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Ronald Labardee Obituary

LABARDEE, RONALD DALE (Age 66)

Of Spotsylvania, VA passed away on May 15, 2004, formerly of Michigan. Ron served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1956 to 1967. He worked overseas for Philco Ford and Intelsat in the U.S.A. Traveling was always a joy for him, his family was the true light of his life. He is remembered by wife, Claudia or Chile; sons, Ronald II and his wife, Renee and Robert; daughter, Robin, and sisters, Marjorie (Ronald D.) Boyer, Carol (Robert) Berman; grandchildren, Robert III and Ryan. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Laura, his father, Dale and mother Geraldine. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 22, 2004 from 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. at Laurel Hill Funeral Home's Chapel with interment to follow at Laurel Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 1440 West Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL, 60607.

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Published by The Washington Post on May 19, 2004.

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Norman Perry

May 29, 2004

How sad to hear of Rons passing. He was a good friend and buddy when we were at Wethersfield together and I was so looking forward to renewing that friendship at the reunion. Norm

Thomas Barr

May 28, 2004

I am very sorry to hear of Ron's passing.I was looking forward to seeing him at the reunion. My sincere condolences to the family. I served with Ron 1958-61 at R.A.F. Wethersfield. Thomas Barr

Harold & Carol Getty

May 24, 2004

Our sincere sympathy to family and friends. We will miss you at our Air Force reunion this year. We will not forget all the wonderful memories.

Ramon (Ray) Balli

May 24, 2004

We shared some great times while stationed in England in the early 60's. Great seeing you at the last reunion in Phoenix. Rest in peace. Our deepest condolences to family and friends.

Eli & Jodi Granillo

May 23, 2004

So glad that we were able to re-capture some of the memorable times we shared in the Air Force in England. You will be missed at our future reunions, but never forgotten.

Polhamus Bob

May 22, 2004

You will be missed.



Your old Airforce buddy...Bob (bohunk)



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Wayne and Maureen Lee

May 22, 2004

Ron you will always be in our hearts. We will always remember the good times we shared in England when we were young and carefree. It was wonderful to see you after so many years at the reunion in 2001. Rest in peace our friend. Our sincere smypathy to family and friends.

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