It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ron. He is survived by his wife Loreen and two sons Derek (Linda) and Garth (Marianne) and two grandsons (Thomas and Daniel). He is also mourned by his two sisters Glynis (Bill) and Shirley (Dennis) and his sister and brother-in-law Ernie and Frida Paetsch and his sister-in-law Gladys Lutomsky and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brother-in-law Bob Lutomsky. Ron was born in Jansen, SK. where is completed his highschool. Then he was off to a job in Property Management. Next to Richmond to work in real estate. Then he opened Block Brothers Reality in Kamloops until the mid 80’s, when he ventured to Victoria and Vernon, retiring in Kamloops. He loved to downhill ski at “Tod”, boat on the Shuswap, Ice fish at Red Lake, golf and travel. His favorite destinations being Germany, Turkey, Egypt and Maui.
Special thanks to our caring doctor, Dr. Kaethe Clarke at the Kelowna Cancer Agency, to Dr. Solano at Kelowna General And Dr.Cassila in Kamloops. We received great support and Guidance from our family doctor (Bruce Newmarch) and his Nurse (Dorie). Thank you both for your compassion. Our heartfelt thanks to Pastor David and Cathy Schumacher for all their visits filled with devotions and prayer.The Kamloops Hospice Staff and volunteers are awesome! In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donations to The Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice,72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9
In memory of Ron a memorial service will be held at St.Andrew’s Lutheran,815 Renfrew Ave, Kamloops on Saturday, December 19, 2015 At 2:00pm Coffee to follow.
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I was saddened to hear from Ernie of the passing of Ron. I had the pleasure to work for Ron in Property Dept., at Kitimat, B.C. May you rest in peace, Ron!
To Loreen, I offer my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of her dear husband. I truly know what it is like to lose a precious husband.