Ronald Walter Thies McMinnville, Oregon Obituary

Ronald Walter Thies

On Thursday, January 7th 2021, Ronald Thies, beloved father, passed away at the age of 79. Ron was born on August 13th 1941, in Forest Grove, Oregon to Alice and Henry Thies. He grew up on the family farm just outside of Yamhill, and graduated from Yamhill-Carlton High School. In 1963 he joined the Oregon National Guard where he made lifelong friendships. After six years of service he returned to Oregon and worked at a number of places including Gray & Company, and Tektronics, both in Forest Grove. Ron was an avid outdoorsman. Whether he was hunting or fishing, just taking a drive around the countryside or working around the family farm, Ron was happiest when surrounded by nature. Ron easily made friends with his good humor and kindness. In the early 1980s he was busy helping raise his daughter, Teri Ann, and caring for his mother who had an extended illness. In retirement Ronald enjoyed traveling with his daughter and son-in-law, who cherish the memories they made with him on those trips. Ron spent his final years at Cherrywood Memory Care in McMinnville, Oregon. Ron was preceded in death by his mother and father, and his brother, Donald, and sister, Emily. He is survived by his daughter, Teri Ann, and her husband, Michael of Seattle; Jamie Incrovato of Beaverton, and several nieces and nephews. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, January 12th 2021, at St. James Catholic church at 11 o’clock a.m. with burial at St. James Cemetery.
August 13, 1941 - January 7, 202108/13/194101/07/2021
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Earl Jones
July 7, 2021
Never knew anybody like Ron before I met him and have never met anybody like him since. I met Ron as a co-worker years ago and considered him a good friend ever since. Ron introduce me to hunting and his mother taught my wife how to can venison. I remember the two of us ... Continue Reading
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R Miller
January 13, 2021
I met Ron at Cherrywood when my husband was placed there. He and Ron bonded immediately--2 old farmers! Ron was the most gentle, polite, upbeat man ever! He was so proud of TeriAnn, showed me all his photo albums of trips, always had a positive thing to say. ---we even... Continue Reading
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Bea Ritter
January 12, 2021
Lyman and I are so sorry to hear of Ron's death. He was in our class in Y-C. I went to school with him also at Yamhill Grade School. He was a quiet and very nice guy. We knew he was having health issues. Had such a good visit with him at 55th Reunion in Yamhill.... Continue Reading
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Mom Pirone
January 11, 2021
Teri Ann, your Dad was such a soft spoken, gentle and kind man who will be truly missed. My heartfelt condolences and love goes out to you.
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January 8, 2021