Ronald Paul Toews passed away Jan. 18, 2009, in Portland, Ore.
Ron was born on Dec. 10, 1955, in Newton to Marilyn D. Pletcher Gradert and Jay Maurice Toews.
He was a graduate of Newton High School and served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Silverton, Ore.
Ron loved outdoor activities like kayaking, fishing and bicycling cross country. His hobbies were woodworking and gardening. Ron worked in the medical profession, counseling substance abusers and also working with children with disabilities.
He is survived by his parents; five siblings, Jay Mark and Deborah Toews, Jerry and Claudia Toews, Debbie Toews, Marcy Cheadle and Joshua Toews; and 11 nieces and nephews, all of Spokane, Wash. He also is survived by his ex-wife, Ericka Toews, and her family in Silverton.
Ron’s presence will be missed, but his spirit will always live on in those who loved him. We love you, Ron.
Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Laine Crawford (McDonald)
Posted Feb 06, 2009 @ 10:06 PMPORTLAND, Ore. —
Ronald Paul Toews passed away Jan. 18, 2009, in Portland, Ore.
Ron was born on Dec. 10, 1955, in Newton to Marilyn D. Pletcher Gradert and Jay Maurice Toews.
He was a graduate of Newton High School and served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Silverton, Ore.
Ron loved outdoor activities like kayaking, fishing and bicycling cross country. His hobbies were woodworking and gardening. Ron worked in the medical profession, counseling substance abusers and also working with children with disabilities.
He is survived by his parents; five siblings, Jay Mark and Deborah Toews, Jerry and Claudia Toews, Debbie Toews, Marcy Cheadle and Joshua Toews; and 11 nieces and nephews, all of Spokane, Wash. He also is survived by his ex-wife, Ericka Toews, and her family in Silverton.
Ron’s presence will be missed, but his spirit will always live on in those who loved him. We love you, Ron.
Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.