Ralph E. Bodine ’66

Ralph died March 7, 2016, at his home in Central Saanich, British Columbia, Canada. He was surrounded by his wife, Linda, and six children.

Ralph was born in Phoenix, Ariz., in 1942. After graduating from Princeton, he went on to have an illustrious business career, serving as board chairman of the Western Growers Association, the Fruit Growers Supply Co., and Sunkist Growers. He reported in our 45th reunion book that he served as the chief executive officer of the Marlin Group, headquartered in Sun City, Ariz. In 1990, President George H.W. Bush appointed him chairman of the President’s Council on Rural America.

In 1992, Ralph and Linda moved to the Saanich Peninsula in British Columbia. He quickly became involved in arts and educational organizations, serving on the governing boards of the Royal British Columbia Museum and the University of Victoria Foundation. Ralph was also avidly involved in thoroughbred horse breeding and racing.

The class extends its condolences to Linda and to their children, Amy, Arthur, Sarah, Carrie, Lisa, and Kevin.