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RONALD E. W. ANDERSON

Born: Dec 08, 1931

Date of Passing: Jun 25, 2015

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RONALD E. W. ANDERSON December 8, 1931 - June 25, 2015 It is of great sadness to announce the passing of our Dad, grandfather, and great-grandfather and friend to many. Dad passed away with his children by his side on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at his home (Charleswood Care Home) after a long and hard fought battle with Parkinson's. He was predeceased by, and now joins the love of Lillian (wife); (daughter) Lana; (mother) Gladys; (father) Hjalmer; and (brother) Herman. Left behind are his son Donald Anderson (Valerie) of Sioux Lookout ON; daughters Delsie Lambertson (Tom) and Lesa Melnick all of Winnipeg MB. Also left are his grandchildren, Rob Alix, Jody Anderson (Mark), Jason Perreaux (Nicole), Ronald Perreaux, Eric Anderson (Jocelyn), Joshua Anderson (Lacy), Crystal Lambertson, Emmanuel Melnick, and Veronica Melnick. Great-grandchildren are Mylo, Mackenzie, Jacob, Presley, Jaylynn and Reid. Formerly a resident of Lac du Bonnet, Ron was a pilot for the Manitoba Government Air Services. Dad did not consider flying a "job", but rather a "hobby". He started his career in 1958 and retirement came in 1995 after 37 years and 25,000.00 plus hours in the air. He also flew for Vern Jones, Rusty Myers of Fort Frances, Slates Falls and Hooker Air Service in Sioux Lookout and Pickle Lake. Dad enjoyed his friends and their families he met of years of flying in Northwestern Ontario and Manitoba. Celebration of Ron's life will be held at the Canad Inns, Health Sciences Center, on July 4, at 1:00 p.m. To honour Ron's wishes, a private service will be held in Berglund, ON where he was raised, at a later date. Special thanks to the staff at Charleswood Care Home, doctors and nurses for their care of our Dad over the last five years. Thank you Dad for loving your family the way you did, and we will salute you as you take your last flight out.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 30, 2015

Condolences & Memories (8 entries)

  • It's been a year ago today that the Lord took you to be with him. I miss you very much Daddy but I know that you are renewed. No more sorrow. No more pain. I love you and someday I'll see you again. Lesa. - Posted by: Lesa Melnick (Anderson) (Daughter) on: Jun 25, 2016

  • I only heard about Rons' passing July 2nd. It was my pleasure to have had the experience of flying with Ron on numerous occasions. Ron was the Manitoba Gov. Air Service Pilot for the Turbo Beaver and Dehaviland Otter based at Lac du Bonnet. I was Conservation Officer for Lake Winnipeg East District I can sincerely vouch for Ron as a top notch, professional and exceptional Bush Pilot. Ron was also a true gentleman. We became good friends. My condolences to the family, Ron will be surely missed. So until we Meet again - fly on Ron. - Posted by: Roy Reinke (Friend ) on: Aug 02, 2015

  • Condolences to the Anderson family on the passing of Ron. I have just heard about Ron (July 26) and am saddened on his leaving and not being at his celebration of life. I have always enjoyed time with Ron, flying, having coffee, and sitting around and chatting about flying and families. Rest in peace old buddy, see you up in the air sonedsy. Rick McCalder - Posted by: Richard McCalder () on: Jul 27, 2015

  • Ron was a wonderful man with lots of stories. R.I.P Ron - Posted by: Laurie molinski (Former clerk at true value in lac du bonnet) on: Jul 03, 2015

  • Our deepest condolences to all Andersons on the passing of Ron Anderson. May he rest in peace! Janice & Karl, Heather & Tannis and families. - Posted by: Karl & Janice Heinicke (Friends of Don and Valerie Anderson & family.) on: Jul 02, 2015

  • I had the pleasure and privilege of spending many happy hours with Ron in Sioux Lookout and Pickle Lake. Always good company at the end of the day. - Posted by: John Mummery (Fellow Pilot in Pickle Lake 1968 - 73) on: Jul 02, 2015

  • Uncle Ronnie - You were/are my FAVORITE UNCLE & Papa's closest Brother-in-law..."Yuncle". You are LEGENDARY as a Bush Pilot in the Rainy River District & elsewhere. Now on the wings of Angels. Love You forever. 💕 - Posted by: Millie & Family & Aunty Annie (Niece, Grand Niece, Nephew & Families & Sister-in-law) on: Jun 30, 2015

  • A wonderful, interesting and kind individual. I had the pleasure of meeting Ron while I was painting the mural at Charleswood Care. Because I've been interested in planes since I was a kid, I was really thrilled to meet someone who was a bush pilot. So thrilled that I painted his plane into the mural that was next to his room. Fly forever, Ron. - Posted by: Ralph Tanchak (acquaintance) on: Jun 30, 2015

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