Ralph William Warden was born to William and Ruby (Barr) Warden in Portland, Oregon on January 24, 1944 and departed this life in Lawton, Oklahoma on July 26, 2009 at the age of 65 years, 6 months and 2 days. Ralph grew up in Portland, OR and finished school in Leming, TX. He joined the Navy out of High School and sailed on the USS Halsey. Upon release from service he worked several construction jobs around the state of Texas and Mexico. He married Sandra Nance on September 1, 1995 in San Antonio, TX, and they made their home in Walters, OK. He worked for the Comanche Red River Casino as a security manager. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Warden of the home, two daughters: April Larvaraz of Florida and Amanda Kleinschmidt of Lawton, OK, a brother and sister-in-law Marvin and Bessie Williams of Leming, TX, a sister and brother-in-law; Sandy and David Davis of Poteete, TX, three grandchildren; Nathaniel, Jesse and Tisha, and many other relatives and friends.