Ronald Lora Meeker
January 16, 1919 - January 12, 2006
Obituary
Ronald L. “Ron” Meeker, age 86 passed peacefully at home on January 12, 2005. He was a WWII Veteran serving with the 101st Airborne throughout the European Campaign. He was one of the “Battered Bastards of Bastogne”. His career included 27 years with the Retail Clerks Union and later with the Public Employee Relations Commission for the State of Washington. Ron is survived by his wife of 51 years Barbara; son, Michael A. Meeker and his wife Helen; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brother, Jack E. Meeker and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, January 22, 2006 at 2:00 PM at the Club House at Twin Cedars Mobile Park, 37301 – 28th Avenue S., Federal Way, WA. The family has entrusted arrangements to BONNEY-WATSON Federal Way, 1535 SW Dash Point Rd., Federal Way, WA 253 839-7317. The family prefers memorial contributions be made in Ronald L. Meeker’s name to Group Health Hospice, Tacoma, WA.
Uncle Ron was one-of-a-kind and heaven is rejoicing at his presence.
Ron mediated several labor disputes in which I was involved in the 1980’s. He was a consummate and creative labor relations professional. I was privileged to have known him.
My condolences to his family.
My handsome hero in Hawaii at the Retail Clerks Convention. We had such a good time and fell in love with Ron and Barb at our first meeting. He was the only true gentlemen I have every know.
Ron and I worked together at the Safeway on Mercer St. in 1945. Red was there, too. I recall their efforts and election to #1105. He made a real difference for working people. I’m sure that he will be missed. John A. Henry 425 774-4079
Ron will be sadly missed. He is a wonderful man with a strong reflection on you, Bobbie. We each have our memories but none compare to what you carry. Know you are loved with all our hearts. Yours with love, Joe and Carolmae
Friday night potlucks won’t be the same without you, Ron. We’ll miss you.
My Uncle was a great man, a role model and a mentor. I loved him and respected him. I shall always miss him, but am a better person from his influence.
Uncle Ron was one of those people that once you’ve met them you’ll never forget them. My involvement in the Union was in a very large part due to Uncle Ron. I think about him everyday. When I make a decision doing “the business” I always ask myself how would Uncle Ron handle this. It works out 99% of the time! I’m going to miss him greatly.
I’m sure when it’s my time to join him I will see him up there organizing the angels and mediating any issues that arise!
We will miss you at the meetings keeping things in order. Twin Cedar Neighbors
Bill & Annie
Ron: You be sure to take care
of those “Little Angels”
You will be missed.
The Little One Lee
Ron was a vital part of our Family reunion time and we did enjoy our visits. He was such a congenial man with a smile on his face, and pleasant demeanor. On one occasion he mentioned how much he thought of Bobbie,his wife and how proud he was of her. He was a NICE man and what more can be said than that??
May the comfort of friends and family be your strength now and in the days ahead. Please accept our deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts, Ron will be missed.
Andy, Grace & Sandy