2010

Lesia Woodward Skillman said:

Ralph was the nicest person I have ever met.I will miss him very much, my thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you. I miss you all.

June 03, 2010

Janie McMillin Wasmann said:

Leah and family, I was so sorry to hear of Ralph's passing but I know he treasured his wife and children so very much. I'm sure his grandchildren will be great people for having him in their lives also. It is hard to say good-bye to someone who is so loved but memories are made for this reason--to help everyone thru times like these. Thinking of you all. Janie

June 03, 2010

Brenda Trochmann said:

Leah, Liz and family: I have been thinking about all the times I spent over many years at your house ever since Liz told me Ralph had passed... I have SO many good memories of Ralph and ALL of you! Please know that I am thinking of you and you are all in my prayers. Love you, Brenda

June 03, 2010

Robert S. Smoot (and for my wife Gaylia as well) (Bob & Gay) said:

Dear Leah, as I told you at the funeral, it was the most unique and wonderful funeral and celebration that I can remember. The whole meeting was well planned and wonderful. It had a beautiful spirit from beginning to end. All of the music was inspiring and insightful, and, I loved your song at the end, and the special numbers were well done and had great messages too. And what a joy it was to get to know you and your husband better. Your children are outstanding. I loved their insights as well. I am certainly convinced that Ralph was a man of great integrity with a great work ethic. He definitely was (and still is) not only a great priesthood man, but a wonderful father and husband leading out by example. Thank you for letting us get to know him and even you better. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you more than ever. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know. And may God ever continue to bless you and yours as I know He will. With love, respect and appreciation, Bob Smoot (and for my wife as well, who was too sick to come even though she wanted very much to be there) P.S. Is there any way my wife and I could see the video? My wife and I both missed it and would love to see it. There was some talk of having you show it for empty nesters in the fall, but we would personally love to see it much sooner than that. Please let me know if this could be arranged when you are up to it. (801-701-0546)

June 04, 2010