Ralph "Windy" T. Bethards

Ralph T. Bethards “Windy”; of Lake Orion; age 90; passed away January 24, 2016. Ralph was preceded in death by his beloved wife Rose.  He is the loving dad of Antonia “Toni” (Dan) Scandalito and Tubio “TJ” Bethards; dear grandpa of Dennis (Teresa) Smith, William (Jessica) Smith, Johnathon and Haley Bethards, Barbara Joy Dorman and the late Jennifer Ann Smith; great grandpa of Tess Ann Smith; and brother of the late Raymond Bethards.  Ralph was a U.S. Army Veteran and was retired from the National Twist Drill.  He was a lifetime member of the NRA, member of the Knights of Columbus #4764 in Lake Orion, former Scout Leader; and an avid Matchbox Car Collector.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 29, 2016 at 11am at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Lake Orion.  The family will receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8pm.  Interment White Chapel Cemetery.  Reflections may be shared by visiting www.sparksgriffin.com