Ralph O. Knight

March 25th, 2013

Ralph Orval “Poppy” Knight was born on March 8, 1941 to Orval Ray and Devona Abbott Knight, which was his mother’s birthday as well. Ralph passed away at his home on March 25, 2013 with family at his bedside, after a long battle with heart disease. Ralph was born in Overton, Nevada, the youngest of 5 children. The family moved to Homedale when he was in the third grade and attended Homedale schools. Ralph served an LDS mission 1960-1962, after returning to the family farm in Homedale on Mule Springs. He married Patricia Ruth Richardson on December 11, 1962 and have been married 50 years this past year. Ralph worked various jobs from law enforcement in Homedale and surrounding area, to Watermaster for South Board of Control, and then heavy equipment operator in Battle Mtn. Nevada, for Echo Bay Mines at the time of his retirement. Ralph loved the outdoors, from farming and dairy cows, to riding horses and hunting in the Owyhee Mountains. He enjoyed his children, grandchildren and one great grandchild. Ralph will be missed by all who knew him, as he never knew a stranger. He is survived by his wife Patricia, daughters Julie (Gary) Corbett and Rachel (Richard) Bannon. Son Wallace (Melissa) Knight, brother Ray (Vanae) Knight, sisters Alice (Clark) Levanger, Mona (Doug) Simmons and Solinda (Greg) Christofferson. Also ten grandchildren, great granddaughter and numerous nephews and nieces. Ralph is preceded in death by his parents and his eldest son Wayne Edward Knight, May 30, 1986. Ralph’s services will be held Friday, March 29, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Flahiff Funeral Chapel, Homedale. Interment will follow at Marsing-Homedale Cemetery. Service Information

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We have proudly served the Caldwell community since Flahiff Funeral Chapel was built in 1952 by Charles and Lucy Flahiff. Today, we continue their mission of providing the finest quality services to all families of the Treasure Valley. Many changes have taken place over the years, including the addition of the Homedale Chapel in 1964. In 1984, Flahiff Chapels expanded its facility with the addition of Canyon and Owyhee County’s first crematory.

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Rosemary Hibbs representing Homedale "Class of 1960"

Knight Family: The Homedale High School of "Class of 1960" send our condolences to your family. Although, we have not seen Ralph since graduation, he will be in our thoughts and prayers. Class of "1960"

Published March 30th, 2024

Dennis Waite

I knew Ralph well and spent many a fun time with him on the Farm. Even though I haven't seen him sence He left for his mission I still thought of him often. I send my condolences

Published March 30th, 2024

Shelly Thomas

Pat, Julie, Rachel, Wally, I am so sorry for your loss!!

Published March 30th, 2024

Joyce (Blackman) Mickelson

You may not remember me but my family grew up in Homedale. I had children in school with yours (Carson, Cami & Wesley Blackman) and I worked at City Hall and for attorney Dick Eismann for many years. Ralph was always such a happy outgoing person who everyone enjoyed being around. My brother, George Houston Call thought a great deal of Ralph. Prayers for your family. Joyce

Published March 30th, 2024

Tami (Winslow) Blaser

Julie, I knew your family when we were just little kids. The time with your family was great. So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. You can reach me @ [email protected]

Published March 30th, 2024

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