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Ronnie Matthew Strank
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Ronnie Strank Obituary
Ron spent many winters on the Big Island, Hawaii. For the past number of years Ron had been heavily involved in Edmonton Pickleball Association. He was a member of the Hash House Harriers Running Club. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and loved to dance! There are several festivals who will miss his volunteer hours.
A Celebration of Life will be held on May 22 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm at the Royal Mayfair Golf Club, 9450 Groat Rd NW, Edmonton. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ron's name to the Mental Health Foundation: www.mentalhealthfoundation.ca.
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2011 Seattle
September 24, 2018
Sherry Oleksyn
July 18, 2018
I did not have the chance to meet Ron myself, but my 12 year old did just shortly before his passing. I wish I had the opportunity to thank him for the incredible impact he made on my son, Logan, in such a short time. Sending prayers to his family for many blessings and hoping comfort is found knowing he was not only loved but truly left an impression on old friends and new friends, even the young ones. My son will cherish every moment Ron spent mentoring and teaching him for the rest of his life.
Bev and Dick Skarnes
July 5, 2018
give me four! We will miss you
Cecile Schultz
May 23, 2018
Dear Jeff and Jason,
Holding you in my heart and prayers.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Cecile Schultz
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Terry and Lora Heise
May 22, 2018
We are very saddened by the sudden passing of Ron and have shared many celebrations and fond memories over the years that he was a part of. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Helena Arsenault
May 22, 2018
Jason and Jeff I am so sorry for your loss. I have no words to express how sorry I am for your family. Ron was so kind, always made sure that everyone was included.He was always dancing, as he would say, "It would be a shame to waste a good song" You are missed Ron.
Heather, Corinne, Doug, and Robert the Harvey Clan
May 21, 2018
Sending our love and condolences to the family. Although we are miles apart and didn't see each other that often, when our families did get together we always had lots of fun! I still and always will treasure those wonderful memories; the last one being our Fairmont family reunion. Ron is now in the company of the rest of our family members in heaven, oh what a time they must be having. God bless to you all from your West Coast cousins
May 21, 2018
Bill and Lynda Supanich
May 21, 2018
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Roz & Lindsay HObbs
May 20, 2018
Ron was such an incredible person on so many levels. So inclusive, the first one to welcome anyone on the Pickle Ball courts, the first one to lend a hand, the first one to organize a game, a party, or any kind of get together. He was our social organizer. We will miss him beyond what words can say. Without a doubt he is still at it today! warm hugs for you Ron
Helen and Doug Thomson
May 20, 2018
Ron has made a lasting difference to the entire Edmonton and surrounding area pickleball community and to each of us personally. He loved the game and he also loved the friendships that grew out of the game. On a daily basis, he was central to our Edmonton Pickleball Club, whether it was at Royal Gardens or at Westridge. His passion and commitment has touched us all and we extend our sincere sympathies to Ron's family.
RIP Ron Aloha from Kona. All of us girls will miss dancing at On The Rocks. Peace and love to You and Yours. A Hui Hou=�
Terri Kachurka
May 20, 2018
Ron couldn't sit still, he had to dance....So Ron how does it feel to Soar and be at Rest?
Jenny Newton
May 19, 2018
Dear Jason & Jeff - I'm deeply saddened by the news of your dads passing. He was such a special person and I have so many great memories of him. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Dinah and Lee Rodgers & Family
May 19, 2018
We will never forget him and know for certain we will never have another friend like him. His energy was infectious and honestly, a bit exhausting at times. Although Ron was not a huge fan of geocaching, in 2012 he took us on a fabulous road trip to Jasper National Park in his RV just so we could enjoy the beauty of Canada and do a little caching at the same time. We downloaded our GPS's with four or five geocaches we hoped to search for. But Ron had loaded his Ipad with coordinates to EVERY hidden geocache along our way and was determined we find as many as possible. He would pull up to a spot, hustle us out of the RV, then take off on his own quest, sometimes finding it before we could even get our GPS turned on. That's the Ron who will always make us smile.
We have so many stories we could tell from the few short years we knew Ron -- One of his "hobbies", second to pickleball perhaps, was checking out garage sales. On the Saturdays I was not able to go with him, he would often stop by afterward with a trunk full of treasure to share, always something he knew I would like.
We are so grateful that our lives intercepted with Ron's. We feel blessed to have had him as our friend but are so crushingly sad that he left us in the manner which he did. One garage sale trinket he gifted us is a small ceramic placard which will forever be my favorite reminder of him.
Dear Ron, we can only hope you are at peace. Please know that you have left behind a wonderful legacy of friends and family that loved you dearly and will miss you forever.
2012
May 19, 2018
Kona Hawaii 2015
Dinah Rodgers
May 19, 2018
A gift from Ron...
Dinah Rodgers
May 19, 2018
VFW Hall ~ Kona Hawaii
May 19, 2018
Stephen Kushner
May 18, 2018
I met Ron through pickleball and what a great guy. Generous with his time, welcoming and passionate about the sport.Ron was a wonderful volunteer and a kind and enthusiastic person.He will be missed by many of us.
Tracy Bennedsen
May 18, 2018
Ron will be missed here in Kona. He was always willing to help out for our VFW Auxiliary. Tracy Bennedsen
Rhona Mackay
May 18, 2018
Our family sends condolences for your loss. Ron was amazing, went above and beyond when our Mom passed. He helped paddle the canoe to spread her ashes on the Kona blue waters. He will be truly missed.
Rose and Dave Dykes
May 18, 2018
Jeff and Jason, we are so sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We have many great memories of Ron, always fun to be with, great person.
New Years 2016
Jane Schick
May 18, 2018
Rock Fest 2016
Jane Schick
May 18, 2018
Jane Schick
May 18, 2018
I was so sad to learn of Ronnie's passing today. I met Ronnie in Hawaii in 2015 while visiting my cousin Annie. He met up with us at the Legion and what a sparkle of fun he was! and always smiling, and so kind and helpful. Not a year later we ran into him again at the Sawmill banquet house on New Years Eve - smiling and dancing to his hearts content! He would pop up everywhere and he always remembered me and would always agree to a picture. I ran into him at Rock Fest in Edmonton two years in a row, always volunteering and with such joy in what he was doing. I will miss seeing him. It was a pleasure to have known him for a few years. My condoloences to his family. RIP Ronnie
May 17, 2018
Barry & Diane Charchun
May 17, 2018
Our deepest sympathy to Ronnies family. We met Ronnie in Kona and spent many an evening with him dancing and partying...he truly loved the Big Island and was very happy there - we will miss him..Aloha
Annie Reece
May 17, 2018
Kona Hawaii will miss "Ronnie Knows how" we are all very saddened by his passing. He always was happy to help out. He rented a room from me one winter. By day 2, he had fixed everything that needed fixing.
A hui hou ( Till we meet again)
With love and Aloha
Annie
May 17, 2018
To Jason & Jeff - We were very sad to hear about your Dad. We have many memories of all the good times we had together. Our deepest sympathy to you both & the rest of the family. Thinking of you -
Bonnie & Stan
Carolina Flores
May 17, 2018
My condolences to the Strank family. I met Ron 4 years ago and I will remember his willingness to integrate people. His friendliness and his love for life. I am very sad about his passing. God bless you Ron.
Mary lou Veinott nee Harvey
May 17, 2018
Dear family our thoughts and prayers are with you.We remember our wonderful time at the family reunion that Ron organized in Fairmount B C. Ron will be missed.Hugs to you all love your cousins from the east
May 17, 2018
Cathy Fuller
May 17, 2018
I am so saddened and shocked to hear of Ron's passing. I have so many memories of Ron. Where ever there was a Pickleball Court, Ron was there. He was a great volunteer to not only Spruce Grove Pickleheads but he also got involved in other clubs. He love the game so much that it would be of the norm for him to hit several clubs in one day. Ron helped out so many people. He was a giver, not a taker. We became friends shortly after I met him. We would sometimes go out for a drink after playing and talk for a few hours. He was a great support when I needed him and he thanked me for my support. He was so proud of his son's and his grandson. He always had a new picture to show me of his grandson. My condolences go out to his family.
I am still in disbelieve over his passing. I just texted him prior to his passing. How could he be gone shortly after we talked? I have so many memories of him. We had good times together. He will be missed by so many people. I wonder if he ever knew how many lives he touched. Sad time for all of us that knew him. Very sad time.
May 17, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time. We have very fond memories of Ron during our days when our boys were in hockey together.
doug Fogg
May 17, 2018
We will all miss your texts( come we are playing pickleball at 9) and you being there to ALWAYS lend a hand from getting people together or grabbing a hammer and help to build a walk way, or just helping in any way you could . You will be missed
Shelley Rolheiser
May 17, 2018
To the Strank family, I extend my heartfelt sympathy. May your happy memories get you through your darkest days and may God give you the strength to overcome your grief.
Randy & Darlene Zingle
May 17, 2018
Ron, we're going to miss you on so many levels. Be at peace.
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