Ronald Eugene Summers

Ronald Eugene Summers obituary

Ronald Eugene Summers

Ronald Summers Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Columbia Funeral Home & Cremation Center on Aug. 22, 2025.
Ronald Eugene Summers, Sr. died peacefully in his sleep at home, August19, 2025, in St. Helens, OR. He had been in declining health since being diagnosed with Alzheimer's a number of years ago. Ron was born October 24, 1938, in Denver, Colorado but lived the majority of his life in Oregon. He grew up in Tillamook and graduated from Tillamook High School in 1956. He was retired after 40 years of service with PNW Bell, US West, and Qwest, which became Centurylink. He volunteered with the Oregon National Guard from the 1960's into the 1970's. Ron is survived by his wife Libby Summers; sons Ronald Jr. (Cindy) of St. Helens; John (Anita) of Chapel Hill, NC; and Donald of Seattle, WA; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; and numerous great family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his only daughter Sheryl Summers and a grandson Dave Summers. There will be no service and he will be cremated and ashes spread at a later date by family.

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