Ronald Dean Thompson Obituary (2023)

Ronald Dean Thompson passed away at home on July 25, 2023. Ron was born on January 22, 1958, in Bremerton, Washington, son of Dean Thompson and Joy Cleaveland. After attending Seattle High School he moved to Yakima, Washington, where he met Christine Allen. They were married in 2003. She passed away in April 2023, after a battle with cancer. Ron worked a variety of jobs throughout his life, but his current job was working for the Washington State Department of Transportation, where he was a highway maintenance worker. He put in long hours, plowing the highway during winter months. Last winter, he was promoted to lead maintenance worker. Ron enjoyed the outdoors, whether it was boating and fishing, or just spending time up at the cabin, with Chris and pets. He loved his two small dogs, LuLu and Cocoa, along with his pride and joy, Sylvia, a silver lab. Ron is survived by his sisters, Cindy Caton, Diane McDough, and Lori Thompson. His other parents, Frank and Maravell Gonsioroski, of Moxee, many friends and extended family members. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 2:30pm, at Brookside Funeral Home (500 W. Prospect, Moxee, WA). For those who wish to attend, there will be a Celebration of Life, hosted by Rons good friends, Dan and Katie Pauling, at their home (100 Hi Valley View St., Yakima, WA). Shaw & Sons Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.shawandsons.com.