Ralph Taylor Cannon

Ralph Taylor Cannon passed away January 23, 2015. He lived a long and loving life at 99 ¾ years old. He was born April 22, 1915, to Tracy Y. and Lettie Taylor Cannon. He attended LDS High School and South High where he met his sweetheart Ruth Brain. Their romance blossomed when they worked together at the A & W Root Beer stand. After locking up at night, Ralph would drive Ruth home on the handlebars of his bicycle. Following an LDS mission to Germany they were married in the Salt Lake Temple on January 5, 1939. Ralph served in the intelligence division of the Army as an interrogator during WWII because of his excellent German language skills. After the war her attended the University of Utah and eventually worked for Mountain States Bindery as their sales manager. Ralph and Ruth had 4 wonderful children, Grant (Susan), Kathleen (Steve) Crump, Stuart (Elaine), and Jean (Robert) Hill. Ruth passed away in 2003. Ralph diligently cared for her during her 10 year battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He had a firm testimony of the Savior and served in many callings in the LDS Church including Bishop, teacher, High Councilor and Temple worker. He and Ruth also served a mission to Malaysia and made many cherished friendships. Ralph will be fondly remembered for his warm personality and the many people he has helped and befriended. Special thanks to the many care-givers and friends at Wentworth Assisted Living. Ralph is survived by his four children, 22 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Francis Lee Hart, Rose Ann Gerstner, a brother, Emerson (Colleen), and a sister-in-law Marjorie Cannon. He is preceded in death by his wife, parents, brothers Taylor and Melvin (Anne) and a sister, Judith (Woodrow) Marriott.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 11, at 11:00 A.M. at the Holladay Stake Center, 4568 Holladay Blvd. Family and friends may call 9:30-10:30 A.M. prior to the service. Interment will be in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. Messages to the family can be posted at: www.HolbrookMortuary.com