KLIER: Ronald Wayne James passed away peacefully at Bren-Del-Win Lodge in Deloraine, Manitoba on June 7, 2021 at the age of 77 years. Ron was born in Souris, Manitoba on May 15, 1944.
Ron lived in Souris until he moved to Brandon where he and his beautiful wife June had two wonderful children. Ron got a job working in Brandon at BMHC and had worked there for 39 years as a Power Engineer.
Ron and family had a cabin at Oak Lake where they enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends around the fire telling stories and jokes.
Ron was a son, husband, father, grandfather and a loyal friend. Ron is survived by his wife June, son Greg (Debbie), daughter Shauna (Duncan), and grandchildren Bradley, Jasmine and Kailee.
In keeping with Ron’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at a later date for family and friends. For any donations, they can be made to Cancer Care Manitoba.
“DAD – Grandpa” – We lived, loved, laughed and shed a few tears.
We will always remember the happy times “DAD – Grandpa” – We will
To the Klier Family and Donna,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Ron. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time.
When we were all growing up in Souris Ron was a regular visitor to our farm. He and Fred had a good time with their beebee guns. He always had a smile and was a real jokester.
Even though we have not seen Ron for years we still remember those times on the farm.
Treasure your memories.
Sincerely,
Fred and Sharon Kelesnik
Dean and Donna (Kelsnik) Couvier
June, Greg, Shauna and families…our hearts are broken of the news of Ron’s passing. We have lots of great memories of him…playing cards, breakfast and coffee dates, fondues, Christmas cream chicken, times at the cabin. The list goes on and on…he was a great friend and myself and my boys thought of him and June like family. He will be sorely and truly missed. Our condolences and big hugs to you all
Donna and Paul
Cody, Josh and Chad Stephens and families
June, we are so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. He has had quite a struggle in the last few years with his health. Will have peace now. I am sure it will be a huge loss in your heart after so many years together. We just wanted to let you know we were thinking of you and your family in this difficult time. Ron and Irene Clark
June, Greg, Shauna and family, I am so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. He was a dear friend and a great
family man. May your dearest memories sustain in this time of grief. My sincerest condolences to you
all at this time. Sincerely, Margaret Brown and family
We are sorry to here of Ron’s passing, and would like to express our sympathy to your family. from your friends the Sangsters
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He was a great friend to me for over 50 years. I will miss his stories and witty sense of humour. He will be missed greatly.
June, Greg and Shauna,
So sorry to learn of Ron’s passing. Treasure all of your precious memories and hold them close in this difficult time.
Sincerest condolences to you all.
Tim & Colleen Melnyk
Sending our sincere sympathy and condolences to all he family at this time . My heart knows how you feel . Ron and Ron started school together and were friends growing up. May family , friends and memories help you through this difficult time . Joan Saunderson and Clarice Saunderson
June & family
So saddened to hear of Ron’s passing. He was part of the family. Your in our thoughts & hearts.
I;ve known Ron since his cousins Donna and Linda were just little kids we would go to his parents farm and playing the yard and just laugh and have fun. I still miss your grandparents ( Ron’s Parents). June I know you have a wonderful place in Deloraine now to live and I am sorry for your loss, but your new found friends will certainly help to make you feel loved and comfortable too. One day I’ll go for a drive to Deloriane and we can have a nice visit, when it is safe to do so.
So sorry for your loss. Being a kid in the Klier house is something I treasure. I will so miss you Uncle Ron. So many treasured memories…my favourite lunch time at your house ..
I am sorry for your loss, I literally grew up knowing Ron as has both my children, Always had a smile on his face and there was always time for coffee.
Have some fond memories I will cherish.
Condolences to June and family.
June, Greg, Shauna & family; I remember Ron’s cousins Donna & Linda
Although I knew he had ongoing health issues, I nevertheless was shocked & saddened to learn from Sheila recently of Ron’s passing. Had life been normal in the last year & a half we probably would have had at least a couple of get-togethers over coffee to catch up. I am going to miss that but I hope to keep in touch with you, June.
I was 6 & Ronnie was 4 when my dad & mom & I moved to an acreage across the road from the Kliers. At some point Ronnie & I got together & became good friends – Ronnie had trucks & I had a massive sandpile that we spent hours playing in. We rode all over town on our bikes but one of our favourite places in the summer was where the Creek was just a babbling brook West of town off the Highway; we could see his uncle Ed Klier’s place on the other side. In the winter we slogged through the snow with our skates, hockey sticks & a shovel to skate on a pond below the track embankment at the rear of the Klier property; we’d stand it for as long as we could, returning home completely frozen! In the same spot in the summer, we’d watch twigs be swallowed up by quicksand. In 2006 during the Souris 125th celebration, Ron & I arrived at the ’48, ’49 & ’50 class reunions at exactly the same time! It was so good to reconnect & I am so glad that we have been able to maintain our connection. He will always be Ronnie to me & I shall miss him. – Gaye
My sincere condolences to Ron’s family on your loss.
Sincerely, Bob Janz
Sorry to hear of Ron’s passing June and family thinking of you at this time Marg Foley Shirley Booth Wendy Griffiths
My deepest condolences June and families.I remember the many shifts that George and Ron worked together at BMH.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
May your many cherished memories help bring peace and comfort .
God bless.
Sincere Condolences to the Kleir family. Shauna I know how much you loved your Dad. You were always willing to lend your parents a helping hand. RIP Ron.
So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing.
Donna has been trying to find your address or phone# or email for quite some time. Would love to talk to you.
You can call her at 403-978-7563 or 403-934-5860 or email
mcraerd@shaw. ca
Reg McRae
I miss you grandpa I can’t believe it’s
Been 3 years almost it sucks down here without you