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Ol' Ron 03-31-2025 03:54 PM

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

Fordors 03-31-2025 04:12 PM

Re: Update on Ol' Ron
 

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.

tubman 03-31-2025 04:34 PM

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Thank you for all you have done.

I'm sure it is greatly appreciated here.

Tim Ayers 03-31-2025 04:40 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tubman (Post 2380318)
Thank you for all you have done.

I'm sure it is greatly appreciated here.

X3. Thank you, Ruth.

Ronnieroadster 03-31-2025 04:49 PM

Re: Update on Ol' Ron
 

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

1952henry 03-31-2025 04:59 PM

Re: Update on Ol' Ron
 

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.

32phil 03-31-2025 05:41 PM

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

40cpe 03-31-2025 06:23 PM

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

old guy rich 03-31-2025 06:48 PM

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Thank you Ruth very much.

AnthonyG 03-31-2025 08:26 PM

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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!

Ggmac 04-01-2025 04:50 AM

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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 .

ScubaChief60 04-01-2025 05:22 AM

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

KiWinUS 04-01-2025 06:25 AM

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Thank you for your updates on the Legend.

glennpm 04-01-2025 06:49 AM

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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

solidaxle 04-01-2025 06:52 AM

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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'

pistonbroke 04-01-2025 07:24 AM

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

Don W/Norfolk 04-01-2025 09:57 AM

Re: Update on Ol' Ron
 

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

Bored&Stroked 04-01-2025 12:41 PM

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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!

flatford8 04-01-2025 12:43 PM

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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

jimvette59 04-01-2025 01:33 PM

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


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