Ronald Gene McFadden

Ron graduated from South Salem High School in 1966. Shortly after graduation he joined the US Air Force, serving 20 years from 1967 – 1987. In 1967, he was sent to Vietnam and served for one year. Ron was always so proud of his country and his service. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).

After retiring from the military, Ron moved to Bend, Oregon where he worked for the Red Cross. It was there that he met Shannon, his wife of 20 years. They returned to Salem in 2004 and Ron worked at Howell, Edwards, Doerksen Funeral Home until he officially retired a few years ago. It was a perfect ending of his work because Ron had such a kind heart and loved helping people.

Ron was preceded in death by his Mother, Betty Haynes; Father, Pat McFadden; and Brothers, Kevin (Mack) McFadden, Carl Haynes and Leland Haynes.

Survivors are his wife, Shannon; Brother, Roger McFadden (Lori); Sisters: Sue McFadden, Margie Porter (Rex), Carla Berrier (Richard). Sons: Clint McFadden (Rachel), Jeff McFadden (Betsy), Troy Applebery and Eric Carpenter; Daughters: Heather McFadden, Janene Serpa (Vito), 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Ron will be laid to rest at Willamette National Cemetery, in Portland, with full military honors on August 22nd. Ron’s Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 24th at 1:00 pm at First Church of the Nazarene, 1550 Market St. NE, Salem, OR 97301. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Alzheimer’s Association.

The US department of Veterans Affairs has created a Veterans Memorial Page for Ron. Please view the page at Veterans Legacy Memorial for Ronald G. McFadden at vlm.cem.va.gov and consider submitting a tribute message, or sharing a memory, photograph or story.