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1936
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2009
Ronald Pass Obituary
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Sponsored by David, Howard and Julie.
August 8, 2013
Ron Pass!
Howie
June 23, 2012
Missing Ron a lot. Still reaching for the phone to call him.
Andi
July 12, 2011
I miss you so much Grandpa.
February 6, 2010
You are my first thought every morning when I wake up. You are my last thought at night before I sleep. Memories of you are everywhere. I know you are here with me, I can feel you. and I miss you so much. xoxo
Liz
August 5, 2009
Ron was someone I knew as a Customer when I worked at Del Contes...Always a big smile....God Bless You Ron and Bless Your Family too....
Shane Smith
July 7, 2009
I can honestly say that, because of Ron, I actually looked forward to speaking with my lawyer. He offered me astute and compassionate guidance from the first day I met him on January 15, 1995. And even though we didn't spend a great deal of time together, we had our share of lunches, a fishing trip to Alaska that brought together myself, my father and one of my sons...and a lot of laughs. His natural ability to make you feel comfortable and important was his great gift to me and perhaps contributed to my feeling closer to him than schedules allowed. But that said, one measure of any great person is their ability to do just that. I'll miss Ron Pass. He was a fine gentleman.
Fred Krebsbach
July 2, 2009
Dave, Howard and Julie,
I just heard about your father's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I know what you are going through is very difficult, but know that the pain you feel is a true testament to your Father and his life. My entire family's thoughts are with you, and you are in our prayers.
Julie
June 19, 2009
Each day I think of my dad and miss him more than I can imagine. Today is my son's 18th birthday and this will be the first of Jacob's birthdays without him. He has not missed one in 18 years. He was even there the day Jacob was born. It is with such gratitude that I say thank you to all of you who have commented in this guest book. I am reminded with each word, note, and thought that my dad was a loving man who wanted to give everybody something...help, adventure, friendship, love. Dad, I love you, I miss you, I wish you were here.
Ron/Elaine Rainey
June 19, 2009
July in Alaska will not be the same without our dear friend Ron. We will designate the third Tuesday of each July as Ron Pass "Fishing, Fun & Friends Day". There will be a rememberence and picture of Ron down by our Kenai River dock each July where many of us had so many good times with our friend. We will love and miss him always
Ron Schmidt
June 19, 2009
David, Howard and Julie,
There are no amount of words available for me to use to properly express my feelings for your beloved father and my long-time friend. Ron was truly a one of a kind individual that had more friends than all of us combined. His friendly acts and true "wonderful" personality is what defined him. He and I shared a lot of fun and activities and the world is a much sadder place today now that he is gone. I find myself thinking about him constantly and wishing we had more time together. Praying that there is a God and heaven, I think we can all picture him fishing at a quiet lake and enjoying himself. I only hope when I go, I am half as good a man as he was and will be permitted to see him there. Until then, he will remain fondly in my heart and I doubt a day will pass that he will not be in my thoughts.
Ron Schmidt
Torrance, CA
Flori Trinidad
June 18, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jenny Braithwaite
June 17, 2009
Ron Pass was the one who transformed CVHS Campus Club into a non-profit organization. Because of his concern and legal expertise, we are able to leave thousands of dollars of scholarships to students and to remember teachers when they need support. Even more important he was always willing to listen and share what he knew in order to better the lives of others. I feel truly lucky to have known both Ron and his son, Howard. God bless the Pass family!
Rommel Guerrero
June 17, 2009
Ron Pass will always hold a special place in our life. From the time we met, he was supportive and a great role model. I have so many memories with Ron. Memories that have shaped my life in every possible way. He helped me so much growing up. One of the greatest things that Ron did for my family was helping us with Marie's adoption. I remember the day we met in front of the judge. The court was missing the "case study report" and the hearing was going to be postponed. Ron had his copy of the report and after handing it to the judge, the hearing continued and the adoption was final. His wisdom, perseverance and dedication made it happen. Thank you for making a difference in our lives. We love you and we miss you.
Always,
Rommel, Doreen, and Marie Guerrero
Maria Sylva
June 17, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help. HP sounds like Fishing trip is in order and long over due
Bradford Harrison
June 16, 2009
I met Mr. Pass while a student at El Camino, (business law I believe) he was an excellent teacher and a man whom I immediately took a liking to. He always took time to answer my myriad of questions, and never was too busy to receive a question or a phone call. One day I asked him if he would give me a recommendation for law school, (when I got that far in the process) he graciously agreed, though I didn't ask for that recommendation until 4 years later, he not only remembered me, but gave me a five star review. He was always willing to help, and was an individual whom I greatly admired. He will be missed by all who knew him, and by the legal profession. Bradford Harrison, ESQ.
Gary, Alice, Stephanie, and Justin Spriggs
June 16, 2009
Ron was a very devoted family man. Whether it was immediate family or extended, he was always willing to help. for this he will always be remembered forever in our hearts and thoughts...
Ken Hovsepian
June 16, 2009
David, Howard, & Julie,
I met your dad in 1970 when I was working for Tom Okada. It was during that time thatt ime, I met my now wife Linda who worked part-time for your dad and Stephen Fainsbert. When I made the decision to leave working for Tom and become a State Farm Agent, your dad and mom were one of my first policyholders.
What I remember most about your dad was his smile and laugh and his willingess make time to talk with people. Even after I left working in the Union Bank Tower building whenever I would see your dad he would take the time to ask about Linda and I and our family. I would run into him at Sam's Club and we would talk and "catch-up" on each of our lives and our families.
THANK YOU for sharing him with so many of us. He touched so many lives and each of us who knew him were blessed by having him as a part of our lives.
Molly Childerston (Pass)
June 16, 2009
Uncle Ron-Words will never express the connection I (and my brothers) have with you. Though we grew up so many miles from you, your spirit was always so active in our lives. Perhaps it all stemmed from the deeply rooted relationship you had with my dad. His love and admiration for you implied what a truly amazing man you were. I will never be able to thank you for your love and amazing words of advice on my wedding day-you were the only one who could calm me and you brought me back above the clouds in love with Robby. Your perspective on life, love and each moment we have to spend on this earth brings endless beauty to my world. Your involvement in our celebration will carry magic forever. Though we never got to share our new home and rivers with you, please know, many days will be spent with you in spirit hooting and hollaring "FISH ON".
Gene Roeder
June 15, 2009
I remember growing up with cousin Ron and the rest of his family in Harvey, IL. I was very sad when they all moved to California in the 50's. I've lived all over the country but have been in California for some time now and I had the pleasure of having lunch with Ron a couple of years ago at one of his favorite restaurants (he loved good food)........we reminisced for hours and caught up on all that had transpired over the years. He was the same caring fun loving individual that I remember from our youth. I haven't seen David, Howard and Julie since they were very little but please accept my deepest sympathy.
Sandra Mardesich
June 15, 2009
Ron was a kind, wonderful man. I first met him over 25 years ago while working as a paralegal in Torrance. We worked professionally on a few items and became friends. He helped me with my own dad's trust at a time my dad was very ill. We compared notes about our families. Ron was very proud of his family and loved his children and grandchildren dearly. Ron had a very calm manner about him and a very soothing voice. He was someone you liked being around. He always had a fishing story to tell. He once took me flying on his plane to Catalina. He loved to fly. In later years I would stop by the office occasionally. He took his illness in stride and always had a smile ready. A beautiful man. I am so sorry for your loss but I am sure Ron is smiling down on all of you.
June 15, 2009
Ron touched so many lives around him. I have never met a man who loved his life as much as Ron. He didn't live to work, he worked to live his life exactly as he wished. Fishing, flying, walking on the beach. His priorities were straight: family first. Anyone who met Ron also met his family because he talked about them all the time.
Ron was generous with everyone he met. Time, advice, just listening, calling in one of the many people he know who just might be able to help you out with your particular issue.
He was a moral and ethical man who never complained. Ron never made life or issues about him; it was always about you and what was going on in your life. He made everyone feel important to him and was never to busy to help.
He was like a father to so many and he set a wonderful example about how to treat people. His kindness will live on with everyone he touched.
Bill Pass
June 15, 2009
As a child and as I grew up, Ron was the older brother I never had. Playing ball with him and Uncle Jimmy in Harvey, Illinois, fishing for Bonita on the jetty in Southern California, being his helper when he set up his first law office in Inglewood, CA. Hearing about the wonderful place in Colorado where he went to college, and then having the good luck to move to that area 28 years ago. Meeting with Ron and his son's to fish with my son, Dan, at the San Juan in New Mexico.
Ron was instrumental in my educational decisions and was helpful in getting my first job after graduation by buying me my interview suit.
I admire and love the man, and am thankful for our many years of being close, even when geography spearated us. He was also a wonderful father to his three children, all of whom have grown into fine individuals. Let's continue to stay close in spirit and contacts.
M.B.
June 15, 2009
The tears well up again as I sit and ponder a man who blessed so many. I will miss you Uncle Ron!! May we all live as you lived with love in our hearts big enough for everyone.
Julie, Howard and David please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Larry Mikelson
June 15, 2009
David, Howard and Julie ... and kids.
It's pretty common to hear nice things about someone after they're gone ... but while your Dad / Grandpa was here I never heard a bad word said about him.... nor was one deserved. He was a completely moral and happy man. ( the former breeds the latter and Ron knew that) He loved life and the outdoors and he loved sharing them with you and everyone whom he could drag out to the rivers, oceans and lakes. Your Dad and Grandpa was truly a friend to anyone who was in need ... actually he was one of the finest men I have ever known. I regret the years that we lived so close and I had not yet met him... but I thank God that I did.. I miss him and will miss him every single day.
June 14, 2009
There are very few times in anyone's life that another influences us in a meaningful way.
Ron was that man for me. His kindness, generosity, and common sense have always been appreciated and provided me a man to admire and emulate. For many of us, he has been our Light House.
I will miss his guidance and friendship.
Bob Fenton
Howard and Claudia Pass
June 14, 2009
To us, Ron Pass was the best father and father-in-law that two people could ever hope to have. He was always there for us and a constant in our lives, and we will miss him beyond what can be expressed with words. Ron Pass may be with God now, but he will always live in our hearts and our memories. He was a pretty good fisherman too.
Carolyn Kramer
June 14, 2009
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. He was a gift from God to his children, family and friends.
June 14, 2009
All of us at McKenna Engineering are saddened by the loss of Ron. He was an instrumental figure for us in the area of legal issues for many years. He was also a great fisherman who opened a whole new world to a few of us and a great pilot. He had a heart that was as big as the sky he flew in!
McKenna Engineering and Equipment
Ed McKenna Sr.
Frank Amason
Walt Stoufer
Ed McKenna Jr.
Sara Hadley
June 14, 2009
What an awesome life he lived and what a great loving family he raised. He will be missed greatly.
Barbra Simpson
June 14, 2009
Your father was always ready to help with any real estate issues. I remember him fondly and with great respect. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Julie Johnson
June 14, 2009
I love you Dad! Julie
June 14, 2009
I love you dad. Julie
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