Jessie D. Ralston passed away in Stockton, Calif., on Wednesday, June 28. She was 90. Services were held Monday morning with Dee Scroggin of the Christian Science Society officiating. Interment was in the Gothenburg Cemetery.

Jessie was born to Wm. M. and Dora F. Johnston at Farnam, Dec. 7, 1887. She was married to S. D. “Pree” Ralston, who preceded her in death 21 years ago. Since that time she has resided with her daughter, Jean Ralston at Stockton, Calif.

She is survived by one son, John Ralston of Soap Lake, Wash.; one daugther, Jean Ralston of Stockton, Calif.; two nephews, Hugh Ralston of Gothenburg and John of California; and two nieces, Isabelle Young of Central City and Peggy Schweser of St. Louis, Mo.

Mrs. Lyle Grabenstein was the soloist and Mrs. Lee Harris the organist.

Casket bearers were Vern Brouillette, Arch Trimble, Wally Trimble, George Taylor, Russ Wilcox and Joe Allen.

The Gothenburg Times 72(1):9 Thursday, July 6, 1978