Ronald Edward Arnold

Ron Arnold passed away peacefully on March 29, 2022 at the age of 85 after complications from a stroke. He was born December 13, 1936 and began his working career with Kresges for 3 ½ years. The remainder of his career was working for Crown Zellerbach (Crown Paper, Unisource) for 33 years in sales and management in Saskatoon. He retired at age 56 and started driving for Connoisseur Limousine for the next 15 years. He was also a member of IATSE for over 25 years working spotlight and setup at events at the Centennial Auditorium (TCU Place). Ron was a member of the Saskatoon Usadian Executive Association for over 40 years serving as President and Secretary Treasurer. He was a member of the Saskatoon Nutana Lions Club for over 50 years making many close friends. He served as District Governor and was appointed to a 3-year term as Campaign Coordinator for SightFirst, responsible for raising funds in SK, MB and NW Ontario to help prevent blindness. Ron received many honours and awards in Lions including the International Presidents Award, the Melvin Jones Fellowship, and Lions Club International Life Membership and induction into the Sask Lions Hall of Fame. Ron was very active in Lions attending over 30 Multiple District Conventions and 12 International Conventions. He had the privilege of serving on the host committee for the 2008 USA/Canada Leadership forum held in Saskatoon. Being a Lions member was important to Ron as he loved serving those in need, and he enjoyed the fellowship of Lionism. He was predeceased by his wife Louise in 2004, and is survived by his children Dawn and Doug (Tara); grandchildren Kyler (Jody), Brady and Brooke; Great Grandchildren Jaxon, Kaycee, Jordyn; brother Gerry in Winnipeg, Sisters-in-Law Roxanne Dyck of Christopher Lake and Pat Dyck of Kelowna, and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be a private family funeral as per Ron’s request. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ron’s memory may be made to Lions Clubs International Foundation, or a charity of your choice. The family would like to thank the many friends Ron made through Lions in Saskatoon and around the world; the residents and staff of The Village at Stonebridge, Ron’s home for the last 4 years; and the staff of 7Med at SPH who assisted Ron in his final days. Arrangements entrusted to David Schurr.