Ronald Ramon Davis

Published 8:12 am Thursday, March 8, 2018

March 28, 1939 – March 5, 2018

Ronald Ramon Davis passed away peacefully on March 5, 2018, at home with family at his side. Ron was born in Bend, on March 28, 1939, to Brown F. Davis and Dorothy Davis.

He graduated from Bend Senior High School and later met the love of his life, Rosemarie Arbow. They married on April 3, 1959, and spent more than 58 wonderful years together. Ron attended Central Oregon and Lane Community Colleges.

He started his career in the assessor’s office in Deschutes County and went on to become a drafting supervisor at Eugene Water and Electric Board, where he worked for 35 years. He also served as a volunteer on the Lane County Mounted Sheriff’s Posse, completing search and rescue missions and performing horse drills in rodeos and parades across the state. He enjoyed retirement in the beautiful High Desert.

Year-round, he looked forward to planning and spending time gathering with friends and family at his property in Fort Rock, known as the “Juniper Outfit.”

Ron was always eager to grab his saddle when friends made a call out to him to join their cattle drives. Ron was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and horseback riding. He lived his whole life in Oregon. Over the years, Ron and Rosemarie spent time travelling the countryside in their RV and exploring Arizona in the winters.

Ron was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather. He was a very caring brother and loyal friend to many. He made a genuine effort to stay in touch with his family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all.

Ron is survived by his wife, Rosemarie; and three children, Cheryl Althoff of Eugene, Susan Brouillard of Bend, and Michael Davis of Bend. Ron leaves behind four granddaughters and one great-granddaughter.

A graveside blessing will be held on Friday, March 9th, at 10:30 am, at the Pilot Butte Cemetery in Bend. A celebration of life will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ron’s memory may be made to: Partners In Care or St. Vincent de Paul.