Today my Dad would have been 80 years old. He was an amazing Man. Happy Birthday Pop!! I know you are going to have one heck of a party in heaven. Love you !!!!

Just thinking about you Pop. A lot of great memories. Can’t believe it has been six years already. Always in my heart. Love ya Pop. 

It’s been five years now Pop. I miss our talks over morning coffee. Watching football games aren’t the same without you, but I know it will be a glorious day when God calls us home and we are together again. I love you so much. 

Happy birthday brother.I MISSED CALLING YOU TODAY.I bet you have quite a view of the fireworks looking down on the world. I am going to be in Orlando in August. I will miss you. I love you.

Ron and I were college roomates (Ariz State) way back in 1962-64/65. Haigler Hall. A brilliant man that helped me through some technical challenges in college. I haven't seen him since college. Great memories, great guy!  Alan Cass, cass44 at outlook.com

Ron, dear old Buddy, we will miss you and your smile.  I will always have the Greatest Memories of our time in Haigler Hall and the USAF.

See you sometime in the future
One of the Three Amigos
Al Atherton

Ron was one of the finest people I have known. I worked with him for many years and was always cheered by his good mood and upbeat personality. He was very good at his job and always willing to help and  work with those around him. I would like to express my sympathy to the Breeden family in their loss.

 I think back to the time I would come over to the house and try to stump him on some trivia or ask him a question I knew had no answer.
Each and every time he had an answer for me with out fail in an instant. I learned quickly that he was one of the smartest men I've ever known.
One day I mentioned I wondered how many balloons it would take to lift up a grown man.
Without a pause he broke into a logical speech on this topic and all I  could do was stand in amazement at information that was being given to me.
I can say that Mr. Breeden was one of the few men that I respected and enjoyed being around.
He always smiled and made you feel at home when you were around him. He will be sorely missed by all. A great man, a great husband, a great father, a great grandfather and a great friend has left us in body but not spirit.
See you on the other side, I look forward to learning more from you.

The angels rejoice as a good soul has made his way home! My sincere sympathies go out to Edwina, his loving & adoring wife, to Tracy, Andrew & Lucas...who were his pride and joy. Mr. Breeden was a marvelous man, with a terrific sense of humor and loving open arms to all those he met. Although your hearts will always ache for his physical presence, one day we will all be united again.  Until that day, take comfort in the memories. Rest in peace Mr. Breeden.  Love, The Campbell Family...Chuck, Melissa, Brenna & Colin

The most precious memories of Pop-Pop I have are of him tucking me in at night when I was younger and then he'd tell my favorite brachiasuar and I a bedtime story, and then leave the hall light on for me because he always said the light chases away the dark. That is what I remind myself of every day, the light chases away the dark. Pop Pop always cheered me up and gave me many hugs and kisses that I'll cherish in my heart for the rest of my life. I love you, Pop Pop, and can't wait to hug you again in Heaven.

I worked with Ron at Martin Marietta and he was a very good man with compassion for all!

To the Breeden family - my extended family, I am deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Breeden but also so grateful to have been a part of this fun, loving and giving family's life for the past 28 years.  I send all my love, thoughts and prayers to the entire family.  
 It was both an exciting and daunting time as Tracy and I prepared to leave home and room together in college.  That next life chapter could have been overwhelming.  Mr. Breeden was always so supportive of not only his daughter Tracy but me as well, addressing both our successes and missteps in his positive, kind, gentle, humorous and patient manner.  Mr. Breeden's omnipresent spirit is a gift he gave to all who knew him.  
Goodbye for now but not forever.

My favorite memory of pop pop was when we would play Wii sports bowling and he would jump up and down when he would hit he pins.He always knew how to make me smile and laugh when i'm feeling down and it always brought my spirits back up. He was my best friend and its hard to let go but I know that hes in heaven feeling no pain while watching over his family from above.

My grandfather was the greatest man I have ever known. Always so kind, a helping hand... He was one of my best friends and I love him dearly. He will never be forgotten and I will cherish all of the memories we shared. I will miss him but can't wait for the day I see him again. I love you Pop-Pop!

I had the distinct pleasure of working with Ron for many years on the LANTIRN program. He was one of the kindest people with whom I've been associated. Ron had an ever-present smile and was always ready with a kind word. He maintained a pleasant disposition no matter the challenge or circumstances. Those characteristics of his earned my utmost and everlasting respect. My deepest condolences to the entire Breeden family.

I am sorry for your loss, may God be with the family at this difficult time. Phi.4:13

A good friend and always a delight to be with. Sheila and I will always remember Ron and enjoy the many memories. He often had a way to give good advice, and yet make it seem like it was your idea.  We know he is surrounded by the truly Amazing Grace by being in the very presence of his savior Jesus.  Edwina, Andrew, Lucas and Tracy, you are in our prayers.

To the Breeden family, My thoughts and prayers are with you.  Mr. Breeden was a very loving husband, father, grandfather.  He always waved to my siblings and me whenever he saw us.  Always has a smile on his face.  He will be truly missed.  God bless everyone and RIP Mr. Breeden.

May you Rest In Peace Mr. Breeden... My deepest condolences to my co-worker and friend, Tracy Martinez and her entire family... Sarah, I know how hard is to see your Grandpa gone, I lost both of mine already, but the memories I shared with them will be cherished forever, I hope you do the same. I'm very sorry Mrs. Breeden for your loss. May you find the strength to carry on in your family and the memories you made with your husband. God Bless you All...

I remember Mr. Breeden as being friendly with a great sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Breeden family during this challenging time.

I had the great pleasure of growing up in Peoria, AZ, with Ron and his sister, Renee.  I am proud to call them my cousins.  The memories from those years are treasures I will always hold dear.  There was their dad's rooster; their mom's roses that tourists traveling through town would stop and admire.  And a favorite memory...Ron telling my mom--his Auntie Bubba--how wine was made.  She immediately poured her "hidden" jug of Mogan David down the drain!  Ron drove me to my first high school dance, carefully putting a blanket on the front seat of the car so my formal dress wouldn't get snagged.  I smile, I laugh, I cry at these memories.  I last saw Ron and his beautiful Edwina about 9 years ago when they came to visit us.  I smile when I remember how they fell in love with a nearby restaurant, Claim Jumper.  They loved the giant cookies.  We enjoyed many of them here with coffee.  I never eat there without thinking of Ron and Edwina.  Ron was a man of God who treasured his wife, his children, his grandchildren.  His gentle nature will be missed, but we hold tightly to our memories of this wonderful man.  We will meet him again.  I say goodnight, Ron, not goodbye.  Love and hugs to all,

We love you daddy...oh yes we do...we'll always love you....and we'll be true...when you're not with us we're blue...oh daddy we love you!  Cha cha cha!!!
We sang that song often just to see you smile.   We'll always love you.  We'll see you again.
Love,

Edwina & family,
My family and I send our deepest condolences. Praise God you were all blessed with years of being loved and cared for; surrounded by such a beautiful Man of God who had the sweetest giving soul and amazing spirit....Ron's mission here is accomplished, he is Resting and at Peace, PTL! 
I will miss our visits but I Thank you Father for bringing Ron into my life! 
So long Ron til we meet again~

My mom would has lit a candle in prayer for Ronald Breeden.  God bless the Breeden Family

Such a sweet man and neighbor.  I will always remember his smile and how your parents would gather together in a prayer group before sending us off to school.  Love you guys & sending prayers to your family.  XOXO

Rip Mr. Breeden 
Great neighbor since 1979 you will be missed.

Sending love to all the lives touched by such an amazing and loving man.

Lucas...my condolences to you and your entire family. I still remember how kind you father and mother were to me when I came over to join you guys for movie night...almost 23 years ago now!

OBITUARY

Ronald L. Breeden

4 July, 1943 – 10 March, 2015

Grissom Funeral Home and Crematory

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