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RON RAY ROSE
December 23, 1935 ~ December 22, 2016

Our husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin and friend was called to be with his Lord and Savior, December 22, 2016.
Ron was born in Portland, OR. He graduated from Stevenson High School in 1954, served in the US Army in 1959, married Joan in 1978 and retired from Washougal School District in 2001. Ron was an active servant at Gateway Community Church.
Ron enjoyed construction, restoring bicycles, wood-working and was the World's Greatest Grandpa.
Ron is survived by his wife Joan; brother Sonny Moore, Everett WA, sons Todd Rose (Jessica) Lacey, WA; David Rose, Newport, OR; stepsons Phil (Sandy) Crockford, Camas, WA; Adrien (Pam) Crockford Washougal, WA; Bruce (Chris) Crockford, Carson, WA; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Ron was preceded in death by his daughter Ronda Smith.
Services will be held January 14, 2017, 11:00 a.m. at Gateway Community Church, 1235 E St., Washougal.
Please sign his guestbook at www.columbian.com/obits

Published by The Columbian on Jan. 1, 2017.
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Ron was a very good man and a great friend. Mike Hiatt

January 12, 2017

To Joan and family So glad I was able to meet you both . Love and prayers to all. So glad you let me know. Betty Price

January 7, 2017

To the Rose family so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you . so glad i was able to meet you and Ron Love Betty

January 5, 2017

Dear Joan and family,

I'm so sorry for your loss and will remember you in my prayers. Ron was always such a kind and gentle man with a big heart for God.

Praying for your comfort and peace during this time of grief.

Mary LaFrance

Mary LaFrance

January 3, 2017

MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FRIENDS AND FAMILY SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BE OF COMFORT TO YOUR FAMILY.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17

KELLEY

January 2, 2017

Its been over 40 years that I met the Rose family. When David and I became friends I found myself at their house a lot and was always welcomed.unfortunately after years of not seeing my friend I find his name when his father passes away. Unfortunately I didn't know about Ronda.To the entire family I send my condolences and my prayers

Thomas Hopkins

January 1, 2017

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