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Ralph C. Bidwell

April 13, 2018

Ralph C. Bidwell, Jefferson Twp., formerly of Sterling, died Friday afternoon suddenly while out for one of his many walks in Mt. Cobb.

Born in Salem Twp. in 1951 he was the son of the late Norman and Margaret Smith Bidwell.   He was a member of the graduating class of 1969 from Western Wayne High School.  Prior to his retirement he worked for many different Tree Companies and was last employed by JAFLO where he was a First-Class climber.

He was a man of faith who will be missed by all who were blessed to have known him. He had many interests in the great outdoors, and loved being out in nature, whether hunting or fishing, hiking or camping. He had a love of helping others.

Ralph had a great joy of socializing at many of the area establishments, and made many friends through his years.

Surviving are children Sarah, Timothy and Rebecca and her spouse Adam; ex-wife Victorine and five grandchildren, Adam, Destiny, Christopher, Dean and Joseph.

He was preceded in death by brothers George, Ronald, Norman, Gerald, Clarence and Oscar.

Services will be held Saturday at 1pm in the Jericho Independent Church 289 Sterling Rd. Newfoundland with Rev. William Henwood, pastor, officiating.

Friends may call Saturday from Noon until time of service.

Arrangements have been entrusted to and are under the care and direction of the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel.

For directions, to share a memory or to leave your condolences for the family please visit the funeral home website.