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for RON ZIMMERMAN
Sherri (Wagner) Odell
May 21, 2022
We´re coming up on 10 years since your passing...hard to believe. I was just talking about you, Coach, the other day, when I was asked if there was a particular teacher who had influenced you...Of course, it was you who I looked up to in high school. You were a great teacher, and a great mentor.
Butch Allison
May 21, 2022
Lots of good times with him for many years, e became very close friends
Kim Kelley
May 18, 2013
Mr.Zimmerman was a wonderful person always working with the Kansas City Marching Wildcats...A Great Person you will be missed..
Gary Hopkins
August 4, 2012
My condolences and prayers are with the family. Mr Zimmerman provided my ministry (SMBC MInistries) with exceptional logistical service as a business man when ever plans called for travel. May God continue to bless the Zimmerman Family.
Dave Knisley
July 2, 2012
My sincere condolences to the Zimmerman family. I worked with Ron at Yellow Freight System and he was a joy to be near or around. His vibrant outlook on life was ever so contagious. He will be missed but just a thought away. May God bless.
Betty (Fielder) Theis
May 30, 2012
Condolences to the Zimmerman family. He was a teacher when I was in high school. I've mentioned him often over the years and certainly quoted him. He taught me how to achieve independence though his pyschology course but also how to safely drive a car. I'll never forget his cool nature as the very first time I sat behind the wheel of a car he said, "Head for Highway 71"! Thinking he was brave to ride at speeds with a first time driver, I commented as such. With all the confidence in me, he said, "You can do it" of which I think he followed with "You will do it". Commanding excellence was his gift. Thank you Coach, I have not forgotten those lessons learned. God bless...
Lisa Morrissey (Shinn)
May 29, 2012
Coach was one of my favorites at GHS! My sincere condolonces and prayers to the family.
MARY
May 29, 2012
Great teacher; great coach! Amazing storyteller. Class was always interesting. Prayers to the family.-Mary, GHS class of 1980.
Marge Dumortier
May 29, 2012
I went on some fun trips to Branson with Ron. He knew everyone and did lots of extra things to make our trips fun. No trip was as fun as with Ron.
Cannot believe he is gone.
My sympathy to all the family.
wendy
May 29, 2012
coach zimmerman was aGreat Teacher and Coach.
Wendy Grandview Class 1975
May 29, 2012
So sorry to hear of Ron's passing, worked with Ron in the travel industry. Always fun and loved his stories.Condolences to his family.
With Fond Memories
Jan
Classical Tours
Ina Linville
May 29, 2012
Ron was fondly thought of by 4-H Specialists, Staff and Youth he shepherd through many trips to D.C. and New York. He provided opportunities that expanded the world of young people in a safe and respectful manner. We will miss Mr. Ron.
Arline Sasser
May 29, 2012
I was able to go on several trips with Ron as driver of our coach, and enjoyed all of them. He drove for the Shepherds Center of Independence. My sympathy to the family after untimely death of a great guy.
May 29, 2012
Coach was wonderful and humorous when you really got to know him. Basketball practices were usually longer than expected but his coaching led us to a couple of champoinships while i was there. The funniest thing Coach ever said to me was, "You are the best practice shooter I have ever seen." I still tell that story to this day and laugh harder each time I tell it. Thanks Coach.
Gary Quint
Tom DeMaio
May 29, 2012
COACH - that is the only word that accurately describes what Ron Zimmerman was to me. I played ball for Coach Zimmerman from 1973 to 1976. When I arrived at Grandview High School I was a tall skinny scared kid who had no clue. Coach saw things in me that I never knew I had. He taught me how to jump rope (I told him that was for girls, and boy! that was a painful comment), how to jump over ball racks (I only missed a couple of times), run until I got sick and shoot 1000's of hook shots both left and right handed. What he really taught me was how to work hard, gain self confidence, self respect, discipline, a desire to win, trust, teamwork and how to succeed. But I believe these were not only lessons for me, but for all of my teammates and classmates who came in contact with Coach Zimmerman. Balance - this is what a true COACH teaches. "Credit where credit is due, criticism where criticism is due." He used these words often and executed them on a daily basis without prejudice; I received both sides and loved him for it. I will never forget get the time and effort he put into my success and the success of our teams; and I am very grateful. I carry his lessons forward with me to this day and always will. Thank you COACH ZIMMERMAN.
To the Zimmerman Family my deepest sympathies.
Joe Patterson
May 29, 2012
I am sorry to see Ron is no longer with us. I was privileged to know him and drive for his company. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Sherri (Wagner) Odell
May 29, 2012
I was privileged to have Mr. Z as my psychology teacher at Grandview High School. I've written a story about him this morning on my blog - http://sherrirodell.blogspot.com/2012/05/salute-to-coach-z.html. He was a great mentor and a wonderful teacher, as well as an excellent story teller. I'll miss him.
Lisa Delameter
May 29, 2012
I had the privilege of chaperoning 2, 4-H trips with Ron as our driver. He was such a kind caring man a man that demanded such respect. We talked about him being from Lineville since my hometown was Princeton and we knew many same persons. I was thinking about how I had spent such a short time with Ron but the impression he left with me because of the kind of person he was is overwhelming. You as his family are blessed to have had such a wonderful man in your life. My prayers are with you at this time.
Betty Nelson
May 29, 2012
Worked with Ron in the travel industry. He was always on time, fair, and most of all, kind to our groups.
Betty Nelson
Jackie Allenbrand
May 28, 2012
Wonderful person and loved kids. Traveled with Ron in 2007 with a bus full of 4-H kids. He wanted the kids to have the best experience possible and Ron provided that for them. Good man and my sympathies go out to the family. He spoke of you all on that 2007 trip.
May 28, 2012
I have wonderful memories of Coach Zimmerman (Grandview High School 1970-1972). He was tough, but fair and I believe truly wanted nothing but the best for his basketball players. I'll never forget the three little words that he spoke at the start and end (and sometimes middle) of every practice: "On the line"--which meant we were about to run wind sprints until we could run no more, but all that hard worked paid off for us. I'm glad Coach Zimmerman was a part of my life.
Dave Miller
May 28, 2012
I will fondly remember Ron as my coach, my mentor and my friend. He taught me how to work hard toward a goal, make friends, earn respect, play fair, and be the best man I could be. Many thanks for all you did for me, Ron. My sincere condolences to all of his family.
Joe Kopp
Bob Duffey
May 27, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Coach Zimmerman's passing. I have fond memories of him when I was a student at Grandview High School. Condolences to his family.
Denny May
May 27, 2012
Coach Zimmerman was my basketball coach At Grandview Senior high my Junior and Senior years 1967 and 1968- Great Coach and even better person that left lasting lessons and memories for me. My condolences to his Family and loved ones.
robert williams
May 27, 2012
iam aorry about that and you are in better place now and you always make us laugh and having fun and i have a good time work with you and bobby
May 27, 2012
Condolences to the Zimmerman family. He was a teacher when I was in high school. I've mentioned him often over the years and certainly quoted him. He taught me how to achieve independence though his pyschology course but also how to safely drive a car. I'll never forget his cool nature as the very first time I sat behind the wheel of a car he said, "Head for Highway 71"! Thinking he was brave to ride at speeds with a first time driver, I commented as such. With all the confidence in me, he said, "You can do it" of which I think he followed with "You will do it". Commanding excellence was his gift. Thank you Coach, I have not forgotten those lessons learned. God bless...
Larry Marshall
May 27, 2012
Coach and I met at the beginning of my career when I student taught in the Fall of 1967 at Grandview High where Ron was teaching and coaching.
Our paths crossed over the years when my school played basketball against Grandview. We lost a hard-fought game to Grandview when Ron walked across the court to compliment one of our players for trying so hard. That player was one of my students, and Ron's actions meant a lot.
On the court Ron was a fierce competitor, and off the court a perfect gentleman.
I lost track of Coach after he left Grandview, but amazingly we were reunited at my age of 61. I loved talking to him about common experiences of the 60's and 70's. He talked a lot about his family and was especially proud of his kids.
Last fall I had a serious operation, and Ron called me every day. That meant so much to me.
I look foward to seeing Coach Ron Zimmerman again in a better place where I'm sure he's waiting for all of us.
Ron, my friend, descansa en paz.
Larry Marshall
Bryan Shelton
May 27, 2012
Not just "coach" to me....a father when mine was absent. I was never worthy of the time and interest he showed in me...but he showed it anyway. Life well lived, Ron. Thanks for having such a lasting impact on so many of us.
David & Mary
May 27, 2012
Celebrating a Life well lived.
Teri Allison
May 27, 2012
We are so very sorry to hear about Coach's passing. What a great person he was. He was always full of stories about his tours when he would come into the Santa Fe and have a drink before going home. Truly a wonderful man!
Butch & Teri Allison
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