Kern County Obituaries

Ralph Luther Herrin

Submitted by Don Stowell; 13 Feb 2008

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Mojave Desert News; Date Unknown

January 23, 1950—November 24,1996
We cry for things that were and will never be again.
We cry for things that weren't and wish that they had been.
From this mortal world you are gone, But your memory through 
us will always live on.
My friends do not mourn that I have gone.
My body has died, but never dead is my soul.
This world is, but a stop before the final goal.
Do not worry my friend, I'll be happy with him,
Just think of me until we meet again.
Author unknown

Ralph Luther Herrin was born January 23, 1950 in Bloomington, Ill. and passed away on 
November 27, 1996 at his home in California City.
Ralph served in the US Marine Corps for four and a half years as a naval gun fire logistics 
fire support spotter. He received the National Defense Service Medal Marine Corps Good 
Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service medal, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Vietnamese Cross of 
Gallantry and Combat Action Ribbon after serving 18 months in Vietnam. He also served three 
years in the US Navy. Ralph moved to California City in 1994 and was an active member of 
the California City Marine Corp League, California City American Legion Post 476, California 
City Moose and was a life member of the VFW Post 9375 where he served as junior vice 
commander until his passing.
He is survived by his fiancée Joanne Quirk; sister Sharon Hetherington; brother Mike 
Herrin; half brothers Bill, Mark, Gary and Robert Lewis; children Joseph and Ryan Herrin, step 
children Judy and Bob; and grandchildren Joshua, Jennie Justin and Justice.
Memorial Services were held at VFW Post 9375 in California City December 1 1996 by 
members of the US Marine Corps League, VFW and Ladies Auxiliary.