Ronald (Ron) Lee Rothenbuhler, passed away at the age of 74, on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 after a years long battle with Prostate Cancer.
Ron was born to Robert and Vera (Noice) Rothenbuhler November 2, 1943 in Bellingham, WA. He grew up in Acme, WA hiking the hills around the area or on his horse, Sonny Boy.
Ron entered the United States Marine Corps in 1960.
He married Lydia Barker June 10, 1961 in Saxon at the Twin Sisters Grange and had two daughters.
After being honorably discharged from the Marine Corps he worked in the woods as a log truck driver for several different people. Tired of the seasonal work of driving Ron started working for Skagit Steel in Sedro-Woolley and became a Journeyman Machinist. He worked there until the plant closed. He then worked for Joe Greenleaf at Everett Sound Machine Works when he retired in 1998.
After Lydia’s death in 1995 Ron married Kelly McLay in Reno, Nevada in September of 1996. They made their home in Sedro-Woolley.
Ron became as avid photographer taking many trips to get a variety of pictures. Many times alongside good friend Larry Bock.
He is survived by his wife, Kelly in Sedro-Woolley; daughters, DeEtta (Greg) DeZarn, DeAnne (Finn) Howry, both of Birdsview; sister, Sally (Clyde) Shelter, of Acme; brother-in-law, Terry McLay, of Fairbanks, Alaska; grandchildren, Marissa, Cori, Kayley, Jordon, Tristan, Tyler, Shelby, Mellydee; honorary granddaughter, Becky Jo Hathaway; 13 ½ great grandchildren; niece and nephew, Tiffany and Tad and their families; he also leaves behind many extended family members and friends.
Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Vera Rothenbuhler; his first wife, Lydia; nephew, Troy Shelter; his beloved pet Blackberry, the camping loving cat.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00PM, Friday, December 8, 2017, at Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley. A Celebration of Life will be held after the Memorial at 29777 HWY 20, Sedro-Woolley, WA.
So sorry for your loss.Praying for all .
Ron was our dear loving friend. We will miss him alot. We loved talking with him and hearing his stories. He made us laugh and think, there just wasn’t enough time to hear it all. His gentleness and hospitable qualities will be dearly missed.
We look forward to seeing him again in paradise where all will be healthy and happy and never see death again. Psalms 37:29. John 5:28/29
Leslie and Jane E Smith
Papa, you were a great man and an even better Papa. I am truly blessed to have had you in my life and am grateful for all the life lessons you taught me. I wasn’t suppose to be your granddaughter, but that didn’t stop you from loving me as one. Today, I say goodbye for the final time and I will always cherish my memories of you. May your soul find peace and love.
Dad, Tomorrow we say our good-bye to you once again and cry more tears. Give Aunt Jean and cousin Eddie a hug from us. It is so hard to believe we lost all three of you in a week. Missing you more everyday!
Ron has been a dear friend, kind and helpful. My husband and I are home bound and listen to the kingdom hall meetings on the phone most of the time, we really enjoyed when Ron did the Bible reading. His sense of humor and he was so kind to help our son to get to meetings and rides to our assembly’s. Matthew our son will miss him too. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers
I m very happy to say,that I new Ron. His family never turned anyone away. We all were excepted in their home . I even remember how he liked his coffee . Rest In Peace and give all of our precious angels a big hug ! ????
Love you my dear friend. Thank you for all your help. Thank you for many years of friendship.
Ron was my friend. We spent a lot of time together discussing things that matter in life; some were serious and some humorous. We also shared many cups of coffee together. I liked Ron’s balanced outlook to life and especially his personal convictions. He lived what he believed. Generosity, kindness and considerateness were qualities that just seemed to be second nature to Ron. He certainly fit the description found at Proverbs 17:17 “A true friend shows love at all times and is a brother who is born for times of distress”. I really will miss Ron.
I love you grandpa Ron u where my best friend my grandpa .. the words u to taught me will forever be in my mind and heart and made me the man i am today… I will miss u and the camping trips we had.. im proud to have called u papa ….love and miss you
Dad, you are going to be missed every day…yesterday, today and tomorrow. I love you!♡
Dad you were a great person a wonderful Dad and Papa I feel honored to have been so blessed to be born as your daughter. And to have given my kids such a great Papa I remember so many good time the family Sunday drives or the midnight picnics at the beach you always made sure you were there as a dad , and a papa no matter how many hours you had worked or what you might have on Your mind. You will be missed by so many and forever cherished in the hearts of others. You gave me so many good childhood memories to hold on to for the day that you won’t be with me on this Earth and all those memories have been flooding through my head lately. I Miss you so much Dad. I hope that you are proud of me as your daughter as I am to be your daughter. You are forever in my heart and memories . I Love You Daddy
Ron was a very dear man, he was so kind and always had a smile for us. All of us at the Kingdom Hall will miss him. He never missed a meeting, was always there and willing to help were ever needed. He grew to have a great love for God Jehovah and lived his life in the last few years calling on people to tell them about the wonderful things about Gods Kingdom. We look forward to seeing him again in the resurrection.
You will be missed greatly and remembered fondly. I enjoyed all our conversations and all our goofing around. Life will be duller without your humor.
Ron was a wonderful man and good friend. He always had a big smile and equally big hug whenever I saw him. He leaves a huge hole in our hearts, he will be missed terribly.
I will never forget Rons great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed. I am so so sorry Kelly.