Ronald Emil Pahor

Ronald Emil Pahor was a natural leader whose winning presence allowed him to take control of various situations with ease. Equipped with a clear and calculating focus, he possessed a tough-minded, “take charge” attitude. He had the ability to make even routine situations seem exciting, and he was at ease with the role of playing problem solver. Ronald always sought out the scene of where the action was. Sociable, analytical and pleasant, Ronald was an individual who enjoyed life’s challenges.

Ronald was raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. Always able to express himself well, Ronald possessed strong interpersonal skills. He was optimistic in his outlook on life and was able at all times to be open and direct in his communication. Armed with a great wit, Ronald was raised to be accepting of others and to implement a strong personal work ethic.

Blessed with a balanced attitude, Ronald was able to relate well with others. Ronald was raised with four siblings. He had three brothers, Robert, Don, and Rod and one sister, Dianne. Ronald had a strong desire to be treated fairly and would readily offer others the same fairness in return.

Known to others as a focused, logical, open-minded and somewhat driven individual, Ronald was able to utilize these qualities to succeed in high school. His curious nature was spurred by his ability to maximize his personal learning style through employing a hands-on approach. He was good with facts and had an excellent memory. He enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers. His favorite class in high school was Physical Education (P. E.).

When the goal of college was in sight, it became important to Ronald. Again, his direct, “down to earth” approach served him well. He was able to absorb complex concepts and had an acute sense of how things worked. He earned his degree in health and physical education at the University of Nevada Reno.

Very much like a kid himself, Ronald identified with the inquisitive and creative side of his children’s personalities. He was able to direct his energy and spontaneity towards helping his children acquire added common sense skills. Ronald was blessed with two children, one son, Kenneth and one daughter, Wendy. They were also blessed with five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren, Ashley, Eric, Nicole, Justin, Jacob, Gabrial, Aidin, Dominic, Fayth, Eva, Elijah, Isaiah, Jaetyn, Jackson and Adam.

Ronald was a flexible worker who was able to draw the best from others around him. A persuasive individual who was quick to make necessary decisions, Ronald’s strengths included being able to think on his feet. He could be a leader who sought impact for his decisions. Gifted with an incredible ability to read body language, Ronald was able to positively manipulate situations and motivate others in order to get a task completed. He was a good negotiator who enjoyed new challenges. Ronald could multi-task, and he was endowed with entrepreneurial spirit, allowing him to think beyond standard norms when it came to resolving issues in his work environment. His primary occupation was a Union Sheet Metal Worker. He belonged to the Locall 88 union chapter.

Ronald enjoyed his leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. He had something of an artistic flair in many of the things that he did. He put this creativity toward all of his pastimes. One of his favorite pursuits was crossword puzzles. He was content to enjoy his hobbies alone but was also willing to share his interests with others.

Because he liked to take risks, Ronald was a perfect match for athletics and exercise. He was enthusiastic and confident about these activities. In high school, Ronald played Track and Field. In his college years, Ronald continued to stay active by participating in Track and Field. Recreational sports included running track for the Las Vegas Track Club. Ronald was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed watching his favorite events whenever he got the opportunity. Tops on his list were Golf, Football, basketball, and baseball.

Ronald was a generous man who prized that same quality in others. So it’s little wonder that he was so active and giving in his community. Politically, Ronald was a Republican.

Travel and vacations were experiences that Ronald truly enjoyed. He preferred to seek out excitement wherever he went and he was partial to vacations that were casual and laid back with an atmosphere of “live and let live.” He was willing to leave his plans open and flexible, just in case something more interesting came along. Favorite vacations included going on cruises with his family.

Ronald was a lover of animals and cherished his pets. One of Ronald’s favorites was Rusty, a dog. They were best friends for 11 years.

He used logical analysis of his retirement options in order to ensure his retirement would be fulfilling. Still, he was able to easily adapt to possible changes and enjoyed just having fun and being relaxed. In retirement, he found new pleasure in Golf.

Ronald was the kind of person who could win others over easily. A concrete communicator, he relied on his senses to increase his involvement and awareness of others. He was always able to provide amusing repartee to his friends and acquaintances, offering a seemingly endless supply of quips, anecdotes, jokes and stories. If Ronald had a theme song written about him, it might well have been “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” He enjoyed his life and the experience of living it. This is how everyone will remember Ronald Emil Pahor.