Ralph R. Baughman

Ralph R. Baughman, 97, of Twin Falls, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, at St. Luke's Magic Valley Regional Medical Center in Twin Falls. He was born on February 25, 1914, in Buhl. His parents were William H. and Nellie Strong Baughman. He was one of nine children. Growing up his whole life in the Buhl area, Ralph graduated from Buhl High School in 1933. On June 3, 1937, he married the love of his life, Marjorie Parberry. Ralph and Marjorie had three children - Ralph "Bud", Ernest, and Sally. Ralph farmed and ranched in the Buhl area, raising Black Angus cattle. He was a member of the Cattleman's Association and the Angus Association. Cultivating the land was always important to Ralph. He even raised a large garden after he retired in Twin Falls. He loved to share the fruits of his labor with friends and neighbors. He also took great pride in his rose garden. Ralph enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as spending time with his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Surviving are his children - Ralph "Bud" (Paula) Baughman of Ogden, Utah, Ernest (Marlene) Baughman of Rancho Cucamonga, California, and Sally (Carl) Gidlund of Hayden Lake, Idaho, five grandsons, and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, four sisters, and his wife, Marjorie who passed away in 2002. Friends are invited to a visitation on Sunday, January 22, from 5 - 7 P.M. at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Rd., Twin Falls. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 23 at 11:00 A.M. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Buhl. Interment will follow at the West End Cemetery in Buhl. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Meals on Wheels, C/O Twin Falls Senior Citizen Center, 530 Shoshone Street West Twin Falls, ID 83301. Those who wish may share condolences at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com.