Lee Ron Galbraith

Lee Ron Galbraith, known as Ron to his family and friends, passed away on January 4, 2016 after a courageous fight with cancer. He was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on June 3, 1940 to Ronald Charles and Gertrude Suzie Galbraith. After graduating from Rigby High School, he attended the University of Idaho. Upon graduation from the University of Idaho, he joined the United States Air Force as a commissioned officer and served for 20 years. His love of travel and adventure made the military a fitting career. After his military service, Ron worked for the State of California until his retirement. Ron was an avid snow skier and spent 12 years as a member of the National Ski Patrol. Ron was an accomplished, avid runner/jogger as well with many 5k fun runs under his belt. He was very proud of his Scottish heritage and was a member of the Scottish America Military Service. Additionally, Ron spent countless hours as an EMT instructional assistant, another hobby that filled Ron’s retirement years. He was a loving father and husband and is survived by his wife Judy Galbraith and his three children, Jodie Usachenko, Jeffery Galbraith and Jennifer Aguilar. He is also survived by his six grandchildren, Natalya Usachenko, Alyosha Usachenko, Rachel Galbraith, Ryan Galbraith, Nathan Galbraith, and Avery Aguilar, his sisters Marcia Thomson, Carol Biancalana and his brother Ron Gridley. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Lambert Funeral Home, 400 Douglass Blvd, Roseville, CA followed by a Graveside service at Sacramento Valley VA National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, CA at 1:00 p.m. A celebration of Ron will be held at Veterans Memorial Hall, 1305 North First Street, Dixon, CA immediately following the Graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the following charities, Disabled American Veterans or American Cancer Society.