Update on Ol' Ron
 

I'm Ron's daughter-in-law. I've written two posts about our situation. He's still Kicking, and all the grandkids are coming up this week to visit.

You know Ron well enough to know that for him humor is not too far from tragedy. We've been telling stories that keep us from tears. And sometimes, as he dreams, Ron's breathing is laughter.

Don't be surprised if you find yourself chuckling.

The second post is about you all. If you can only read one, do that one. Ryan, I hope you permit me to quote you. Has anyone told you you're a poet?

https://open.substack.com/pub/rutheh...droid&r=1ry0o1

https://open.substack.com/pub/rutheh...droid&r=1ry0o1

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Thank you Ruth, I wish everyone could have a daughter-in-law like you.
God bless you and may He give Ron peace in his final days.

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Thank you for all you have done.

I'm sure it is greatly appreciated here.

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X3. Thank you, Ruth.

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Ruth your update is greatly appreciated. Ron is so lucky to have you and the family to help guide him on his final journey. Understanding that Ron's legacy will go on forever since his guidance to all of us on the Ford flathead will continue as we help guide others from the teaching Ron has given us. He will be missed.
Ronnieroadster

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God bless you all as you approach his last moments. Having been through this with both of my parents, it isn’t easy. What makes it bearable is knowing where they are going. Good to know he has loved ones around him.

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Thank You Ruth for your kindness.
Just knowing how Ron is doing is great comfort.

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Ruth sounds to me like someone everybody needs in their life. Ron is very fortunate.

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Thank you Ruth very much.

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Thank you Ruth! Please know Ron, you & the rest of Ron’s family are in our thoughts & prayers! God bless you all!

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Thank you . We have never met but Ron has seriously made an impression on me and my cars . Thank you and God Bless .

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As Ggmac just said... and I agree... 'God bless'.

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Thank you for your updates on the Legend.

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Thanks Ruth for informing us with a great story about a great man. It's wonderful to be able to tell how much Ron means to us in his last days.

Glenn

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I always wanted to meet Ron in person. Last summer I PM'd Ron and told him I live an hour and a half away and would he sign my copy of his book. He said stop in. Well I never got the chance. Ruth, I think I can speak for all of us here that we appreciate you keeping us posted. Ron was highly respected around here, so much so that sometimes his spelling wasn't 100%, but nobody ever corrected him.
I hope you and your family can find some comfort during this time, knowing he is admired by all on the Barn. 'God Bless'

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Thank you Ruth, That post brought tears to my face before I was half was throught it. Tim

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Ruth,
Compared to you, Ryan doesn't stand a chance as a poet.
You easily convey all our thoughts without having to say them.
Thank you, very much for taking care of Ron and please convey our sincere love to him.
dw

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Thank you, Ruth, for taking the time to reach out and help us take a bit of Ron's last walk with you.

As you know, he has been a fixture here as long as I've been on this site (my case, about 20 years). He will be greatly missed and THANKS for being a wonderful daughter in-law to him - he is blessed by you and you by him!

Godspeed Ron . . . and please confirm that there are no valve covers in Heaven!

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Ruth……you’ve earned your wings….God Bless You……tell ’Ol Ron we’ll all see him at the track……Mark

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Thank you Ruth, may the grace of GOD be with Ol' RON.

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Thank you Ruth. I always enjoyed Ol'Rons{Gramps} post's of great Knowledge here on the Barn. Although I never met Him I know I will someday. God Bless you, Ol Ron{Gramps}. God Bless you Ruth and your Family.

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Ron is in my avatar and has been for many years. Contemplating...

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Thanks Ruth, for the update on Ron, as well as sharing your blog writings. Your blogs remind me of those of my sister, who is an artist as well as a PhD in literature. Thanks, especially for caring for Ron at this point in his life. I never met Ron but feel as if I know him through his writings on the FordBarn. We'll miss his insightful input.

Wishing the best to you and yours, especially for Ron as he makes the transition.

Al Hook

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Gentlemen, Ron is gone. He went peacefully.

Now he belongs to the ages.

With love,
Ruth

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My sympathy to you and the rest of his family.

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Tipping my cap and my cup.

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Thank You Ruth . . . lots of love right back at you and your family from all the Ford Barners who were brothers to Ron!

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My condolences, may he Rest in Peace.

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RIP Gramps.

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Having never met Ol' Ron but he made me feel like one of "his boys." I love looking at the pictures posted and especially the video! He just made me feel good. Now it's just a big lump in my throat. He was the kind of guy that does that to you when you realize he will only be with us in spirit. I plan to make it a point to go back and read all of his posts if I get to hang around for nearly all nine thousand of them. What a generous man he was!!!!

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RIP Ol’Ron … Look forward to seeing you on the other side..

God’s Blessings to the family….

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Godspeed Ol’ Ron. Thanks for all of your knowledge and many contributions on the Barn!

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Thank you Ruth for the update and for takeing care of my old friend. Many years ago when I first joined Fordbarn, Ron, was the man who stepped up to teach me flatheads. Countless emails and a few phone calls he was able to bang some knowledge into my head. 100 plus motors later I think of him often. He is a Man among men and will not be forgotten.

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From those of us who absorbed what Ol'Ron had to say but didn't have the opportunity to interact or say 'thanks' for sharing what he knew, condolences and prayers on his passing. From reading Ruth's posts, it reminds me of all the folks older than myself that have moved on in the nearly 50 years since I began taking an interest in old Fords as a teenager - the stories they had or the passion they shared for something that signified a touchstone from their youth. Every person has a story to tell, and some could really tell a story - Ol' Ron was one of those. Godspeed, sir.

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RIP Ol' Ron.

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We lose their Knowledge, same problem with our local RGs 9, 10 and 85 in Oregon. RIP Newc

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Ol' Ron, I feel like I knew you. And I learned much about using and re-using old Ford parts to keep them on the road. So much knowledge passed on to so many. Mission accomplished... And by a darn good man. Thank You.

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Thanks Ruth. God bless the old man. His influence spread beyond the shores and he was respected by all flathead nuts irrespective of location. Mart in England.

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May God bless everyone. Ron's race is won and with the knowledge he gave, his flathead will continue to win! Steve

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RIP Ron.