Ronald Kenneth Opitz

Much sympathy to Kristie and Nanette, Ron's wonderful daughters, the mothers of his beloved grandchildren: Sophia, Manny, Ian, Chaz and Eve.

Ron will be deeply missed. I will always remember the smile on his face and his always happy demeanor

Hi Donna

This is John Stone. I was the manager at Eugene Country Club when Ron was there. We used to play golf , had dinner together a few times and went on some golf trips. I am sorry for your loss. I had lost touch with Ron over the years since he moved to Coos bay and I moved to Spokane. He was a great man and I sure enjoyed the times I spent with him

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sincerely,

I greatly admired Ron's commitment to the community and appreciated the opportunity to work with him in SCDC. He will leave a hole in the community.

I enjoyed many conversations over several years at nwnatural in eugene with R.O. Peace be with him.He truly was a good man.

I am sorry for your loss Donna. I was sad to here of Ron's
passing and he was a good friend in Eugene. He lived 3
houses from me on RiverWalk. I have a couple of stories to
share with you 541-345-3784 suppose you would like.
Larry Gubrud

Donna,
All of us will deeply miss Ron and all that he was able to do for the people of the Bay Area. What a wonderful person!
Judy K. Gilbert and Rich Ellerby, M.D.

I am so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. He will be missed. Ron was an exceptional person, and cared deeply about people.

We first met Ron during the interview process for the City, we found Ron to be warm and welcoming. Ron was always pleasant to work with and always looked out for this community. Ron will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

So sorry to hear from Dave down the lane about Ron. We are out of state. Joni and Rick Fox.

Donna and family -

Ron could never be just an acquaintance. We shared many years of friendship, beginning as co-workers at NW Natural Gas,then as Boss/employee, and as mentor and friend as he and I worked on the Coos Bay project. Knowing Ron was so very special and a friendship I will treasure and miss very much. Our last conversation on 2/6/09 will always be so special. We talked about all the highlights of our lives, our children, families, work, golf-he was always such a great player and I always hoped to be on his team when we played in best ball games......my heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to you, we have lost a wonderful person who has been so special in so many people's lives.

I never worked with Ron at NW Natural. My memories of Ron all revolved around NWN golf and NWN functions. He enjoyed both and I agree, he always had a smile. My husband and I will never forget the weekend we spent in Coos Bay playing golf and enjoying an evening with good friends. To Donna and the family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Donna, My heart goes out to you and your families. Ron has been a good friend and mentor to Brian & I since we moved here. Ron has also been a great support to me personally, understanding just how to cope with this illness.Again, love to you all.

Ron
You will missed by all that knew an worked with you.
My prayers an condolences go out to your family.
Good-by friend an God speed.

Ron was my Uncle. He always brought laughter to every family gathering. Uncle Ron was a very Special person. My thoughts & Prayers go out to Donna, Kristie & Nanny.

To Donna and family- We were so sorry to hear about Ron. We really enjoyed having you as friends and neighbors. We will miss his smile and humor. Let us know if there is anything we can do. Our hearts and thoughts are with you.

Ron you always put a smile on my face on couples nite you had so much fun

I didn't always agree with Ron, but I came to know he believed in what he was doing, and I found him to be a good man.

As I think back on the moments I spent with Ron, all I can remember is the love that just poured out of his words, his deeds, and his character. I remember asking him if there was anything he could do for a homeless high school girl in town, and he immediately got to work and didn't stop until he had found her a new place to live. He'd spend hours with me talking about life, even when he had so much else on his plate with the SCDC. What Ron leaves behind is an incredible friendship, and a resume of absolute unconditional love for every individual he met.

I'll miss you, Ron.

I remember first meeting Ron at Kaffe 101 in his Bandon Dunes outfit, he is the friendliest person you will ever meet and every once in a while I got to sit and chat with him for a bit. Great knowing him for a very short time.

Donna, what a lonelier place the World will be without Ron. Please know that you are in my thoughts and my prayers. Be strong, and may you find Solace in the love that you and Ron shared.