Ron was a much-loved husband, father and grandfather. Storyteller, comedian, traveler and angler–semicolon– he loved a good laugh and time with family and friends. He relished fishing, camping, canoeing, biking and playing with his grandchildren.
Ron grew up in Saskatchewan and worked passionately as a Chartered Professional Accountant in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Upon his retirement, he gave back to the community by volunteering with many different organizations. He gave of his financial expertise to CESO, Good Samaritan Society, NABI, to mention a few.
Ron died as he wished, at home with his family by his side. Ron will be greatly missed by Heidi, his wife of 47 years, as well as his daughters Stacy (Rod), Stephanie (Ryan) and Lindsay (Joel), grandchildren Kailie, Reid, Scarlet, Sawyer, Spencer and Claire–semicolon– brothers Wally (Shirley) and Allan–semicolon– sister-in-law Frieda–semicolon– nieces and nephews–semicolon– many good friends and colleagues. Ron was predeceased by his parents Waller and Anne Grainger–semicolon– parents-in-law Reinhold and Emma Tittelmeier.
Memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 29 at 2:00 p.m.at St. Albert Evangelical Lutheran Church, 11 Glenview Crescent in St. Albert.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia &Lymphoma Society of Canada (www.llscanada.org). In memory of Ron, please consider donating blood (Red Cross Canadian Blood Services www.blood.ca).
Kim Howlett says
Heidi and family, my sincerest condolences to you all. May you find peace and solace in your memories.
Dawn Durnin says
I am so sad to hear of the passing of my cousin Ronnie. He was such a nice, pleasant, good natured guy. I sure spent a lot of time and knew him well in our younger days. This picture of him looks exactly how I remember him. Smiling. Heidi I am so sorry that you have lost him.
Gary Cookson says
I had the fun and privilege of working with Ron for many years at the WCB. We had many interactions over that time and I found him very helpful in resolving issues. He had a great sense of humour and his laugh was so contagious. He rode a bike to work even in the worst weather; I frequently offered to have one of the doctors in the medical department see him to try and find him some relief from this “crazy” practice – Ron just roared in laughter at the suggestion. We’ve lost a good one, bon voyage old friend.
Donna Blatz says
Stacy and family, our deepest sympathy in the passing of your Dad. We know it is very hard, but you know his suffering is over and he is in a better place.
Marlene Hanson says
To Heidi and family,
Please accept my deepest condolences in the loss of your dear life partner. I recall the many stories of your amazing outdoor adventures together, during our Parkdale days. May you find strength and comfort in the days ahead, through the many beautiful memories you created together and as a family.
Sincerely,
Marlene
Christine & Elzear Berg says
Words can not say how sorry we are,
Words can not heal the hurt in your hearts,
If an ear, a shoulder or or a helping hand can make a difference, call upon us day or night.
Sending prayers and strength to you all,
Christine & Elzear