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Ronald Routh Obituary
Ronald Gene ROUTH Ronald Routh was born on February 24, 1943 in Superior, WI. and passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer on January 2, 2003. He is survived by his wife Dakoda Routh, son Donald Scott, daughters Diane (Ray) Healy and Mindy (Bob) Zeka, five grandchildren and numerous other relatives. Special thanks to all the people who supported the family through this time. Memorial Services will be at Faith Lutheran Church, 8208 18th Ave. N.E., Seattle, WA. on Saturday, January 11, 2003 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Overlake Cancer Recourse Center, 1035 116th Ave. N.E., Bellevue, WA. 98004.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Don Adams
January 22, 2003
First of all, my deepest sympathy to Dakoda, Scott, Diane and Mindy on the loss of your husband and father. This is a time of grief, but it is also a time of remembering some of the good times we have shared. One of my memories of cousin Ron has stuck with me for a long time. When I was 6 or 7, my mom, dad and Grandma Delly made a trip out to Seattle from Minnesota to visit Harold, Mabel and Ron. In one of our conversations, we remarked how much we would like to taste your famous Washington cherries. I don't have to tell you about Ron's mischievious sense of humor. He showed up later with a large pail of the best cherries any of us had tasted, and when Mabel asked where he had gotten them, he just laughed that mischievious laugh of his. I suspect that some neighbor contributed to our enjoyment, although I doubt they realized it. Your cherries have been my favorite ever since!
Ron, I will miss you.
Josie Whitehead
January 10, 2003
I will miss Ron's happy and carefree persona, and those days of fishing with him and Dakoda, as I miss my Jimmy. I'm sure he's going around with his ever present coffee cup looking for that next cup of Joe.
My condolences to Dakoda, Scott, Mindy and Diane. I will see you at the services.
Jim & Lynn Becker
January 8, 2003
Ron was a good friend in a time not so long ago. I can only say that I regret loosing touch with him and Dakoda a few years back. I’ll always remember Ron as a great friend and mentor. He was always there with a kind word and a friendly smile. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dakoda and family.
Jim, Lynn & Family
John & Amy Hacker
January 8, 2003
It was great to see Ron on his last journey across the country. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dakoda & the family.
John & Amy
Mary Kapustka
January 8, 2003
We are so glad we had the chance to see Ron when he and Dakoda were making their rounds in the midwest this past fall. He will be missed. Our sympathy to Dakoda, Scott, Diane and Mindy. We will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Love,
John, Mary, Bryan, Kyle and Alec
Ardis Hacker
January 7, 2003
Ron was a very special person in my life. When we were small children we were inseparably, except of course when our parents kept us apart so we wouldn't get in so much trouble. It took us several years to figure out that we weren't placed in the same class in school on orders from our parents. It would have been too much for any teacher. When Ron and his family moved to WA, we were heartbroken to be separated and placed rubber bands on each others wrists until we would see each other again. I'm sure Ron is now hanging around heaven, wearing a rubber band around his wrist, and waiting for my arrival.
My sincere sympathy to Dakoda and all of the family on your great loss. My prayers are with you.
Love, Ardis
Valerie Gemmell
January 6, 2003
Though we only knew Ron a short 5 years, he made us feel as though we had been friends forever. We shall miss him and pray for his family that has been touched by his passing.
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