Ralph Somerset

Ralph Meyls Somerset, 91, of Greeley, CO passed away on August 2, 2012 at Bonell Good Samaritan Community in Greeley, Colorado. Ralph was born on April 3, 1921, in Baltimore, Maryland to James E. Somerset and Effie Meyls Somerset. He grew up in Baltimore and graduated from Baltimore City College. He married Elizabeth M. Bailey in 1941, and they had three children—two sons and a daughter. Ralph worked at Martin Marietta Company in Baltimore and later was transferred to Lockheed Martin in Denver where he worked as a logistics engineer until 1981 when he retired due to health reasons. In 1961, Ralph married Mary E. Staylor, and the two enjoyed camping and fishing. They traveled widely from the east coast to the west, often visiting family along the way. Ralph's keen interest in genealogy led him and Mary to visit family and ancestral sites in Ireland, England, and Germany. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, William "Bill” Downey; and stepson, James Smith. He is survived by sons, Douglas Somerset of San Diego, California, Philip Somerset of Gaithersburg, Maryland; daughter, Cecile E. Galczynski of Rockville, Maryland; stepsons, Gerald Staylor of Greeley, Frank Staylor of Tampa, Florida; and stepdaughter, Lorraine Saul of Pasadena, Maryland as well as sixteen grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Viewing and memorial services will be held from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Thursday, August 9, 2012 at McCully Funeral Home, 237 Patapsco Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland. Interment will follow at New Cathedral Cemetery in Baltimore. Memorial contributions may be made to "Bonell Good Samaritan Community”, 708 22nd Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631.