Ronald DECKER M.D.

DECKER, M.D., Ronald We are heartbroken to announce that Ronald Decker, M.D. passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2010. He is deeply missed by his wife Lynn, his children Mark (Carley) Decker, Deidre (Noah) Wilson, his brother Frank Decker, his sister Rhoda Orenstein, and his brother Sandy (Karen) Decker. Ron will also be missed by Lynn's children Stacy (Robert) Cohen and Gary Barancik, his children's mother Debra, as well as by his many nieces, nephews, cousins, colleagues, friends, employees, and golf buddies. Ron was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 27, 1933 and moved to Southern California with his brother, Frank in 1952. He earned his medical degree from the University of California at Irvine School of Medicine. Dr. Decker was a knowledgeable, skillful, humorous, caring, and compassionate Family Practitioner in Pico Rivera/Downey, California for several decades. He was deeply loved and respected by his staff and patients.
Ron thoroughly enjoyed his retirement. He especially loved spending time with his granddaughters - Sophie, Tatum, Emma, Rebecca, and Danielle. He loved to cook for and entertain his extended family and friends and celebrate joyous and meaningful occasions with them. Ron enjoyed playing golf and playing the piano, and in his retirement learned how to play the harmonica, saxophone as well as developing a passion for flying model airplanes and fly fishing. We miss his warmth, compassion, and humor. He will forever be in our hearts. As Ron would have said, "Life is Good," and having known Ron made each of our lives even better. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 19 at 1:00 p.m. at Mount Sinai, Hollywood Hills. Reception to follow in Studio City, location and directions will be provided at the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The National Parkinson Foundation Memorial Gift Fund in honor of Dr. Ronald Decker at www.parkinson.org Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries - Hollywood Hills, (800) 600-0076