Ralph G. Swanson, 70, of Prescott, Arizona, born Aug. 11, 1949, in Juneau, Alaska, died Aug. 17, 2019, at YRMC Prescott. Ralph was a fish and wildlife biologist with the Dept. of Interior for 37 years, receiving an honor award from the agency upon his retirement.

He and his wife, Renata, retired to Prescott in 2013. He was an avid local shelter dog volunteer and horseback rider.

He had a great love of the outdoors, boxer dogs, a Civil War buff and scuba diver.

Ralph will be cremated and no services are planned.

Friends and family may gather later this year for a celebration of life.

Memorial contributions may be made to Yavapai Humane Society if desired. Arrangements entrusted to Hampton Funeral Home.

Information provided by survivors.Ralph's last update: I retired after 37 years as a Fish and Wildlife Biologist for the U.S. Dept. of the Interior. We lived and traveled all over the U.S., including 3 years in Puerto Rico. Now we are volunteering. Renata has been deeply involved with adult literacy and I assisted at the local library and Habitat for Humanity, building and renovating houses in Orem, Utah.

In 2013, we relocated to Prescott, AZ. Renata is assisting with adult literacy and ESL at the local library and I am at the local humane society animal shelter where I walk dogs and help with adoptions and fund raising. I am also taking horseback riding lessons and feeding my "inner cowboy." Also, we are reconnecting with a lot of RHS-ers who have moved to AZ. It is great to relive old times!!! What do you mean OLD??!!