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Ronald Eugene Stratton
10/18/1942 — 08/22/2008
From Kennewick, WA, US | Born in Chanute, KS
Ronald Eugene Stratton
Ronald Eugene Stratton
Ronald Eugene Stratton 65 passed away August 22, 2008 at home in Kennewick, surrounded by his family. He had fought a short courageous battle with cancer.
Ron was born in Chanute, Kansas on October 18, 1942 to Farrent and Grace Stratton, eight of nine children. The family moved to Richland in 1944 where his father worked at Hanford's Mahattan Project. Ron grew up in Richland and graduated from then, Columbia High School in 1960, now Richland Bombers. Ron had a special love for animals. He was in FF A and loved riding horses. Ron enjoyed music; he was in a band and was a great singer and guitarist.
Ron became a commercial fisherman in 1963. He loved doing his job for many years and had some great stories to tell. In his off time he worked for Safeway and helped his brother Lee at Prarie Market in Alaska. Ron's other loves were camping, sport fishing and was a Mariners fan.
Ron and Glenna met in 1984 in Bremerton and married in Richland, October 11, 1997. Ron cared for his mother for 14 years until her death in 2000. Ron was an apartment manager for 8 years in Richland.
Ron is survived by his wife Glenna; Sons, Brian Debbie Stratton, Monroe, Jeffery Elizabeth Faulkner, Kent, Daughters, Teresa Bryon Buckingham, Longview, Michelle Crawford, Shelton, Lana Larry Faulkner, Kennewick, Sisters Norma Williams, Kennewick and Sharron Stratton, Oklahoma, Brothers Mel Stratton, Bremerton and Carl Stratton, Richland; eight grand children and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Robert, Wayne, Lee and Donnie.
Ron had a special loving and caring way with people and had many life long friends. He was one of the greatest guys you would ever want to knows.
A special thanks to the oncology nurses at Kadlec Hospital; you are truly "GOD'S ANGELS"
There is a change in the service for the celebration of Ron's life. It will be held Sunday, September 14 at 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM at the VFW, in Richland, WA.
"You left this world much too soon, but you left it better for having been here. We will love and miss you always."
My thoughts and heart are with you in your time of grieving. I have many good memories of Ronnie and his beautiful family. He always was smiling and fun loving and a joy to be around. May your future always hold his memory and the positve effect he had on so many people. Please feel free to contact me. I would love to hear from you.
I remember Ronnie, Donnie, Carl, Mel; all growing up in the same neighborhood. Lots of memories of a good family.
TO THE FAMILY OF RON —
I WANT TO SEND MY CONDOLENCES AND
PRAYERS. RON WAS A REALLY GREAT GUY AND A SPECIAL PERSON. I GREW UP NEXT DOOR TO HIM FOR SEVERAL YEARS ON MCPHERSON AND THEN GRADUATED WITH HIM IN 1960.. THOUGH I HAVEN’T SEEN RON SINCE THE LATE 60’S HE WAS A GREAT GUY AND WILL BE MISSED..
BILL BIXLER 60
I knew Ronnie in the FFA where he turned me on to Marty Robbins Gunfighter Ballads. Ronnie sang them all the way to Yellostone and back on our FFA camping trip. He was a great singer,witty and a good guy.
Condolences
Jim Armstrong 63
To Glenna,Carl and all Ronnies family.I started first grade at old sackie with Ron. Truly Ron was a dear friend who would give you himself what ever and whenever you needed him. Ron was there.To be honest about it, I never knew a Stratton that ever met a stranger that they wouldn’t be there for. They truly are a good family. This will be a tremendous loss to all who knew Ron and his family. God Bless all of you,
Walter Morgan 60, Cherokee Village, AR
To Glenna,Carl and all Ronnies family.I started first grade at old sackie with Ron. Truly Ron was a dear friend who would give you himself what ever and whenever you needed him. Ron was there.To be honest about it, I never knew a Stratton that ever met a stranger that they wouldn’t be there for. They truly are a good family. This will be a tremendous loss to all who knew Ron and his family. God Bless all of you,
Walter Morgan 60, Cherokee Village, AR
It was so wonderful to see all the family at Uncle Ronnie’s memorial yesterday. Family memories were in abundance, and really kind of choked me up the rest of the evening. I think it is telling that my brothers and sister and I always refer to him as “Uncle Ronnie” and never just Ron. He was a dear friend to all of us growing up, and he just had the youngest heart. I never doubted for a moment that he wouldn’t do everything he could for me if I asked, and I always felt loved when I was with him. I’ll miss him, and can only hope that the reconnections made between our family yesterday will keep him alive for years to come. Love to his family, and thanks for a great day yesterday. I think he would’ve LOVED it.
My thoughts go out to our entire family, Uncle Ronnie will certainly be missed!
I have so many wonderful memories of him while growing up. He used to come stay over at our houseMel and Sue from time to time, and after much begging on the part of us kids, he would pull out his guitar and sing to all of us! We always enjoyed his compassion, positive energy, humor, stories and entertainment.
It was wonderful seeing everyone on Sunday, loved the pictures and stories! Thank you to everyone who was involved in hosting Ronnie’s celebration of life gathering.
Much love to everyone~
Vickystratton Calnan
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Ronald Eugene Stratton