Uncle Ron

Taken in June of 2003 when Kaleb was about 6mo old

A few days before New Years in December 2005 My Uncle Ron was in a bad car accident. On January 1st, 2006 at around 2am he died. My Aunt Terrie and there 4 children were with him, as was I, other family members and friends.

In the past few days as the anniversary of his death approached my thoughts turned to him and his surviving family. As you can see in the pictures above, Ron loved babies. Anytime I was around with Kaleb or with Jasmyn he would hold, talk to, or in some interact with the kids. He was a good father, husband, son, uncle, brother and friend. He would help you if he could even if it was a hassle.

When Tim & I bought our house we were having some electrical problems during the first few weeks of living here. We had no money for an electrician. We needed help. I called and asked Uncle Ron for some guidance. Instead of just giving us some pointers, he and Terrie got into their car, drove an hour to get to our home, and he spent a few hours fixing our electrical problem. This included at least 1 and maybe 2 trips to the Hardware store. We were so thankful and still are for his helpfulness and love he showed us that day.

Uncle Ron also cosigned for my 1st car when I was 19. He let me live in his house when things at my home were rocky. He even drove 3 hrs down to Moscow to pick me up one night at like 9pm to take me back to live with him, Aunt Terrie and my Grandma. He loved me and he showed it in the most practical and awesome ways.

So now when I think of his passing and the 3 years he has been gone, I miss him, but I also think of all that he has missed. Two of his children are now married. Another of his children are engaged and planning a wedding. He has 3 grandchildren. I know it makes me sad to think that Trinity, Micah, and Abygail will never get to feel his arms around them, this side of heaven. I am sure his children and wife feel the same and more.

So Uncle Ron, I miss you. I miss your smile. I miss sharing chips and salsa with you. (Thank you for teaching me about NOT double dipping in the salsa.) I miss your fatherly guidance. I miss your steadfast stability that anchored your family and in turn was a good example to my family. You showed me what it was to be a good husband and father. When I went looking for a man to marry I looked for someone with your qualities. I am glad you met and loved Tim. I am even more glad that Tim is the type of man you were.

I love you Uncle Ron. I always will. You will live forever in my heart and in my memories. Thank you for being you. You are unforgettable.