Ronald Keith Lane

[WhiteDove]

From Steve:

Ronald Keith Lane, 66, passed away Monday, September 26, at Village Health Care Center resulting from prolonged diabetes complications.

Ron Lane cofounded Rocky Mountain Log Homes in 1975. Retiring in the early 1980’s, he remained an avid entrepreneur throughout his life. An adventurous traveler who loved the ocean, Ron’s favorite island of the many he sailed was Tonga, somewhere in the South Pacific.

Moreover, Ron was, by biblical definition, a man of God. His desire for spiritual truth and his close personal relationship with God remained undimmed over the years, bringing him into the company of angels. He was a man of insight who instilled in others sound words of wisdom in their most troubled times.

Nonetheless, his greatest legacy was to be his affectionate family. A devoted father, our dad will be loved and dearly missed by us, his four children, eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Throughout his final moments we remained by his side, just as he has stood beside us throughout his entire life, interweaving a family endlessly dedicated one to the other. He will be cherished and yearned for by his children, until we are all gathered together again, as he believed and taught.

Ron was born October 2, 1938, in Farmersville, NY, to the late Dorothy Beebe and RJ Lane. The family moved to Lomita, CA, in 1946 where during high school he excelled in gymnastics, being awarded a scholarship by Pepperdine University.

He and Carla Bonner married in 1956, bringing forth their family of four. Their early years were spent in California and then Steamboat Springs, CO, relocating in 1975 to Victor, MT.

Ron is survived by his brother Jerry Lane (spouse: Anita) in Kennewick WA, son Randy Lane (Karen) in Phoenix AZ, daughter Cathy McLauchlin (Derrick) in Spokane, daughter Terry Sann (Steve) in Missoula, son Greg Lane in Missoula, and the mother of his children Carla Allen, along with eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

A pot luck Celebration of Ron Lane’s Life will be held Saturday, October 8, 2 PM, at the offices of Andrew Laue, 2825 Stockyard Road # F4, Missoula. Communications to the Lane’s may be emailed c/o Greg Lane: greg@ulookin4me.com or 549-5440. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donation checks be made out to: Community Hospital Diabetes Program c/o Ron Lane. Mail to: Community Hospital Foundation Office, 2827 Fort Missoula Road, Missoula, MT 59804.

Edited October 2, 2005 by WhiteDove

[krys]

Clearly he was a man beloved by many. The legacy of his life doesn't end because he now sleeps; his family knows how, and will continue to live according to the way they were inspired by him.

Please take my loving condolences to his family and friends.

[dmiller]

Steve used to be Limb leader in Indiana before I left there. Only met him once or twice, and he wouldn't know me from Adam, but please give him my condolences also.

David