Ron Kuest

Profile Updated: September 14, 2024
Ron Kuest
Residing In: Olympia, WA USA
Spouse/Partner: Patty Zier Kuest
Homepage: rdkuest@comcast.net
Occupation: Business owner, consultant, author
Children: Two girls (Kelly, born 1968) (Kristi, born 1970), one boy (Jeff, born 1963)
Military Service: U.S. Public Health Service
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Graduated UW in Pharmacy. Never practiced. Commissioned in US Public Health Service then became Executive Secretary of the WA State Board of Pharmacy. Founded the WA State Crime Laboratory in 1970 as well as the Drug Control Assistance Unit. In 1980 Pat and I started a HR consulting business which we finally sold in 2015. Started several other businesses as well. Actively involved in a variety of ministry projects. Wrote four books. The last one is in national distribution. It's called, GRAVITY: Seven Essential Truths About Influence, Leadership and Your Soul. Available on Amazon.com. We've traveled extensively in Europe and love it. We've lived in Olympia 53 years.

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Mostly remember bits and pieces. Main during lunch, food fights, football game at Everett, dragging on Miller Ave., summers in Pioneer Park and Lake Chelan, first year at Pioneer Jr. Hi. as 9th graders, parties in our basement and having the privilege of growing up during one of the greatest times in America.

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Wow! Your brain is fresher than mine. We were in Wenatchee last week celebrating our 62nd wedding anniversary and reminiscing about experiencing life 60-some years ago. Some things change. Others look remarkably the same. Went into the dress store that was Button Jewelers. First job in the 8th and 9th grades. Worked an hour vacuuming and dust-moping the floors for $1 an hour. Worked there until I was 16. Got to drive George Button's Carmen Ghia up to his place on Lake Chelan. That was cool! How you doing?

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Greetings classmates! Patty and I are doing well as we--and you--are in our seniority. Can someone help me out. I'm trying to remember the sporting goods store on Orondo, up the street from the Seattle First National Bank. The store was the supplier for athletic supplies to the high school and were active supporters of athletic events.

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Hey old friend. I trust you are having a great day and enjoying family and friends. Think of you often.

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Hey Danny. We just watched the Netflix movie Tender Bar and THERE WAS YOUR SONG, Good Time Charlie's Got the Blues. So proud of you. Are you still entertaining?

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Hey old friend. I trust you are enjoying life and treasuring the days. Have a great day and a great year as we find our new normal. There is something special about old friends and our youth. The memories are fun to recall. Great pic and great hair!

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Jan 15, 2021 at 2:15 PM

We were friends since grade school. I remember on many days after school getting on my bike and peddling up Okanogan Ave to Circle Drive where he lived. He grew up in humble surroundings and never lost that gracious sense of humility in spite of his size. Yes, gentle giant was his persona. We were all so proud of his athletic accomplishments in high school, at the UW and then professional football. He and Karen married early and lasted long. Precious. Jim got Patty her first job in Seattle through his employer. As we feel sad for the loss of a friend from childhood remember that legacy is not found what we leave behind. Legacy goes on before us in the lives of those we've had the privliege to know. RIP old friend.

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Happy Birthday cuz. Trust life is treating you well. We are well.

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