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Ronald Roy Dunn was born to Roy and Clara Dunn August 18, 1936 in Independence, Oregon. Ron was the oldest of 5 children. There were 4 boys and one girl. Ron grew up in North Howell community on a 30 acre berry farm. He attended North Howell Grade School and graduated from Gervais High School.
After Ron graduated from high school he went to work for Sears Roebuck where he worked for 14 ½ Years. He started out in the service station helping change tires and various jobs. After five years he was promoted to different departments in the store as a department manager. During this time, he also joined the Oregon Army Reserves and served for 8 years.
Ron met a nearby neighbor, Rosemary Werner. After courting for a year, they got married at Salem First Nazarene at 13th and Center by Rev. Duane Muth. From this union were born two children, Cheryl and Kevin.
In January of 1970 they as a family moved back to the berry farm. Their stay on the farm only lasted until 1974. Rosemary’s job transferred her to Portland so they sold the farm and moved to Beaverton, OR. Ron was able to find a job in Beaverton at a Furniture Manufacturing Plant. He worked there until it was shut down. From there he went to another furniture plant in Portland until Ron retired in 1998. Shortly after retiring, they returned to live in Salem.
In his spare time Ron enjoyed bowling, golfing, and camping with family and friends. Ron was a very caring and compassionate person. He was always ready to help someone in need and many people were touched by his friendship.
He is survived by his wife, Rosemary, daughter Cheryl (Bruce), son Kevin (Toni), and granddaughter Courtney.
Now Ron is no longer suffering. Jesus called him home and he is resting in the arms of Jesus.
God speed to a beloved husband, brother, father, and friend.
The memorial Service will be Saturday, April 7th, at Salem, Nazarene Church, 1550 Market ST NE Salem, OR at 2:00 PM.
Our thoughts are with Rosemary, Cheryl and Kevin, as well as the rest of the family. Ron and I were in the Gervais High School class of "54". Almost sixty years ago, Ron was 'best man' in our wedding. Cheryl was born about six months after our Julie in 1960 and Kevin, about a year later, six months before our Stuart in 1962. Mary Ann Sartain Dunn, for Don, too.
Have card I forgot to send, I certainly lost a good friend. Miss mailbox meetings! Ron and Dolores will be together in pease!
Ron Dunn you will be Greatly missed! I have forever memories of a fun filled childhood running through the Dunn house with the pool table, outdoor activities in the backyard and the greatest spread of food always! Ron always keep our childhood loving, with fun filled family activities and that I will treasure forever! My condolences to the Dunn family and all acquaintances that where honored to know and enjoy Ron Dunn! May he Rest in Peace.
A long time friend will be greatly missed. We have many memories of our families living so close to each other. Our length of time goes back to high school. Prayers and thoughts go out to you Rosemary and your family.
My father-in-law, a great friend, a mentor with a servant's heart.
I will miss you always.
RIP Ron.
He was such a great neighbor. We always enjoyed him so much
We will Love and Miss You Always. Will hold all the Great Memories we have Shared Together Close in our heart. You was the BEST.
The neighborhood has lost a very good man and we have lost our best friend!
Ron was such a loving husband to Rosemary! I will miss seeing him when Rosemary & I have our quarterly lunches. May he Rest In Peace.
Ron and Rosemary are a wonderful example of a loving couple who loved God. Thank you for trusting Johnson Funeral Home with his arrangements and may all of the family be comforted in this time of loss.