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Ron Worthington Obituary
May 24, 1945 - April 9, 2025
Ron Worthington, 79, passed away to the arms of Jesus on April 9, 2025. Born in Oakland, Calif. to Dewey and Loneta Worthington in 1945, Ron grew up on a small farm in Ridgefield, Wash. with his two older sisters, Janice (Fish) and Joyce (Hollad). He graduated from Ridgefield High School in 1963. He met the love of his life, Sherry Johnson, at church and the two were married in 1965. After completing his bachelor's degree at University of Washington, Ron and Sherry moved to Longview, Wash. where they raised their two boys, Marty and Mark.
Helping his father to farm as a child created a work ethic in him that he demonstrated until the day he passed. Ron was hired at the Cowlitz PUD in 1968 and worked his way up to Director of Customer Services, a position he held until he retired in 2005.
Ron loved fishing and began journaling his fishing trips beginning in 1968. Every fishing trip, he would journal the date, river, with whom he was fishing, number of fish hooked and landed by each person, bait or lure, water height and color and even wrote short anecdotes about who caught the most. Dozens of volumes were left behind to read and remember. In addition, he would document via spreadsheet the aforementioned statistics for his favorite type of fishing, Winter Steelhead.
Ron was a wonderful family man. He cherished the time spent with his wife, boys and eventually grandchildren, prioritizing them to make sure memories were created. Vacations, projects, repairs, or simply being around those he loved most were most important to him. He demonstrated perfectly how to be a great husband, dad, grandfather, but mostly how to be a true man. His faith in Jesus was unwavering and, although he was private about his life, he was not shy in talking about things eternal. He served his church at Longview Church of the Nazarene as a board member, treasurer and loyal servant to his God.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Janice. He is survived by his loving wife, Sherry; son, Marty and his wife, Melodie; son, Mark and his wife, Christina; grandchildren, Tyler, Rachael, Ryan and Geoffrey; and eight great grandchildren. His life was one to model and although he will be greatly missed, he is now resting in glory and is watching over his family.
Services for Ron will be held on June 21, 2025 at 11 a.m. at the Longview Church of the Nazarene.
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Murray Gustafson
July 19, 2025
Ron, my best friend in high school.When looking for a new friend,Ron fit the character I was looking for in a friend.He was always there for me scholastically.The question the next day at school was how many, weather fish or pheasant, there seamed to be a good number.He and I would walk down to the local grocery store for our noon break fix of corn nuts and Pepsi.A blessing for Ron was when he met Sherry. God had a plan for their lives.we who rubbed shoulders with Ron were blessed because of his character. Ron has finished well and was welcomed home to Gods arms. Thanks Ron for making this earth a better place for us all because of your love for God and allowing him to work through your character. Gus
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Jeff Worthington
June 14, 2025
Always looked forward to conversations and time spent with my cousin Ron. Very kind, thoughtful and intelligent man. There were only a few visits as we grew older, but I appreciated that he took the time to stop and see me in California when he did pass by. I treasure those short visits as a very special memory, and an insight into our family past. Also those childhood times spent with Marty and Mark. It goes so fast. Rest in Peace.
Romy Spooner , Mike Spooner
May 10, 2025
Neighbor Ron was the best neighbor ever. He took such care with his beautiful yard and garden. My husband and I will miss all of the wonderful conversations at the fence. We look at his backyard, admire it, but will miss him. We send much love to Sherry, and their wonderful family.
Dennis Worthington
May 1, 2025
A wonderful cousin who took me fishing with his dad , Uncle Dewey. He will be missed. Our prayers go out for Sherry and the family
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Shari Chagnon
April 29, 2025
Ron was a true role model. My heart goes out to Sherry and the entire family.
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