September 14 1942 November 25 2022
Obituary Please share a memory of Ronald to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. View Tribute Book Ronald “Ronnie” Oliveira passed away in Dayton, Oregon on November 25, 2022. His battle with Parkinson’s in recent years proved his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the illness, Ron never lost his sense of humor and never complained. He left this earthly existence after spending a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday surrounded by loved ones. Ron was born in Oakland, CA on September 14, 1942 to Frank and June Oliveira. He spent his youth working on the family dairy farm, playing sports, and shooting guns. His sharp eye and shooting abilities would win him many awards and trophies trap shooting for the Newark Sportsmen’s Club. Ron was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting his entire life. Ron met Jackie when she stole his heart after running over the center island at the gas station where he was employed. They were married in September 1962, and celebrated 60 years of marriage this year. Shortly after marriage, Ron began working for the local Carpenter’s Union. By 1969, they had two young daughters and decided to follow Ron’s parents and move to Dayton, OR. In Oregon, Ron, started a business, Dayton Drywall, with his father and 2 brothers. In 1971 they completed and moved into their family home. This home would welcome 3 more children, and remain their forever home. Ron was an extremely hard worker and ambitious. After closing the family business in 1984, he went back to work for the Carpenter’s Union, where he would stay until he retired as a foreman from Performance Contracting Inc. after 20 years. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Jackie; his children Kimberly (John), Shawna (Todd), Tiffany (John), Todd (Rachael); his siblings Susie and Glenn; 22 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his loving parents Frank and June Oliveira, his brother Denny, and his daughter Wendy Jean Wallace (Randy). Services for Ronald will be Friday, December 9, 2022 at 10:00 at the Dayton Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with interment at Hopewell Cemetery. To send flowers to the family of Ronald, please visit our floral store. Read more
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ronald Ronnie Oliveira September 14 1942 November 25 2022.
Death notice for the town of: McMinnville, state: Oregon