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for RONALD BURNS
Barry Moore
January 14, 2025
My mother worked with Ron as an academic advisor at the University of Oregon. I got to meet him and he was extremely nice to me, and my mother thought he was great. Sorry to hear he passed so young.
Steve Stepan
February 15, 2023
I am as sorry to have heard of Ron's passing a dozen years post occurrence as I am to have found out he passed away so young. We played together at Whitworth while he was there and one of my fondest Collegiate Basketball memories was of the 1984 Spokane Showdown between Gonzaga & Whitworth where (once Ron & I were put into the game together, early in the second half) we turned an 8 point Zags Lead into a 6 point Bucs (Pirates) lead in about 6-7 minutes (just the two of us.) We bottled up Stockton and doubled their big men every time they fed it into them. Both Ron & I blocked a couple of their shot attempts and when our guards brought the ball up (and it got to me) we played the 2-man game to perfection! I'd feed Ron in the post and he either scored or if my man fell in to help he'd send it back out to me & I'd either shoot & score or drive & score or get fouled. We were doing so well that our own Coach (a guy named Jim Larson) called time out because Gonzaga's coach (a guy named Dan Fitzgerald) was giving our coach "the stink eye" because it was understood "we were NOT to win this game" & that was that. We were sitting on the bench next to each other, toweling off drinking Gatorade & shaking our heads! Coach Fitzgerald wanted both of us (out of high school) & knew he wouldn't get Ron but thought for sure "he'd get me out of O'Dea." Especially since Stockton & I were roommates in the '80 City-State All-Stars games. But Ron went to Oregon & I wanted to go to the UW but after waiting for Denny Houston to get fired (for two years) after a year, I decided to accept the academic & athletic scholarship Whitworth offered me. Which is where Ron transferred to from Oregon. He was a good man and a good friend for the time we knew one another and got to be Friends. We roomed together on road trips a number of times and I wish we would have stayed close after college but you know how it is... It just wasn't to be I guess. I think he went home (the summer of '84) and went to live in Juneau, AK. where my (then) serious girlfriend was from, to get to know her family better during that summer as she did with my family, the following summer. So... again, I am sorry to hear of Ron's passing and can offer this in condolence. "No one who passes is truly gone, as long as there are people still here, who remember them and think of them (either often or every once in awhile) with fond memories and in kindness." Ron was certainly a good man and I know he will be missed. I thought of him when my wife & I were watching a movie Ron & I saw together with some other team mates "back in the day." Sincerely, Steve Stepan
Sharon
March 24, 2011
Hey Son, It's Mom. We all miss you so much. It's hard to believe an entire month has gone by already. Will miss you camping out in our yard this summer and your fishing stories. Will miss our trips to the casino too. You took such good care of me when you were here. Love you very much, Ron. ~Sharon aka Mom
Brad Meyers
March 11, 2011
You will be missed. I will never forget are times together traveling on our AAU trips and playing together at Whitworth. God Bless.
Cindi & Otto
March 11, 2011
How do you start these things? Ron, we will miss your visits to our home with Kim. Thank you for making her so happy. To Ron's family, please know how much we loved him and are so sorry for your loss. Since you arrived in Heaven a few days before our mother, please show her the "ropes." We will take care of Kimmy Sue; she misses you so. Glad that you came into our lives. We'll never forget playing Pinochle with you....cheater. LOL We love you Ron!
March 8, 2011
Your memorial was amazing! Out of 50 multicolored balloons, one lone yellow one worked its way out of the bouquet and went straight to the ceiling. Your presence was truly felt. You would have been so proud. Thank you for leaving me Phyllis' spoons and the old family pics from Terri. I miss you RJB! I hope you know you are well loved. Farewell for now, Rainbow.
Lil Ronnie Jo
March 7, 2011
Big Daddy
March 7, 2011
I love you all the grains of sand.
March 7, 2011
March 7, 2011
I'll never forget that really tall guy from Grey jr. high, shagging foul balls at the Tacoma Twins games when I was a kid.I'm so glad I had a chance to meet that really tall guy my sophmore year in 79'. So proud to be a Falcon....Spring-ding-dinger
Dawn Watts
March 5, 2011
I'm so glad you were able to do many things you wanted in life. You were lucky to have several handfuls of friends & family! It's great you were able to join us for the MT/Baker/Foss/Gray get together events. You are & still will be part of that group family! Thank goodness for pictures!
Blessings to you in Heaven, your family & friends.
Jane Gravseth
March 4, 2011
Jane Gravseth
March 4, 2011
Sid & Alycia Meridth
March 4, 2011
Ron, I new you as a little girl, as you lived next to some of my family members! I will always remember you & Russel shooting basketballs together and I used to say that I had wished that I was as tall you! Because you were so tall, I had also thought that you were way older than me. We grew up and I realized that you were just two years older than me! Life as child's perspective is amazing! Thank you for the gift of your friendship! You spoke so much life & positive words into so many lives! You WILL be missed, until WE meet again.....RIP
Our Beautiful Daughter
Leisa Robbins
March 4, 2011
Bobby Carter
March 4, 2011
To the family and friends of Ron . I remember watching Ron play Basketball for the Falcons back in 1977. He was a great player and well love individual. He will be missed but his spirit will live on forever. The father and Son have made a promise to us all and for this, we should all be grateful for have known Ron. God Bless you Ron J. Burns. See you in Heaven my friend.
JoAnn (Dukes) Hudson
March 4, 2011
A kind and friendly giant. The superstar of our basketball team. It was an honor to cheer for you. You will never be forgotten, Ron. All your peace, dreams and aspirations begin right now.
High School
Jane Gravseth
March 4, 2011
Jane Gravseth
March 4, 2011
Jane Gravseth
March 4, 2011
Sept 2010
Jane Gravseth
March 4, 2011
Sept 2010
Jane Gravseth
March 4, 2011
Ron's kindergarten Class
Jane Gravseth
March 4, 2011
High School
Jane Gravseth
March 4, 2011
Jane Gravseth
March 4, 2011
Jane Gravseth
March 4, 2011
Sept 2010
Jane Gravseth
March 4, 2011
Sept 2010
Jane Gravseth
March 4, 2011
Ron's kindergarten class
Jane Gravseth
March 4, 2011
Jane Gravseth
March 4, 2011
Ron, This isn't goodbye but until we meet again.. you are one of my longest known friends. I value our friendship and the memories, that I will never forget. I am so glad our paths crossed again, and the times we spend together this past year and a half were great. Your encouraging words, and great advice will forever remain in my heart. I will miss you my friend, rest in peace!
Terri Benz
March 4, 2011
Ron, I never met you personally but i could tell you were a good man and had good heart. I loved it when you would call me snow bunny and Stacy your butterfly. I know you will be missed by many. RIP.
March 4, 2011
Ron, You will be truley missed by myself and other's. You were a amasing Man, full of life and nothing but kindness. I will tresure our talks, and your incouraging words to me. As many would say, you were a humble man. You Ron J. Burns will always live in my heart. Watch over us, as I watch beatiful butterfly's and wil always think of you, Stacy billings...your freind forever, till we meet again.
Kim
March 4, 2011
Ronnie Jo Jo! Thank you for everything. I love you. Some day over the rainbow. BD, I'll miss you forever my SBBoo. *KSB*
Barbara(Millsap), Dan, Johnny Andrews
March 4, 2011
Your thoughtfulness and kind words will forever be etched in the hearts of your friends and family. I enjoyed cheering for you as you played basketball, a true SUPERSTAR! You will be missed by all. Our condolences go out to your loving family.
Santi Puma
March 4, 2011
O man! I don't know you that well, but I can never forget the day you and Kim showed up in my shop on a snowy day in Atlanta. May you rest in peace and enter your new phase in life.
Pam McGahey
March 3, 2011
RIP Ron.......you will be missed by many! My heartfelt sympathy to his family,loved ones....so many friends.... Pam
Las Vegas Valentine
March 3, 2011
Ronnie Jo Jo! Thank you for everything. I love you. Some day over the rainbow. BD, I'll miss you forever my SBBoo. *KSB*
Roy Gerle
March 3, 2011
I appreciated the time we spent together. You were a man of great knowledge. I appreciated your gentle spirit! May You rest in peace!
March 3, 2011
We will miss you Ron. You were always so kind to us &made for good conversations . Your with Mom & Dad now & one day we will all be together again. We Love You. Uncle Don & Auntie Janet
March 2, 2011
RB,
Forever my soulmate..Love u forever.Your daughter is so lucky to have had you in her life, if even for a short time. I know that you will be up in heaven watching over her. Til we meet again, S....
March 1, 2011
Ron may all of your earthly dreams now come true as you walk the streets of gold and fish the blue waters of rivers and streams for that elusive trophy bass. Love Uncle Bill Aunt Karen
March 1, 2011
my heartfelt sympathy goes out to family.
I know it is not time or place but the names are so much like my part of family I lost contact with. I am Katherine Burns Foust daughter of Charles. which I ws wondering if uncle ellis was terri,s grandad. The family was San Bernardino, and colton. My phone number is 209-491-2295. If you are any of these people would so love to here from you. Sincerely Kathy (Katherine) Burns Foust
March 1, 2011
Ron, I love you baby brother and will always carry you in my heart. You were our "Gentle Giant." Thank you for your kindness. You will be missed. Until we meet again...."T"
March 1, 2011
Good bye brother.. We will miss you dearly....Love you, Peggy
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