Birth date: Mar 12, 1932 Death date: Jan 14, 2020
The renowned inventor and entrepreneur Ralph D. Bonham, age 87, passed away at his home in Orem, surrounded by his family on Tuesday January 14, 2020. He was born on March 12, 1932 in Ogden, Utah to Bond and Dorma Bonham. Ralph at Read Obituary
That is my grampa
Just saw the news about Mr. Bonham.
I am a fan, never had the chance to meet him. In the 60's I fell in love with the tote gotes. Not until the 80's did i have one to restore. Now with one Model B and also Homelite Trail King, I am ready for any future gathering of Gote Folk.
Scott Carlson, Cloverdale, Ca.
Ralph came to see my dad in the hospital about 10 years ago. I don’t know how he even knew dad was there. It was great to see him again and they had a great time reminiscing. It was great how Ralph brought that infectious happiness into the room. My personal memories are few, but I remember Ralph taking me to town in Payson and buying me an ice cream sandwich. I believe it was in a green and white be bus, but I was awful young to be sure of that. I also remember camping with him and the family which included tote Gotes and the Tug-Bug”. I recall it coming back to shore with 4 fish on the lines. He shared a story at the hospital of him poking my dad in the chest with a pencil and my dad knocked him on his backside...and he was dad’s boss! He was a good and kind man and I am proud to have known him
