Dr. Ralph Smith, 72, passed away on March 12, 2014. He was Professor of Accounting at ASU. He is survived by his wife Mary, a son, a daughter and four grandchildren. Services will be Monday, March 17, 11 a.m. at King of Glory Lutheran Church in Tempe. Donations in Ralph's honor can be made to: American Cancer Society , Banner Alzheimer's Foundation, Wounded Warrior Project. (Source: Arizona Republic)