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SMITH, Ron

It is with great sadness that the family of Ron Smith announces his passing on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016, at the age of 66. He leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Joyce and 3 children, Derek (Aya), Dean (Rebecca), and Michelle (Rick) Tobin. He will be fondly remembered by his 6 grandchildren, Finn, Aki, Grace, Logan, Dylan and Rowyn.

 

He is survived by 2 sisters, Sheila (Don) Kennedy, Jeannie (Len) Russell and 2 brothers, Trev (Lesley) and Ed (Vicki). A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC.

 

We would like to express our gratitude to Palliative Care Nurses Leisa and Anne. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Ron’s memory to the Cancer Center for the Southern Interior. If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”

Service
Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 1:00 pm

Location
Springfield Funeral Home

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The service for SMITH, Ron is scheduled for Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 1:00 pm . Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

Address & Contact for Service Location:

Springfield Funeral Home

2020 Springfield Road Kelowna, BC

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Condolences

  • Sharon Hunter (Wittich) says:

    To all the Smith family. Please accept my condolences on Ron’s passing. I have good memories of Ron and will always be happy to have known him. Sharon

  • Anne and Abe Thiessen says:

    Thoughts and prayers with the family at this difficult time in life. Ron will be missed as he was a good friend and always ready to talk a little work.

  • Ashley and Debbie says:

    On behalf of Do All Automotive, we would like to express our deepest condolences, and heartfelt sympanthy to Ron’s family. We are saddened to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. He will be greatly missed at the shop.
    Ashley, Deb and the Do All staff.

  • Michael Burns says:

    Dear Smith family,

    On behalf of his 3 nephews in Texas (myself, Matt, and Kevin), we express our deepest condolences. We were very fond of Uncle Ron and have a lot of memories of him. We feel this loss alongside you. We love you all.

  • Sheri Robinson says:

    Dear Michelle and family, I am so truly sorry for your loss. I know the pain you are going through right now and I wish there was a way to make it a bit better. Please know that I am always thinking of you and yours. Your dad was so lucky to have a family who fought with him as long and as hard as you all did and I thank you, your mom and dad in your help in fighting for my mom.

  • Stu and Joanne Greenhough says:

    We are so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

  • Leisa says:

    So privileged to have been one of Ron’s nurses… Such an incredible man with an amazing, dedicated family. Joyce, Dean, Derick and Michelle, you have done an amazing job supporting not only your husband/dad but also each other…. I truly admire you all.

    Thinking of you,
    Leisa

  • Brian Drought says:

    Joyce, Derek, Dean, Michelle and Sheila, Ed, Trevor, Jeanie & families… my thoughts are with you all, he will be missed by everyone who knew him. Always remember that special smile !

  • Blair & Denise Jean says:

    Our condolences, Ron was a good, hardworking man!

  • Daryl Smith, Kathy Smith, Juniper Equipment Ltd. says:

    Our thoughts are with you Joyce and with the family at this most difficult time. We were deeply sadden with the news. A privilege to have known and to have worked with Ron over the years. He was positive, energetic, and a get it done kind of guy. Enjoyed and entertained at every stop he made to our shop. Ron will be truly missed.

  • Christopher Horrobin says:

    To all of the Smith family, our thoughts and sympathies are with you at this very sad and difficult time. From all the family in England.

  • Keith & Bobbi Baker says:

    We were so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Smith family during this difficult time.

  • Gil Barry says:

    Our thoughts are with you all in this most difficult time! Gil and Jean Barry

  • Grant Topham says:

    So sorry to hear of the passing of our long time friend. I fondly rember times working with Ron, coffee, lunches and looking at some of the jobs he was working on, he always had so many things on the go at one time, and succeeded at them all, such a hard working great friend that we will truly miss.
    Grant Topham

  • George Poitras says:

    I’m a 2nd. cousin to Ron and sadly have not seen or met Ron for too many years. I remember Ron as a young full of energy man and he was the guy who said here I come world get ready and he proved that in his successful life. God bless. George & Claire Poitras

  • Roberta Wiig Berg says:

    Fantastic that we could watch Ron’s service and wonderful slides. They were a fine tribute to him; I wish I’d known my cousin. Love and condolences to all the family, Roberta

  • George Poitras says:

    HELLO GANG, SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE NEWS ABOUT RON, SO SORRY TO MAKE AN APPEARANCE LIKE THIS BUT I DO WISH YOU ALL THE VERY BEST IN YOUR FUTER PLEASE GIVE SHEILA AND DON A BIG HUG IT’S BEEN A LIKE TIME SINCE WE ME HAVE MET. GOD BLESS. GEORGE POIUTRAS

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