This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Ralph Baty, 70, who passed away on June 25, 2014 after a brief illness. We will remember him forever. You are invited to share in the telling of his story by sharing your stories on the tab above, or uploading photos. You may also leave a brief message below by clicking on the icons. Thank you for visiting and sharing your love of this wonderful man.
There will be a gathering:
Celebrating the life of Ralph Baty
Saturday, July 19
5 - 7 PM
Adventure in Bridge Club
6150 Mission Gorge Rd #122,
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 287-8313
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Tributes
Leave a tributeAlthough I hate phone conversations, I enjoyed long phone chats with Ralph. His sense of humor and brilliant mind made it a pleasure to solve with him double-dummy bridge problems and explore innovative bidding concepts. As much as I’ll miss all the tournament and home bridge I played both with and against him, I’ll miss Ralph the man so much more.
Every April I run the La Jolla Half and then do the Art Walk. This year I stopped to hug Juli and there was Ralph, as always, her wonderful sentry siting in his chair, notebook and pencil in hand. We hugged and chatted a bit. Then I picked up an artwork of Juli's, Morning Mist, a beautiful scene of trees and mountains.
Ralph mentioned that I hold that particular print each time I come. He told me this story about it: Juli worked on this one and Ralph said "that looks great just like that". But Juli added some more depth to the artwork and Ralph said "that looks even better." Juli added further touches and Ralph told her "you knew just what to do to make this perfect." Well, I knew it was truly such a great combination of Ralph and Juli that I bought it right then and there.
I am So Happy that I have this wonderful memento of dear Ralph to grace my home.
Many Many Blessings to his Beloved Juli and to his family ...
My thoughts go out to Juli, his family, and many, many friends.
He'll be sorely missed.
I believe it was just last month that he had game night at his home and stayed up and playing with us until 1:00 am. While I take comfort in knowing that his Soul and Spirit will never die, and will always be with us, I will greatly miss him in the physical body. God be with you Ralph!
This one is for you Ralph: http://youtu.be/fY4Z76JTVwI
My thoughts, prayers, and condolences go out out to Julie and his family. ~Kris (aka Ariel)
Leave a Tribute
I miss you so much.
I have so many things I want to share with you and ask you about.
Stay near when you can. I love you.
I long to hear your laugh, as well as any advice you may have to offer.
I still feel so lost without you.
I love you.
Christmas joy
Christmas was such a special time for you - I loved how you spent months planning and researching the special gifts that you would give to each and every person on your gift list! And how you brought the whole family together here to celebrate - there are so many special memories of the holiday week in San Diego! The zoo or wild animal park, whale watching, Scripps Acquarium, the Grinch, A Christmas Carol...and always, the Corvette Diner! I miss you every day, but this day more than most. Thanks for the memories! Love, Juli
Ralph and Juli
I never really thought of Ralph as Ralph alone. I always thought of him as Ralph and Juli. I first met Ralph at one of Juli's art events which one has faded into history. He was always there it seemed from the beginning to the end of the event. Yes, at times he found a quiet spot to read or he wandered around the event or areas nearby. And yet, he always seemed to remain close, helping Juli when and wherever he could.
When we would have art meetings at his home, I remember his delicious and healthy cookies that he shared with our pot lucks. After he ate, he would fade into the background to let us argue our points and reappear when we finished to say goodbye.
I'll miss his smile and the twinkle in his eye when he teased or came up with some bit of wisdom.