Obituary of Ralph H. Hudson

Hudson, Ralph Henry Bay City, MI Ralph passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015 at the age of 84. He was born to the late Leigh and Kathryn Hudson in Bay City. During the Korean Conflict he served 4 years in the U. S. Navy. Ralph was the general manager of Hudson's Quality Laundry and Dry Cleaning for many years. He was very active with the Jefferson-Lincoln Citizens District Council and also worked on the Bay City Planning Commission. Ralph taught First Aid and CPR for the American Red Cross, National Ski Patrol System, and Zee Medical Company. He was very active with the National Ski Patrol System for 35 years and held various leadership positions. He was also quite active with the Kiwanis Club and Junior Chamber of Commerce. Skiing, hunting, fishing, telling jokes, and partying were his favorite pastimes. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, the former Joanne Reif; sons, L. Breck (Cindy) Hudson of Belleville MI, Kirk Hudson of San Francisco CA, and Erik (Judy) Hudson of Whitefish Bay WI; 4 grandchildren; and 2 step-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother Barrie Hudson. No services will be held. Those considering an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Association. To sign online guestbook, visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com IF USING THE SYMPATHY STORE PLEASE SEND ALL SYMPATHY ITEMS TO THE FAMILYS HOME.