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Long time Palmer resident Lois “Darlene” Ralston 70, passed away July 28, 2016, at Mat-Su Regional Hospital in Palmer.
Darlene was born November 17, 1945 in Ailene, Oklahoma to Albert and Lois Patterson. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Patsy. She is survived by her loving husband of fifty-two years R.E. “Bud” Ralston; children, Robert Ralston of California, Shirley Proffitt of California, Angie Lenard of Wasilla and Ryan Ralston of Palmer; siblings, Arthur Patterson and Bonnie Guzman of California; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Private family services are scheduled for August 3, 2016. Arrangements by Kehl’s Palmer Mortuary.