Ronald Ray Kurz

June 1, 1942 – January 27, 2011

Ronald Kurz, age 68, living in Palm Desert, CA and Sunriver, OR passed away on Thursday, January 27th while doing what he loved the most, playing tennis on a beautiful sunny Palm Desert morning.

Mr. Kurz was born in Santa Monica, CA on June 1, 1942. He attended Los Angeles City Schools and El Camino College. He enlisted in the Navy in 1961 and was stationed in Hawaii. He proudly served on a Geographical Survey Ship and on a Search and Salvage Vessel. He resided for 33 years in the South Bay and worked for Farmer’s Insurance and in Real Estate.

He leaves behind his beloved Sara of Palm Desert, CA and Sunriver, OR along with her brothers John (Carol) of Palm Desert, CA, David (Annette) of Bliss, Idaho and Martin of Napa, CA. In addition he leaves behind Sara’s mother (Enid) of Palm Desert, CA, his sister Carol of Sacramento, CA along with many nieces and nephews and many treasured friends.

He enjoyed traveling with Sara, good food, fine wine and living at Deep Canyon Tennis Club with the many wonderful and caring people who make up the DCTC community. He also loved living with Sara in Sunriver, OR with the many special people who share that community. Traveling, tennis, The Trojans and March Madness were his passions.

A Celebration of Life will take place in Sunriver, OR at a later date.

Donations in Ron’s memory may be made to St. Labre Indian School, Ashland, MT 59004.

Ron possessed a kind and gentle soul . . . . may he rest in peace.

Ronald Ray Kurz