Ronald Robert Butterbaugh, 82, of Grants Pass died on Saturday, February 3, 2018, just eight days shy of his 83rd birthday. Ron was a twin, born in Covina, California on February 11, 1935 to Merle and Harriet Butterbaugh. Ron and his brother Harry were the first set of twins born at Inter-Community Hospital that survived.
Ron attended Bonita High School and La Verne College, both in La Verne California. He taught wood shop and mechanical drawing for many years at South Tahoe Intermediate School. He was a resident of South Lake Tahoe for over 30 years.
In 1997, Ron married Joan Christians. They built a beautiful home in Sedona AZ.
Preceded in death by his wife, and his twin brother Harry. In 2014, Ron moved to Southern Oregon to be near his children and grandchildren
Ron is survived by his older sister, Lois Godfrey of La Verne CA, three children, Sue Raycraft (Steve), Tom Butterbaugh (Kim) and Cindy Egli (Dennis), of Grants Pass, as well as 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchilden.
No services are planned. Professional services conducted by Chapel of the Valley- L.B. Hall Funeral Home. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family www.chapel-valley.com
