Ron LeValley

I was in Ron´s marine birds and mammals class at OIMB. He was an inspirational teacher and a warm and loving human being. He had a beautiful and mischievous smile. He was a super birder too.

I am so grateful to Uncle Ron for giving my Dad the binoculars and the book on birds. My very favorite moments with him were sitting quitely on the back porch watching him watch the sky as we sat quietly with coffee. My favorite moment with Ron was in my Dad's back yard as well. Sitting quietly watching the sky. I remember saying to him "you are so much like my Dad". He reached over and hugged me really big and thanked me. I just saw this. All my love to everyone.

I am grateful to have enjoyed a warm and enduring friendship with dear Ron. The knowledge he taught me about the natural world, like our friendship, become an important part of who I am today. Thank you, Ron, for capturing nature's beauty in your art and your words for the world to discover, and for the sparkle and easy laughter you brought to so many like me. You are loved.