Ralph Hugh Brindley
December 25, 2014
Ralph H. Brindley a former resident of St. Ann, MO passed away on December 25, 2014 at the age of 92 in Des Moines.
Born in St. Louis the son of Ralph Harold and Genevieve (Hanrahan) Brindley. He was the beloved husband of Eula Imogene (Woodruff) Brindley who preceded him in death. The beloved father of Beverly (Michael) Harcourt of Des Moines, IA, Ralph (Norine) Brindley of Stallings, NC and Richard (Karen) Brindley of Columbia, MO. Grandfather of Timothy, Krystal and Douglas Harcourt of Des Moines, IA and Kevin Brindley of Stallings, NC; great-grandfather, of Colin, Cora, Zach, Jonah, Autumn, and Rosalie; and great-great-grandfather of Jayce and Cooper.
He was preceded in death by both parents and a brother, Donald Brindley and he leaves behind many friends as well as many nieces and nephews.
He joined the US Army Air Corp prior to World War II, was a bomber pilot throughout the war and was thought to be the last surviving member of his unit. He retired from the Terminal Railroad of St. Louis and was active in the retired members association. For many years he taught gymnastics and instructed Tai Chi classes in the north county St. Louis area. He also was an avid runner and a member of the St. Louis Track Club.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Mercy Hospice.
Arrangements are being handled by Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home in Des Moines and Collier’s Funeral Home in St. Ann, MO, where a memorial service will be held the day after Ralph is laid to rest with his beloved wife Eula at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.
The family wishes to express their thanks and gratitude to the nurses and staff of the Fleur Heights Center for Wellness and Rehab.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Ana Schnizer
12/29/2014
My blessing prayers for healing at this time of you sorrow are with you all.
Sincerely.
Ana
Kay and Gary Gesaman
12/28/2014
Wishing the Harcourt family a safe journey to St Louis and the opportunity to share good memories of Ralph's life.
Sue Turner ("Sue Magoo")
12/28/2014
I loved Ralph's company in our many races and track club events and his always cheerful disposition. I miss him but the memories live on.
Patti (Fink) Fleer
12/28/2014
Ralph Brindley was my gymnastics coach as a child. I remember him as a kind man who was so supportive of his student athletes. I cherish those memories.
Jack & Susan Gelbaugh
12/28/2014
Enjoy knowing and running with Ralph. Also enjoyed talking to him about his service years in WW II. Our memories will last forever of Ralph. Thanks you for your brave service to our country. Rest in peace.
marymitchell
12/26/2014
i had lots of fun with ralph i have the picture he gave me when he was youngerhe willbe missed