It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Andrew Wierenga on February 18th, 2023.
Ron was born in Barrhead Alberta on June 10th1945. Ron and his family moved to the Smithers and Houston region as a youth and stayed there well into his adulthood Ron worked throughout most of his life working in the lumber industry and diamond drilling industry.
Ron was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his motorcycle. Ron moved to the Kamloops area to retire in 2003 and there he met his best friend Edna, who also became his second wife.
Ron and Edna spent many summers camping throughout BC, Alaska, and the northern United States with their wonderful little dog Spunky. Ron mostly enjoyed quiet evenings at home with Edna and Spunky.
Ron leaves behind his children Jeanette (Smithers), Bernadette (Smithers), Daniel (Grand Cache), Delancy (Smithers), Steven (Calgary), Thomas (Kamloops) and Victoria (Kamloops).
Ron also leaves behind his brother Larry (Jenny) From Smithers, Sisters Mary (Kamloops), Andrea (Camrose) and Winnona (Camrose) As well as his 10 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ron was preceded by his parents Andrew and Rene as well as his daughter Kimberly.
As per Ron’s wishes he will be cremated and there will be a private celebration of life held at a later date.
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