It is with heartbreaking sadness, we announce the sudden death of Ron Laverty on March 7, 2020. Ron passed away surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 21, 1958 to Arlene Kulju and Ronald Laverty Sr. in Downey, California and spent his youth in Lynwood, Lakewood and Yorba Linda, California, graduating from Troy High School in 1976.
Ron moved to Redmond, Washington in August 1980 and worked at Goodyear in Woodinville. In Woodinville he met and fell in love with Shari MacGregor. They were married in 1992 and Ron became a devoted and loving father to her children, Karl, Robyn and Keith, all who adore him.
He left Goodyear in 1993 to become a Realtor alongside his wife while she was ill. He then opened his own business, called Western Repairs, using the same name as his father-in-law’s Canadian contracting business. Ron immensely enjoyed and excelled at being a General Contractor for 17 years. Most recently he was working at Bath Planet still in the remodeling industry.
Ron was a renaissance man and excelled in many endeavors; including golfing, fly fishing, bowling, cooking and gardening.
He was a music connoisseur. One of his passions was wine making and he became an integral mentor in a wine making group he helped to form in 2000. The group became fast friends. Additionally, Ron never met a dog or cat he didn’t like and they always reciprocated his love.
Ron was beloved by all who knew him. He was a smart, funny, artistic, kind and gentle man. He was always smiling and didn’t take himself too seriously. Ron was a generous and loving soul. He will live on in our hearts forever.
Ron is survived by his loving wife Shari; son Karl Stricker and wife Erica; his daughter Robyn, his son Keith and wife Elisa; as well as his precious grandchildren, Kinsey, Paige and Luke; Ron’s mother, AJ (Arlene) and his brother Roger, as well as extended family and many friends.
Ron was preceded in death by his father, Ron Laverty Sr.
Remembrances can be made to SavingGreatAnimals.org a 501(c)3 rescue organization where Ron was proud to be a volunteer. Donation button is on their website. Susan G. Komen or any charity of your choice.
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