Ronald “Ron” George Bernt, 74, passed away on September 17, 2019 after a short struggle with dementia, COPD and other related illnesses.
Ron was born in Smithers, BC on May 31, 1945 to parents Arthur and Margaret (Brickwell) Bernt.
Ron’s happiest moment was meeting his beloved soulmate Mary (Cooper) Bernt. They had their first date on Friday, February 13 and they married shortly thereafter on July 10, 1970. Their circle of love was subsequently joined by daughters Wendy Bernt and Jennifer Bernt.
Ron worked as an accountant for most of his life, including several years as the Treasurer of the Kitimat School District and Deputy Treasurer of the District of Kitimat.
Ron was a warm, funny, and kind man who will be remembered by many for his wit and humour. Over the course of his life Ron was a man who would pursue his varied hobbies with great gusto and passion. He played guitar. He built furniture. He dressed up with his friends and they pretended to be pirates. He baked. He programmed and built computers. He even jumped out of planes.
Ron is survived by his wife Mary, his daughters Wendy and Jennifer, his brother James Bernt (and wife Margaret), sister Judy Taylor (and husband Larry), sister Crystal (and husband Rod) Tate, many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and many many friends – all of whom are better for having known Ron.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Ron on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 11:00 am at the Barriere Senior Centre Hall, 4431 Barriere Town Road, Barriere, BC.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that a donation be made in Ron’s name to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, the Terry Fox Foundation or the BC SPCA.
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Sending condolences to all on the loss of Ron. Although we didn’t see each other very often, whenever we did, it was always such fun to reminisce about our childhood days growing up in Telkwa. He was always funny, witty and kind. I hope that your happy memories will help ease the pain. Mary Jane Langevin
Ron was my favourite work buddy for many years. He was also a regular member of the Friday club in Nechako pub. I will always remember Ron as a gentle man and a gentleman who had a wonderful sense of humour. He was also a great negotiator in many circumstances. My condolences go to Mary, Wendy and Jennifer. I will miss knowing he is there, but know he is a bright light in the next stage of existence.
Mary if you grew up in Barriere condolence to you and your family.
Our condolences to Mary, Wendy and Jennifer on Ron’s passing. He was a kind and gentle soul and a real gentleman. He always had the time to stop, talk and listen. He had real character and after all he did have a beagle.
Mary Wendy and Jennifer
Thinking of you all. When I think of Ron I Smile
. I have so many wonderful Memories!
I think of him every time I make Pickled UkrainianSausage ( he shared his secret receipt with me lol)
I have renamed it Bernt Sausage:)
Prayers for Strength during such a hard time.
Ron will be missed!