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Ronald Digerness Obituary
November 15, 1942 - July 10, 2024
Blaine, Washington - Ron "Butch" Digerness, 81, passed away peacefully in his Birch Bay home on July 10, 2024. Born on November 15, 1942, in Whatcom County to Gay and Bernice Digerness, Ron graduated from Nooksack Valley High School in 1960, where he met his beloved wife, Joan.
Ron was known for his sense of humor, kindness, and dedication to his community. He enjoyed living in the Pacific Northwest where he embraced boating in the San Juan Islands, fishing, crabbing and spoiling his miniature schnauzers. Ron was a loving father, who cherished his family and found joy in sitting on the benches of any gym or field to watch them play sports.
Ron is survived by his wife Joan of 53 years, his six children, Mike Digerness (Marie), Steve Digerness (Jodi), Daniel Bortles, Matt Bortles, Jami Hunt (Dave), and Jill Conner (Scott), 13 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, his siblings Jerry Digerness (Judy), Arlene Dickerboom (Dick), and Lois Slotemaker (Terry), and countless friends he has met throughout his life, here in Whatcom County and Yuma, Az. where he and his wife Joan enjoyed their winter months over the last 20 years.
He will be deeply missed.
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Memories and Condolences
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Love Sharol and Cory
December 24, 2024
Ron was such a wonderful person and such a great friend!! We have so many great memories throughout the years!! Ron´s laugh was truly from the heart and very contagious!! Ron will be forever in our thoughts and our hearts!! Ron, you will be missed!! Love Sharol and Cory
carol klander
October 2, 2024
I was shocked to just hear, my prayers to Joan, and family.
Brenda Thompson
July 24, 2024
Joan, Jill and family, so sorry to hear the news of your husband and father. Thoughts, prayers and hugs go out to you all during this difficult time.
Douglas and Ann McIntosh
July 24, 2024
Douglas and Ann McIntosh
July 24, 2024
Dale and DeeDee Steele
July 20, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of your joyful times and adventures together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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