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zSan Christos Web Log
Ralph, Friends and Family
of Ralph, here's a visual trip down memory lane
Thanks Ralph for Being Born!
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zSan Christos Web Log
Ralph, Friends and Family
of Ralph, here's a visual trip down memory lane
Thanks Ralph for Being Born!
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On April 4, 2007, Ralph Wallin, 49, took his own life. Ralph dearly
loved his family and his friends, and was loved by many in return.
Ralph was especially proud of his daughter, McKenzie and cherished
his bond with her. Originally a native of New Orleans, he lived in
Washington for 25 years. Ralph attended the Evergreen State College
in Olympia, and studied the breadth of wood working, from the design
and construction of large boats, to intricate projects of smaller
scale. Ralph later worked in Seattle with owner, Al Babb of Hoge
Design. Eventually, he assumed ownership and began Wallin Design. He
was an accomplished and well known craftsman in fine furniture
restoration. He was a man of high spirits. For Ralph, Mardi Gras
wasn't just a yearly event but a state of mind. His motto was, Live
life and be proud. Using high standards as a yardstick to measure
life, Ralph pursued his craftsmanship and life's pleasures with a
true passion, This led to a unique personality: playful, extremely
generous, and, at times, a complete pain in the butt. But, we loved
him in spite of it and because of it. Goodbye Ralph. We miss you. He
is survived by his daughter, McKenzie Kuckhahn, and her mother,
Linda Kuckhahn of Seattle; and his sisters, Nancy Wallin and Linda
Cabali of New Orleans, La. A Memorial Gathering will be held this
Friday evening in Ballard. Contact kent@london.com for details. In
lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: the McKenzie Ruth
Kuckhahn College Fund, Benevolent Account Dept., Washington Mutual,
Seattle, WA 98020. 
