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Ronald Morgan Obituary
MORGAN,
Ronald S.
(Age 64)
Passed away April 24, 2011 at his home in Spokane. He was born April 29, 1946 in Salem, OR to Elmer and Betty Morgan. He graduated from North Salem High School in 1964, then served in the Army as a staff sergeant 1968-70 during the Viet Nam War. Ron married the love of his life Dana, March 18, 1972. He graduated with an AA in Drafting Technology from Chemeketa Community College and began work for CH2M Hill Engineering Consultants in Corvallis, OR in 1974. Ron moved his family to Spokane in 1980 and due to health issues he retired early in October 2002. He loved living his life playing baseball, golfing, camping, fishing and music. He was also an incredible artist who showed his creativity through building amazing birdhouses. Ron is survived by his wife of 39 years, Dana; 4 children Dan Morgan of Salem, OR, Bryn Dickson of Battle Ground, WA, Colby Fetters and Brittany Morgan Page of Spokane and their spouses; 4 grandchildren Aiden, Shay, Ella and Brooklyn; brother Darrel Morgan of Twin Falls, ID; sister Shirley Mickelson of Vancouver, WA; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son Ryan Shay Morgan. There was not one person who ever met Ron without falling in love with him. He had an amazing impact on an innumerable amount of people and will be infinitely missed. Memorial Service open to all 4:00PM Thursday April 28, 2011 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Spokane North Stake Center, 401 W. Regina Ave. A memorial fund has been set up in his name through Spokane Teachers Credit Union.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Morgan
May 9, 2011
The Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Ronald S. Morgan for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.
Charlotte King
April 30, 2011
Ron and I went to North Salem High School together and shared a couple of classes. I will always remember his smile and the way he treated everyone with respect. He had a great sense of humor and was liked my everyone. It was clear even then as an high school student, he loved friends family and country and I was proud to know him.
Charlotte " Bowder " King.. Salem OR, NSHS Class of 64.
April 29, 2011
I am so blessed to have been raised in a wonderful family with two special big brothers. I am very thankful to say that Ron Morgan was a great example to me. He was a great brother, son, father and husband. My children loved him and were proud to call him uncle. My husband loved him and was proud to call him brother. I will so miss his phone calls with family updates, opinions about what is going on in our country, and always caring about what is going on with me. It was an honor to spend the last 4 1/2 days with him in his final days here on this earth and witness the undying love, devotion, and service his family unselfishly gave to him. He has now completed this earthly test and has been reunited with our parents, grandparents, and his son, Ryan. I bet he, Ryan, our dad, and our Grandpa Morgan have all been playing baseball together. I love you, Ron, and will miss you.
Vance Fowler
April 29, 2011
Ron, you rascal! We lose track of each other for over 40 years and through the grapevine I get your picture from a mutual friend. NOT the way I would have wanted to hear about you and your life, but if anybody left a positive legacy it would have been you. We had some great times, didn't we? We were just kids but you taught me about baseball and I was in your home a hundred times...literally. Your folks were always patient with me even when I didn't learn your skills. We hiked together in Scouts, had many laughs at church, always had the best of feelings, and even as North Salem High School came and went I have always remembered you with fondness. Wish I could have known you throughout a lifetime. You always had the "right stuff" and I'm sure you still do. Some people just "have it" and you are one of them. Keep them Pearly Gates open for me, brother. I'm older than you so can I be far behind? Love you, Ron. Miss you and we haven't even talked since the 1960's. Maybe we can make up for that one of these days. ...But I'll probably still not learn your skills.
God bless you and your family. Say, "Hi," to Elmer, your dad. I've missed him too.
Vance Fowler
Wally Wise
April 28, 2011
Ronnieman was my fishing buddy andwe had so much fun being together all these years. I will miss his infectuous laugh and smile.
Mosy of all I am proud to call him my friend!
Beth Graber
April 27, 2011
Ron was my friend for over 40 years. I will forever remember him for his kindness and generosity, his open heart, his positive spirit, and the enormous way he loved his family, his friends, and his country. I love you, Ron Morgan. Thank you for your love and friendship all these years.
Mary Kyle-Long
April 27, 2011
I was shocked to see that Ron had passed away. I went to North Salem High school with Ron. I remember his fun loving and kind nature. Ron was a very special person and a good friend. Through the years I have tried to contact Ron but was not aware that he was in Spokane. My heart goes out to his family...I know that he will be missed.
Brittany Morgan Page
April 27, 2011
I'm very proud to be the daughter of such an open-hearted, embracing, intelligent, talented and most of all, loving man. He has inspired so many to be their true selves...and I thank him for that every day. I love you dad.
Bryn Dickson
April 27, 2011
I love you, Dad, and miss you like crazy.
Cheri Messmer
April 27, 2011
Ron was a very nice young man and turned out to be a very nice adult. I really enjoyed knowing him all those school years and getting to see him again and to meet Dana at our last class reunion.
Ron will be missed by all of his North Salem classmates - he was truly one of the good guys!!
Cheri Parker Messmer
Jim Scheidel
April 27, 2011
Ron and I went to North Salem High together, he was 2 years ahead. Ron didn't know me then but I knew him because of his popularity and his great baseball playing. Years later I met Ron while we were going to Chemeketa taking their drafting course. Ron and I were then hired by CH2M and commuted together from Salem until you guys moved to Corvallis. Ron was a great guy I am proud to have known him.
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