Ronilee LaBree

Just today I found out about Roni's passing. I am so shocked and saddened. I too am a decorative painter and I love painting Roni's landscapes, especially her barns and trees. The world of decorative painting has lost a talented artist and she will certainly be missed. I send prayers of support to her family.

I was blessed to meet Roni at Michael's Craft Store. She was teaching a class and my husband encouraged me to sign up for a class. I told her I had never painted but would love to learn. The very next class I was there with bells on and eager to learn. She was best teacher ever and she had such patience. She taught me to paint and to have faith in myself. And practice practice practice. I have sold a few of my Paintings, thanks to Roni. She will sorrily be missed. My thoughts and prayers go...

I am truly saddened by the loss of a dear friend. I once lived in White Rock, Canada and after seeing one of Roni's paintings, I knew I had to take her painting classes. I drove down to her studio in Bellingham every week for a year just to experience her unique painting talents. We became very good friends and helped each other through some difficult times. Roni always had a positive attitude and her smile was contagious. Right from the first, I told her she needed to publish her work but...

"Mrs" LaBree was one mom I definitely will always remember from growing up. She was so kind, always smiling and great to us kids. You're a lot like your mom, Michelle. Michelle and Mike, you guys are in my thoughts.

Roni will be missed for sure, but will live on through her great talent. I just took a class in Oregon with her not long ago, she has a loving spirt. Until Later Roni, Love and God Bless, Judy Rae

My heart is sad to say the least as well as anyone's who knew Ron. She was as beautiful inside as she was outside. We spent many hours talking when both of us were going through diffiuclt times and I will never forget her kind heart and beautiful smile! Her talent was awesome as well as her teaching skills. I do believe I was the only student she had that "erased" their painting when it didn't look right.
God truly has a beautiful angel that will continue to bring joy forever. God bless...

God gave us all a gift with Roni. Words cannot explain how much she will be missed. My heart goes out to all her family....my prayers are with you. God Bless you.

Roni was a great artist and teacher. I learned a lot from her and it was a great pleasure to paint with her. I'm saddened by her passing and my condolences to her family. She will be missed.

To Roni’s family and closest friends, I send my deepest sympathies. From the way she spoke of all of you in our classes, you were clearly the center of her universe. She loved you all very much.

To Roni, I say “Thank You”. You were a fabulous teacher and great friend. Your paintings have always warmed my heart. I no longer see the sky on a sunny day as being just blue. I see it in combos of Light Buttermilk, Hi-Lite Flesh, Baby Blue and Country Blue. How fitting that on the day...