Ralph Julian Kester, 86

Ralph Julian Kester, 86

Ralph Julian Kester, 86, the husband of Nellie M Kester, went to be with Jesus on January 3, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends. Ralph was born in Portland, Oregon, to Floyd and Esther Kester. They lived in Portland with his older brother Eugene. Ralph graduated from High School in Portland. He graduated from Seattle Pacific College in May of 1961 with a Bachelor of Science. That is where he met hi…