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Ronald Courter Obituary
age 71, died peacefully in his sleep, March 28th, with his wife, Barbara, by his side. Ron had a long and distinguished career with the United States Air Force, retiring after 20 years of service to his country and was a combat veteran of Vietnam. During his tenure in the Air Force he was the recipient of the Airmen's Medal, the highest honor to be received outside of war, for saving the life of a fellow Airman. Ron also worked for the Arizona Department of Transportation for 18 years before retiring once again. He is survived by his wife Barbara A. Courter of 43 years, his brother Donald Courter, his children Jeanne Courter-Schwartz, Kimberly Dominguez, Michelle Marmorstein, Darin Courter and David Courter. He is survived by 16 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was a loving and devoted husband and father.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 3rd, at Tempe Mortuary from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, located at 405 E. Southern Avenue, Tempe, Arizona 85202.
Services will be held Thursday, April 4th, at Grace Community Church, at 11:00 am, located at 1200 E. Southern Avenue, Tempe, Arizona 85282.
Gravesite services will be held at Resthaven following the church services at 12:30 pm, located at 4310 E. Southern Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85042.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Ron's name to the American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
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S Lerer
April 13, 2013
The staff of American Cancer Fund™ at www.AmericanCancerFund.org is sorry to hear of Ronald's passing. We have just received a memorial donation in his name and our sincere condolences go out to his family
JIM FETTY
April 3, 2013
Mrs. courter, Darin,and little Dave.There are no words to express what you all much fell so let me say from my heart, my love goes out to all of you for such a tragic loss.But be remembered that RON may be gone physically to all of us, but his spirit will always be with us,and he is now free of pain,and 1 day all of you will rejoice with him once again in the new world with no sorry, no pain, no sadness.Let me also note that Ron lived and gave so much of his life to his country,his state and his family.We will all miss him,but let us remember all the good things this man accomplished and gave while he was here physically. He will be in good hands.I want to personally thank Ron and Barbara for allowing me a chance to a coach and mentor to Darin and David.They were both not only athletic, but great learners as well.I see how they have grown for boys to men, ans let it be known I am very proud of both of you.Thank you all and my best wishes to all of you at this difficult time.
Love always,
COACH FETTY
April 3, 2013
Barb, our prayers are with you and your family. We will miss Ron. God will give everyone strength to face each day. Lots of love, The Beards
Lynne Badegian
March 31, 2013
Mere words cannot express how much we are going to miss you. Pinetop will never be the same without you. Barb, we're wrapping our arms around you, and we are never letting go! All our love to our next door neighbors and forever friends. Lynne, Marty, Marty Jr. and Amanda
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