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Ronald Jarman Obituary
Ron was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania the first of three boys to Clark and Margaret Jarman. After graduating high school, he attended Lafayette College on a golf scholarship and then received a law degree from the University of Oregon. Ron fell in love with exploring the mountains and fly fishing out west. He married the love of his life, Susan B. Manly, in 1971, and they settled in Washington State and then Eastern Idaho. The majority of his legal career was spent in Pocatello, ID as a trial lawyer and one of the most successful civil rights attorneys of his generation in the Idaho bar. He retired to Sheridan, Montana in 2009. An avid sportsman, he enjoyed baseball, skiing and hunting and always wanted to enjoy his outdoor pursuits in the company of his nearest and dearest. He also loved live music, especially his beloved Grateful Dead. But his friends and family knew him first and foremost as one of the most passionate fly fishermen in the rivers around the west. Ron was a man of brilliant wit and deep humanity. He is survived by his wife, Susan of Sheridan, his son Kenny of Jackson, WY and daughter Tippi of Pocatello, ID, his brother Mike, two nephews and two nieces.
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Jim hare
May 31, 2025
Ron and I were at Lafayette together and in same fraternity. Too bad I didn´t know he was close by to me in Oregon.
Jim hare
December 12, 2021
I´m sorry to here of Ron´s death. We were fraternity brothers at Lafayette. Since I have lived in oregon for quite some time, it´s too bad our paths didn´t cross.
ROBYN & MIKE CROFT
September 27, 2021
We are deeply saddened by Ron's passing. He was so fun to be around and a great debater. We will always remember him fondly. Love to you, Susan, Ken & Doreen, & Tippi.
Ken Underwood
June 16, 2021
So sorry for your loss He was such a great person to be around and had lots of fun with him. Condolences to the family, Suzy, Kenny, and Tippy
Grace Owens
June 15, 2021
I was stunned to read of Ron´s death. I respected him greatly and enjoyed knowing him. My sympathy to all the family.
Grace Owens
Boise
JIM OBRIEN
June 9, 2021
RON WAS ONE OT THE GREAT PEOPLE I KNEW GROWING. THE GOLF WAS INCIDENTAL BUT HE WAS THE ONLY GUY I EVER KNEW WHO DROVE THE 9TH GREEN AT THE SCRANTON COUNTRY CLUB. SUSY AND HER FAMILY WERE GREAT. HOPE SHE AND MOM R WELL
Joyce Burnett
June 9, 2021
I'm so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. I will fondly remember him and his love for fishing. He was always so fun to be around. He was one of the best lawyers I have had the pleasure of knowing. My condolences to you, Susie, as well as to your children.
Jackie Cranor
June 8, 2021
Dear Susie, so saddened to hear of the passing of your dear husband. Wishing you comfort and peace. Remembering you fondly from Bonneville Days
Ken Underwood
June 7, 2021
Offer my sincere condolences on Ron´s passing. What a great person and so happy I got to know him Remember the good times
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