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Ronald Ryseff Obituary
Ronald Harold RYSEFF June 25 1951 ~ April 26 2011 Ron went be with the Lord on April 26th 2011. He is survivedby his parents Beth and Ken Fraser. He is predeceased by his brother Kenneth and his father Constontine Ryseff. A memorial service is planned for May 14 at 2:00 p.m. at Saint Paul's United Church of Christ. 6512 12th Ave. N.W. Seattle, WA. Ron was fluent in many languages and enjoyed music. Ron led a singing group and loved teaching. Please sign Ron's on-line Guest Book at www.Legacy.com.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Sponsored by Ron's friends and Singing Group.
Beckey
August 25, 2011
Ron was also an avid gardener and great supporter of the new Hazel Heights p-patch community garden across the street from the home he shared with Ken. For instance he helped start all our tomatoes for the giving garden to support the food bank--he left a packet of tomato seeds behind, printed entirely in Russian of course! Here's a link to some photos of Ron at the garden's grand opening (photography donated by our neighbor Didi Anstett): http://didia.smugmug.com/Fremont/Hazel-Heights-P-Patch/Hazel-Heights-Grand-Opening
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Take care,
Beckey
Ron at the ranch, Cordoba
May 19, 2011
Cordoba, 2004
May 19, 2011
When he moved to Argentina, his guitar stayed behind until Ken & Lisa carried it down. Here he is getting reacquainted with it. Looks like a G chord
May 19, 2011
Ranch, greenhouse, Argentina 2004
May 19, 2011
with worm bin, Argentina 2004
May 19, 2011
Ron with his fiance Laura at home, March 2004
May 17, 2011
Ken & Ron in Cordoba
May 17, 2011
Strumming out a song
May 17, 2011
Ron in Cordoba, Argentina March 2004.
May 16, 2011
Ron & Lisa in Cordoba, Argentina, March 2004
May 16, 2011
with Scott's buddy from down south
May 16, 2011
Clare, Ron and Scott 07
May 16, 2011
Ron at Scott's with his famous guitar
May 16, 2011
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May 16, 2011
Christina Bogar
May 15, 2011
Ron was one of the warmest, most welcoming souls at St Paul's. I remember how he found special meaning in the figure of Joseph in the Christmas story: a man who willingly became a father to a child that was not his own, and became a loving husband to the child's mother, making space for God's light and love in the world. It's easy to see Ron in Joseph's story.
When I told my daughter that Ron had died, she responded that though she'd never known him well, when she was around him she had always felt loved. I think we all did. We will miss you, Ron.
First time we've seen Ron since he began to live in Argentina. He's looking healthy and happy there.
May 15, 2011
Hannah, Ron, Scott
May 15, 2011
at Scott's 07
May 15, 2011
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May 15, 2011
Hello,
Thanks for a wonderful service yesterday for Ron. Thanks for being part of my life. Ron would of loved it. Probably is loving it right now.
Ken
Sharron Ruhlen
May 15, 2011
Ron was a great Spanish teacher. Class was fun for students of all levels. He was totally accepting of each student's abilities and respectful of everyone. We will really miss the singing.
Annie Davison
May 14, 2011
Ron was the first one to fully embrace me in the St. Paul's family, and I am so grateful to have known him for the brief time I did. I don't think I've met a kinder, more gentle soul. He is greatly missed.
Ron at Scot's Picnic
May 14, 2011
Keiko
May 13, 2011
Ron is a charming gentleman with beautiful voice. He brought extra fun and joy to Talk Time with his guitar. He always greeted me with big smile when I showed up and answered my questions with patience and humor. It's just a short period of time, but I am glad to have known Ron.
May 12, 2011
Ron was an excellent, hard-working, caring, good-natured, and selfless Spanish teacher, and I feel very fortunate to have been one of his students. He will be missed... Catherine Carey, Seattle
May 12, 2011
I met Ron in Grace Group. Ron offered me a kind of unconditional love and compassionate love that I was hungry for at the time. It was a connection that went way beyond whether our socioeconomic statuses matched or whether we agreed politically. At his death I was on the periphery of his life, but he kissed me warmly on the cheek earlier this spring. The memories of Argentina & the Song Circle will always be there. I will never forget his laugh. Here's to you, Ron. -- Lisa
Janet Carlson
May 12, 2011
Among Ron's many talents, he had an interest in botany and knew many of the native plants in our local forests. In Argentina, he had the opportunity to grow mushrooms which he would take to market in a little truck with an engine that sounded like a sewing machine. These were the simple things that gave him much pleasure.
Thank you, Ron, for your friendship and blessings to you in your transition from this life to paradise.
May 12, 2011
Ron was my roomate. He was a quiet and strong presence. I'm just starting to realize how much I miss him. We had great singing nights here every other week. I'm thankful Ron was with me for about 4 yrs. A great guy. God is looking after him now. Ken Bartanen
May 11, 2011
Ron had a warm and welcoming presence. Even after I lost my singing voice, he said, "Come to singalong anyway; just be with us." I'm sorry not to be able to get to know him better. Gail Gensler, Seattle
May 11, 2011
Ron was a good friend, a kind and genteel man who was so skilled in many venues from music to plumbing. He will be missed by many friends and everyone who knew him.
Leonard(Lenny)Larson, Seattle
Gail Rossi
May 11, 2011
Harold and I are grateful how Ron touch our lives with his energy with his music at the Singalong group. Ron was always there and waiting on Monday night to Sing. We will miss him very much.
Hope Bourne
May 11, 2011
Ron and I taught a Spanish class together. He touched my life and many others with his compassion and caring. He was an inspiration to me and I miss him greatly.
bernie hall
May 11, 2011
i will miss ron he was a kind compassionate gentleman who sincerely cared about others. i consider myself blessed to have known him for that short time.may he rest peace and glory-love bernie
Ruth McCormick
May 11, 2011
Ron played the guitar and led us in singing in our Talk Time (English conversation group). We miss him very much.
Judi Gibbs
May 11, 2011
We'll miss the guitarist from our song circle. The song circle just won't be the same.
~Judi Gibbs
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