Ronald H. Lax

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Lax, Ronald H.
of Mesa, AZ passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, June 7, 2009. He was born July 5, 1931 in East Chicago, Lake, Indiana to Joseph Franklin and Carrie Rose Falcone Lax. Ron grew up in Indiana, attending Washington High School; it was there he met Donna. They were married July 1, 1951. After receiving his Bachelor's degree from Ohio State University and Master's degree from Indiana University Ron and his family moved to Arizona where he taught mathematics at Globe Junior High, Powell Junior High and Mountain View High School. He loved traveling, spending time with friends and family and genealogy. He was proud of the work he accomplished indexing genealogical records for the FamilySearch database and continued that work up to the time of his passing. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, David (Doreen) and Bruce (Joan). He is survived by his wife, Donna Criswell Lax. Also survived by his brother Jack (Dorothy) Lax, his children Ronna (Dennis) Denton, Vallerie Lax Gardner, Sandy Lax Beals and Sheila (Ted) Heap, 21 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. The viewing will be Friday, June 12, 2009 from 6 – 8 PM at Bunker's University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr. in Mesa. Funeral services are Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 10:00 AM at the LDS Signal Butte Building, 618 S. Signal Butte Rd., Mesa. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to a charity of your choice.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jun. 11, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Lax

7 Entries

Sheri Davis-Allen

June 19, 2009

I had Mr Lax at Mountain View back in the late 70's. I remember his sense of humor and how he made math class fun. Thought you might want to know the impact he made on so many people in the course of his career and life. I remember him well. My sympathies to the Lax family. I enjoyed reading how much he did for Genealogy. He would have loved the Genealogy library here in Salt Lake.

Myrtle Ruth [Hazlegrove ] Walk

June 14, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Family of Ronald. we are cousins and about 1 1/2 years apart in ages and Married the same years. I remember when you all came to Tn to visit. we always had a good time together

Margaret Shawver

June 14, 2009

I just found out and wanted you all to know your in my thoughts and prayers.

Robin Allen

June 12, 2009

My most favorite vacations as a teenager were spent with Ron and Donna Lax. Vallerie and I are best friends. We would load into their camper on top of Ronald's truck "Dorovasash" and off we would go. One of my favorite memories of Ronald was one night in the woods, after dark, Vallerie and I left the camper to find the campsite outhouse. We were typical teenage girls with alot of unnecessary giggling and squealing. Every bush was a wild animal to us and Vallerie's dad (Ronald) had just finished telling us about the bear sightings at this particular campsite and to be careful.
On our way back, we passed a huge tree on the path and out jumped Ronald nothing but his pajama pants, he was roaring and growling and waving his arms! Vallerie and I started screaming and hugged each other (still screaming) and ran as fast as we could up the path, (still screaming), in the dark, (still screaming), to the camper and through the door (still screaming). Ronald was in the UPPER bunk bed turned away from us and rolled over to ask us in a sleepy voice, "What happened? Now, he was never a small man, but that night he had to have been moving like greased lightening, because Vallerie and I never stopped running all the way back, and we never saw him until he rolled over and faked his concern...best time EVER!! Thanks for the beautiful memories.

June 12, 2009

Donna and family,
We are saddened to hear of Ron's passing. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Your cousins,
Ken & Pat Jordan
Richmond, IN

Virginia, Rylan & Toby Heller

June 12, 2009

We are so sad to hear of Papa Lax's passing. His patience, love and wisdom always shone through his sometimes unbearable teasing. He was always so funny and he always made me "check in" when I would see him. He and Donna raised 4 beautiful daughters with one of them (Sandy) being a long time friend of mine. I wrote this poem for you Sandy but for all to enjoy. Love, Virginia, Rylan & Toby

Don't Cry

Don't cry upon my passing
I've lived a long and satisfying life
I have raised four beautiful daughters
With the most adoring wife

My life was full of memories
I shared with each of you
So do not cry upon my passing
Remembering will keep you from feeling blue

My stories will live on forever
Or as long as you allow them to
So wipe away those weeping tears
And remember I love you

On this day of mourning
Think not of pain and sorrow
For I am watching over you
Today and all tomorrows

This day should be of celebration
Remembering what used to be
For I have always loved you
As much as you have loved me

I will always be there
Nightly when you pray
So don't cry upon my passing
We'll be together again someday

I leave you with a small request
For all who shared my life
Please watch over my dear Donna
My love, my world, my wife

Life is for the living
Memories should never die
Think back on all the times we've shared
And remember, please don't cry

Written for my speical friend Sandy Beals (Lax) June 9, 2009
We will miss you Papa Lax

Jennifer Jambor Oliver

June 11, 2009

Ron Lax, my grandpa, was my hero. He was one of those guys that had a huge presence wherever he was. He touched others and had an impact, even in passing moments. People were drawn to him easily. But most important to me, he was always there for me. Whether it was convenient or not. Whether we lived in the same state or not. He made the time and necessary arrangements to always be there at my biggest life moments. I can't think of anything greater a man can give to his daughter or grand-daughter in this life than the reassurance that you are loved and what you do matters.

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