Ronald Edward Kingsley
February 12, 1935 - June 03, 2006
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Ronald Edward Kingsley
February 12, 1935 - June 03, 2006
Obituary
Ronald E. Kinglsey, age 71, passed away at his home located at 530D Via Estrada on June 3, 2006. Please join us on Sunday, July 2nd from 2-4pm at Clubhouse 7 to celebrate his life. Ron is survived by his devoted wife, Nancy Kingsley; loving daughterss Chris Jordan, Jenny Kingsley, Susan Livers and beloved son, Michael Kingsley; loving stepdaughters Cindy Kraft and Patty Thompson; loving grandchildren, Nicole, Jonathan Jordan, Joshua Sanford, Andy and Adam Ruth, Katie Thompson, Kimberly Kraft, and a sister Bonnie Dozak. He has two great- grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was dearly loved by many and will be deeply missed by all.
Please consider contributions in his memory to Hospice of Saddleback Valley, 24022 Calle De La Palata, Suite 200, Laguna Hills, CA 92653.
Ron was born in Elmira, NY where he graduated from high school and immediately enlisted in the Air Force. He spent 23 years in the service, served in Vietnam and Japan, retiring as one of the top recruiters. He then worked for the city of Southport, NY as the director of Youth Employment Services before going into the civil service as an office manager for the local Air Force recruiting wing. He spent a total of 36 years working for the government before his second retirement.
Shortly after his final retirement, Ron and Nancy vacationed in Leisure World to visit family and immediately fell in love with the area. They then moved here seven years ago and enjoyed the best years of their lives together. Ron was president of his bowling league and earned many honors. He is remembered for his ability to enjoy life and make others laugh.
Ron is predeceased by his beloved grandson Eric Kraft, loving sister Jackie Ann Ryan and parents Edward and Virgina Kingsley.
22 responses to Ronald Edward Kingsley
John says:
June 11, 2006
Ron & Nancy
Our lives have been enriched, because you shared your love with us. Card playing, Funny hats,or just that unforgetable smile.
May God Bless!!!
Your favorite
East Coast
Son-n-law
jonathan jordan says:
June 11, 2006
My papa was the greastest man I have ever known in my life. All though I only have got to get to know him in the last few years I will miss him greatly he was my insperation for life he made me laugh when ever I was with him. Wether it was family stories or jokes that were just stupid or just funny. He just knew how to make people happy when they were sad or just bord. I will never meet a person like that in my life time. I will always miss him and will never forget him. With all my love to the greast man to live and my nana i will always love you sincerly jonathan
Katie says:
June 11, 2006
Grandpa Ron was one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. I miss him a lot and I always will. He always knew how to make me laugh, or anyone else, with his jokes and his stupid hats that he always put on. He could put a smile on anyone’s face no matter how bad they were feeling and I think that’s the way he would want to be rememebered by anyone who knew him.
RALPH & CONI BURRISON says:
June 11, 2006
It was always fun to be around Ron, to hear his stories, hear about the things he was involved in, hear his jokes, and get his take on the events of the day. What a fun person to be around and we will miss him very much. We’re so glad we were able to know him. God rest his soul.
Donna Lane Marble says:
June 12, 2006
Wow, I can’t believe someone full of so much life has left us. Ron was such a special soul and like everyone else says, he was one funny guy. Nancy, my thoughts and prayers are with you. My family and I have so many wonderful memories of spending time camping with you and Ron. Remember his tennis raquet guitar?? What a loss for all of us. I am so happy we were able to see you about a year ago when you visited Mom and Dad in Mesa. Neither of you had changed a bit. May God be with you at this time of grief.