Ronald John Pavlik,72, passed away on August 31, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. He was born on October 9, 1946 to the late Steve and Genevieve Pavlik in Bridgeview, Illinois. Ron worked as a Crew Chief Master for the 161st Refueling Division (Copperheads) of the Arizona Air National Guard. He proudly served in the United States Air Force and did tours in Vietnam and Operation Desert Storm.
He loved skiing, traveling the world, scuba diving, playing poker, and generally just having a good time being with friends and family.
Ron is survived by his daughter Shayne Hernandez and her brother Cody Morley, granddaughters Sydnee and Jordyn Andersen, grandsons Trystan Andersen, Remy Hernandez and Rylan Hernandez. He is preceded in death by sisters Joyce Deal, Patricia Padgen who just passed September 21, 2019 and brother in law Matthew Padgen Sr.
Funeral services will be held at The Chapel of the Chimes at 11am on October 11, 2019, located at 7924 North 59th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301, with officiant Jodi with Spirit and Light.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be to a charity of your choice in Ron’s name. Online condolences can be left at www.chapelofthechimesmortuary.com.
