Ronald Franklin Dennis

Ronald Franklin Dennis

April 27, 1948 - May 19, 2021

Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle, Brother-in-Law and Friend.

Ron Dennis, born in Chicago to Eli and Winnifred (nee Lowe) Dennis, was one of nine siblings, 8 boys and one girl.

Survived by his wife, Fran; daughter, Christine; grandchildren Maxwell and Emily; brothers, Eli, Jr., Gene, James Earl, Roy and sister, Virginia as well as many nieces and nephews.

Ron, Fran and Christine moved from Chicago to California in August, 1985 as a result of ARCO pulling out of the Midwest. Both Ron and Fran worked for the company. He started his own business, TRON Maintenance repairing service station equipment that same year and ran a successful operation for many years.

He enjoyed having parties at our house. Halloween was a big event. He built a stage over the pool for the band and loved having everyone over. Ron built a train layout on the back patio for Maxwell, a little house for Emily and a 'Titanic' that held the kids afloat in the pool, along with a dock.

Traveling was sometimes 'forced,' but Fran got him to Egypt, England and Italy. He loved to gamble and 'willingly' went to Las Vegas and later Indian casinos in California where he was luckier than most.

Ronnie will forever be remembered for his kindness and generosity, caring presence, humor and determination. He would go to great lengths to help anyone in need. Ron was a great friend and a giving person that thought of others more than himself.

He is sorely missed by everyone whose lives he touched. Ron would want you to celebrate his life; not with sorrow, but with cheer and his ever present humor. He had a couple favorite sayings - 'Think Positive' and do it with a 'Superior Attitude and a Superior State of Mind.'... and 'SMILE!'