Obituary: Ralph George Spring, 86, White Salmon

Ralph George Spring, 86, of White Salmon, Washington, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Ralph was born on October 14, 1939, in Quincy, Adams, Iowa, to Glyde Arthur & Valma Neta Spring. A few years later, they moved to the White Salmon and Bingen area.  Ralph went to school in the White Salmon area.  Ralph met the love of his life, Janice, in 1958.  On August 16 of that year, they got married. Ralph worked at the Railroad for quite a few years; he also worked at the mill in Bingen before starting his own business in 1969, doing plumbing, concrete work, and hanging garage doors. Ralph was in business for 50 years. 

Ralph was known for his kindness, being a hard worker, love, and dedication to his family.  He had a very passionate love for Western shows and movies. I think Dad truly wished he were a cowboy. One of Janice and Ralph's pastimes was going to the coast and watching the tides come in. They also had a love for the outdoors and Huckleberry picking. 

He is survived by his three kids, Robert, Ruth, & Karen, and his brother James.  He is also survived by his 10 grandkids, Dustin, Crystal, Ashley, Nichole, Melissa, Christian, Cheyenne, Christopher, Carsten, and Camille. He is survived by is great grandkids, Blayke, Brooklynn, Ryan, Cruz, Kiba, Piper, Hunter, Whitney, Grayson, Kiah, Cameron, and soon to be Lucas.   He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Arther, Shorty (Nickname), his wife Janice, and his son Glenn.

 Celebration of Life will be on May 23, 2026, at 1:00 pm at Gardner Funeral Home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gardner Funeral Home (156 NE Church Avenue, White Salmon, Washington). Visit www.GardnerFH.com to share a story or leave a note for the family.