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Ronald Slinkard Obituary
July 6, 1928 - Sept. 24, 2010
Ronald Allan Slinkard was called home by Our Lord on Friday, Sept. 24, 2010 in Bend, Ore.
Ronald Allan Slinkard was born July 6, 1928 in Essex, Mo. He moved to Camarillo in 1965 with his wife, Katie, and seven children. He worked in the aerospace industry all of his adult life and retired from Northrop Corporation in 1991. A faithful servant to the Lord, Ronald enjoyed attending church, gospel music, ballroom dancing and gardening.
He is survived by his sons, Stephen of Camarillo, Paul (wife Laura) of Mendocino, Randy (wife Denise) of Redding; daughters, Kathy Hawk of Redding, Shelley Lindsey (husband Vince) of Bend, Ore.; brother, Andrew (wife Sheila) of Mesa, Wash.; sisters, Phyllis Hsieh (husband George) of Diamond Bar, Emily Forster (husband David) of Wakeford, Mich., Judy Lee (husband Warren) of Hartsel, Colo. He has 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Ronald was preceded in death by Katie; sons, Kenneth and Phillip; brothers, Gabriel and Melvin.
Viewing beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home, 105 NW Irving St., Bend, OR, and a Celebration of Life will follow at 12 noon. Services will be officiated by Pastor Troy Jones of Ventura, and burial will commence immediately after at Deschutes Memorial Gardens in Bend, Ore.
Contributions can be made to Partners in Care/Hospice, 2075 NE Wyatt Ct., Bend, OR 97701 in Ronald's name.
Please feel free to express condolences to the family at our website: deschutesmemorialchapel.com, who is in charge of arrangements. "THANK YOU, FATHER, FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL DAY." stated by Ronald on Sept. 22, 2010 before his journey home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Slinkard
Amber Cox
October 5, 2010
Hi Grandpa! I love you so much and miss you tons. I know you are in a better place and you can enjoy yourself now. You will always be in my heart. Love you!
Sheryl & John Cargile
October 5, 2010
Kathy, and to all of your family we are so sorry for your loss. We send too you and your family warm thoughts. love ya.
Phyllis Ritter
October 4, 2010
You & Mom took me in when I had no where to go. You treated me as if I were one of your own children. You gave me a safe, happy home when I was a lonely, confused, lost teenager. You & Mom turned my life around. I will never forget you or Mom. I am glad you are with Mom again. My prayers & thoughts are with all who love you. God bless!
Vanessa Harvey
October 4, 2010
Grandpa, I am so glad you are not suffering anymore. Your suffering went on too long and someday we will meet again in that peaceful place you occupy. Missing you till then....
Alesha Lindsey
October 4, 2010
I love you grandpa
Kathleen morgan
October 4, 2010
Kathleen Morgan
Kathy Slinkard Hawk
October 3, 2010
To My Wonderful and Loving Father
God saw you getting tired and recovery was not meant to be.
So he put his arms around you and whispered come with me.
Part of me went with you, that day he took you home.
Your loving smile, your gentle face, no one can fill your vacant place.
Behind my smile there will be tears, for the Father I’ve lost so dear.
But when I feel the sun on my face, and the wind whistling through the trees, I know you are the angel that’s watching over me.
I love you Dad, Daddy, Father…
You are in my heart forever, and one day, we will be, together again…
Kathy
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