Ronald Jon Gunderson
November 20, 1941 - August 30, 2011
Obituary
Ronald Jon Gunderson
Born in Everett, WA on 11/20/1941, passed away in Bothell, WA at the Gentlecare Adult Family Home on 8/30/2011 after a long & courageous fight with Alzheimer’s disease.
Survived by wife Jan, son Gregory Rhonda Gunderson, daughters Pam Peder Smith, Traci Joe Bouchard, beloved grandchildren Ciara, Matthew, Kaylee, Cooper, Brayden & Ella, brother-in-law Bruce Marcie McCandliss , step-father Bob Klopfenstein, and precious other relatives and friends. Pre-deceased by mother & father Marjorie & Clyde Gunderson, mother & father-in-laws Evelyn & Steve McCandliss.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Bonney-Watson Chapel at Washington Memorial Park, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA on Monday, September 5 at 11:00 a.m.
A reception will follow at the home of Bruce and Marcie McCandliss.
Private burial will be at the IOOF Cemetery, Ellensburg, WA.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Seattle Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Assn in Ron’s memory. Ron, Dad, Papa, Brother-in-law will be greatly missed by his family and friends but his UW Husky spirit will live on in all of us.
On behalf of the family, thank you for all your love and support.
Please sign the online Guestbook at www.bonneywatson.com.
Ronnie – You gave me unending love and a wonderful family. I will love you forever and treasure the many memories we shared. I’m so glad your struggles are finally over. You put up such a brave fight and taught us so much about strength. When I look to the heavens, I know your star will be the brightest one shining down on us. May you rest in peace my love. I love you…………….Jan xxoo
So sorry for your loss. Wishing you better times ahead.
We will always cherish the time we spent with you and Jan: Ocean Shores, dinners out, your home, and our home.
We know you endured and fought an unrelenting, unforgiving illness, but are now in a place where you are free of its ruthlessness and at long last, at peace.
We will miss you, your smiled and humor, but are so very grateful your long ordeal is over.
Love,
Joan and Hazel
Jan, not sure if you remember me, but I worked with you and Ron. So sorry to hear that you have lost him, but I know his memory will forever live on in the hearts of many.
Ron’s Husky Spirit WILL live on with us! We valued Ron as a friend and he will be especially missed on Saturday afternoons every Fall.
Our hearts go out to all of Ron’s family.
Love,
By & Janet
Dear Dad,
God saw you getting tired, when a cure was not to be, so He closed his arms around you and whispered “Come with me.” You didn’t deserve what you went throughand so he gave you rest, God’s Garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best. And when I saw you sleeping, so peacful and free of pain, I could not wish you back to suffer that again…love always, your daughter.xoxoo
Jan, our sincere condolences to you and your family. May His Peace be with you now, as it is with Ron.
Dear Jan, I am so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Jan & Family,
Please accept our condolences. Ron will be missed by so many. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Remembering Ron in his favorite chair, wincing but smiling when Skipper jumped into his lap. Wishing you the peace of happy memories of a kind man with a dear and loving family.
Ron good buddy we honor your friendship these many years. You will always be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. You now join the galaxies where we can see you shine in the night skies.
Always your friends, Bill and Steve
Dad, I love you and will miss you forever, thanks for all that you taught me about life. I am so glad that you no longer have to suffer and you can now rest in peace comfortably. We all love you very much and will always be yelling go DAWGS just for you!
Ron, You put up the good fight but are finally at peace. I grieve for the brother-in-law I once had, but am so thankful you are no longer suffering.
Dad I am so happy you are at peace. I will miss you, but am thankful for the wonderful memories of you. I love you