Ronald Lewis Hassler

Ronald Hassler Obituary

Ronald Lewis Hassler, 66, of Jake's Corner, Arizona, passed away Tuesday morning, July 11, 2006. Ron was preceded in death by his dad Eugene Lewis Hassler of Arbuckle, California, his mom Helen Vines of Weaverville, California and his sister
Pat Aquilina, also of Weaverville, California. Ron is survived by his wife Leona Hassler of Jake's Corner, Arizona, his son Ronald Hassler of Phoenix, Arizona and his daughter Connie Harris of Wittmann, Arizona. Ron also has 4 grandchildren, Jason, Carrie, Shelly and Jenny. Ron was born in Arbuckle California. He spent his childhood and teenage years there. He then joined the armed services where he was a medic in the army and was stationed overseas. He then spent his lifetime in the pest control industry and started his own company, Chemtech Pest Elimination, in 1986. Ron purchased property in Tonto Basin at Jake's Corner, where he spent every free moment he could find. Ron enjoyed water skiing, camping and riding quaads and was an avid fisherman and hunter. Ron was liked by everyone who met him and has friends that he considered family everywhere he went. Ron was a member of the VFW, the American Legion and the National and Arizona Pest Control Associations. An informal memorial service, potluck will be held at Ron's son's house this Sunday, July 16, 2006, at 1 pm. The address is 1343 West Rosemonte Drive in Phoenix. This is 3 blocks North of Union Hills, just East of 15th Avenue.
There will also be an informal potluck at Jake's Corner bar at Jake's Corner by Roosevelt Lake on Sunday, July 23, 2006 at 1 pm. Anyone who would like to pay their respects and remember a great man is welcome to attend either or both events.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jul. 15, 2006.

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Connie Harris

August 17, 2006

As I sit out here wondering what to say, how to sum up what you gave me,

I realize that the chirping crickets (only 2),

The stars and night sky, country living,

And the Ford truck that's sitting here playing country music,

All things I love...

Are things I got from you.

From my house I can hear the drags at Speedworld,

Something I don't think I would like if it weren't for memories of you,

Some bad, some good.

Memories of your daring love of speed and fast cars,

Of the hills in San Francisco and the ocean and fear...

I was always afraid the brakes would go out

And we would go flying into the ocean.

I remember hiding on the floor behind your seat in case we wrecked.

I remember the thrill of the races and the racetracks,

The loudness of the cars, the speed and the adrenaline.

All things I love as long as "I'm" not in the car.

That reminds me of 4-wheeling, another thing I fear and love.

I'm afraid of the heights and the possibility of falling off the road...

But...

I love 4-wheeling, the places you took us that that we otherwise wouldn't have seen.

Like that one place at the end of that awful, scary road where the river started.

One of my favorite places in the whole world.

I wish you were here so I could ask you where it was.

I remember you thinking your truck was a boat,

Being in the river, sliding sideways and floating down-stream.

I drove you crazy so many times that you would tell me to get out and walk.

And on occasion I did!

You always loved rescuing people that were stuck.

You never liked, agreed with or participated in the Arizona practice of charging for it.

It was just fun to you and you did it for the sheer love of it.

I remember sitting in our drive-way one night listening to your CB,

Some guys were stuck out in the desert,

I went in and told you and we went and pulled them out.

It was late at night, you had NO intentions of going anywhere,

But...

You did,

And...

We had fun!!

My love of animals had to be from you,

A gift and a curse to us all!

I got carried away with it and, according to you all, took it way too far,

But...

That's me.

You were blessed and tormented by me and my animals through the years.

You gave me an extra year with my Dillon,

And you claimed you didn't even like him.

We all saw right through that though,

Even Dillon!

I love trout because of you...

And...

Shasta Lake and the Trinity River and Painted Rock.

I love cabins and outhouses,

Which remind me of Jody and skunks and tomatoes and bees,

Of bears and bugs.

That reminds me of the bear at the cabin that night we were locked out,

You said I scared the "you know what" out of that bear when I screamed

When I saw that bug in the cab of the truck.

Mustang cars,

I think we all got the love of them from you.

Ron, Mom, me, Jason and Shelly all had our turn.

Your Dad even bought one!

Of course, of us all , only I had Mom's and then Shelly's hand-me-downs

But Shelly's will be with me until I die and then it will be Aaron's.

Aaron thinks that won't be for 50 years or so

But...

I don't think it will be quite that long.

I didn't get your love of hunting

But...

I did get your love of venison, fowl and game...

And ketchup...

And leftover spaghetti and fried eggs.

I got your love of boating, water skiing and fishing too.

I remember the last time we went boating,

On Mother's Day.

You already had the boat out of the water when we got there

But...

You put it back in.

We went for a ride and Mom, Shelly and Zack went swimming

While Shelly's best friend Larry (The June) watched.

You insisted "you" caught that one fish I insisted "I" caught.

But...

It was a family affair,

You baited the hook and cast the line,

I hooked it and reeled it in,

Mom netted it and took the hook out

And Shelly, The June and Zack watched.

It was great fun!!

I got my sense of patriotism from you

And I passed it on to Shelly.

We listened to talk radio and went to "Support Our Troops" rallies

And I fly our flag and have great respect of our military because of you.

And my faith in God was from you too.

Your family was my introduction to religion

And though I didn't keep the faith I was originally introduced to

I was inspired to do my own research and have actually read the Bible,

the whole thing even, more than once!!

And even though I'm having my own issues with God these days

I never doubt that I will come to a place where I can see God again,

A place where I can make "some" sense of this crazy world I live in.

But, as for you, you already know the answers I seek.

You gave me more than I could ever list here.

Memories that I'll cherish forever.

You gave us the gift of lots of good friends,

Some of which have become family.

Dad, more than all the good memories and experiences you gave us,

The life lessons, faults and triumphs,

You gave us, your family, those here, close and intact to the end,

You gave us your all,

Your life of hard work, your love, your support,

Your laughter.

You taught us the importance of who and what really counts when the chips are down.

You gave us your fighting spirit, your hard-headedness, your HASSLE-R-NESS,

One thing that has gotten us all in trouble more than once!!

But has also kept us going and together through bad and good,

Through thick and thin,

Through sickness and health,

Through life and even death.

In retrospect, I said it before,

You are a part of who we are, of who we have become.

We will NEVER forget you.

We will NEVER stop loving you.

We will NEVER stop missing you and all you brought to our lives.

WE MISS YOU DAD - FOREVER!

WE LOVE YOU - ALWAYS!!

SUE FRIEL

August 14, 2006

RON,

THE UNFORGETTABLE--- VOICE, MANNERISM, WISDOM, AND UNFALTERING DEVOTION TO FAMILY. YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO CROSSED YOUR PATH.

CLARK FRIEL

August 14, 2006

RON, YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO EVER KNEW YOU. ONLY SAW 2 THINGS THAT COULD TAKE YOU-- THIS DISEASE, AND MY PONY "MIX" WHEN YOU 2 BOXED AND "MIX" WON-- NOT MANY MEN WITH YOUR STRENGTH, VALUES, AND ABILITY TO OVERCOME THE OBSTACLES IN LIFE. YOU WERE A DEFINITE ROLE MODEL TO ME.

Kelly Simon

July 31, 2006

Ron, the world is a large empty place without having you here with us. Few people are as cool as you and I'm glad to have known you. Va ya con Dios

I lift my glass in your honor.

JAMES &RUBY URCHISON

July 30, 2006

Ron

We will always remember you and the good times we had growing up together.

Jordan Saso

July 24, 2006

hi uncle Ron,

even though I didnt see u that much except for when u would come on up to arbuckle and when we went on the bestes vacation ever to hawaii. but every time that I saw you, you would make me laught and I would always have a good time. I finally made it to Jakes corner and I now know why you like it so much their. I had so much fun

when I was their I was in a horseshoe turnament, Angie and I got first place and I dedicated my win to u, I miss you very much and love u!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cheryl & Jordan Saso

July 24, 2006

Hi Uncle Ron,

I would like to thank you for the best vacation Jordan and I had ever had, that is when we all went to Hawaii. That was two years ago today. We had the best time with you and Aunt Leona. I will never forget when you showed up at my room telling me that everybody ditched you so you came to my room and you, Jordan, and I went to go and find them, of corse you knew where they were. I will never forget all the great times we had, you are going to be to be GREATLY MISSED. JORDAN AND I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.

Omer & Judy Madden

July 24, 2006

Ron,

Omer and I will miss you very much.

You were Omer's best man at our wedding and much more to us. You were more like a brother to me than a brother inlaw. We had a lot of good times together, from the time we lived with you and Leona in Oakland. I will never forget the time that you came and seen me like you were my husband when my kids were born. All of us will miss you very much.

Love,

Omer & Judy

Marilyn Ward

July 24, 2006

I didn't know Ron personally, but I heard many stories about him from Leona when whe worked together at Motorola. He sounded like someone who would be a lot of fun to sit and enjoy a few drinks with and have a lot of laughs with. My heart goes out to Leona and to her and Ron's family and friends. I'm sure he will be forever remembered. The memories will carry through the sorrow.

Barbara & Norris Cobb

July 23, 2006

Great Memories of Ron in our younger years,great friend, thought of him often,at Reunion time,good Memories by all.

Rest in Peace.

God Bless

Donald&Inge Hemenway

July 23, 2006

Ron. You were my best friend and I will not find another. I think about often and the things we done togather.

Inge and I will miss you.

Leona Hassler

July 23, 2006

What can I say but Ron was my life, has always been my love,our 46 years of marriage was not long enough. We had hoped for many more. He was just starting to enjoy retirment. I know he is now with our beloved grandaughter Shelly and his dad. I will miss him so much as will everyone. Love you always. Leona

Larry Mower

July 20, 2006

Ron will be missed by everyone. Ron and I had agreat time running around and growing up together in high school and we join the Army together. He was more like a brother and he became my brother when His dad and my mother were married. I will miss Ron but he lift me with great memories

Larry & Kathy Edman

July 16, 2006

We join in all of Rons many friends and family members in saying how much Ron will be missed. We wish we could have known him for a longer time, but feel prevledged to have know him at all. Lets all remember the wonderful life he had. He was truly a lucky and much loved man.

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