1941
2017
Ronald Stanley Minion was born in Newark, New Jersey on February 2nd 1941 and died August 9th 2017 at home after a long illness. Ronald lived at Bonnie Brae Boys' Farm, Millington, N.J. from the age of 12, graduating from Bernards High School of Bernardsville, N.J. He served in the U.S. Navy for 21 years, worked at the Pentagon as well as serving on the USS Saratoga. He retired after 23 years from Tinker AFB. He believed that freedom came with a price and he served with pride. Ronald was a man who loved his family with all his heart. His love didn't stop there but was extended over to his friends. He loved volunteering whether it was playing Santa at a family function or dressing up in a silly costume while he was volunteering or Heartland Hospice he knew that a smile or a laugh could change the outcome of someone day, it brought him such joy. Ronald is survived by his wife, Mary Haffey Minion and son Daniel Minion of Shawnee, OK, a son by a previous marriage, Kevin Minion of Clintwood, Virginia, a sister, Maureen Melton of Holmen, Wisconsin, and a brother, Gary and Ellie Minion of West Columbia, South Carolina, In addition to many nieces and nephews. Ronald was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Ethel Buckley and Harry W. Minion. His father Harry S. Minion and mother Mary Buelow (Minion) Bataille all of Newark, N.J. Please join us as we honor his memory 10:00 AM Wednesday August 16th 2017 at Redeemer Lutheran Church 39307 W. MacArthur Shawnee, OK. Viewing of the body will be prior to service and after. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Redeemer Lutheran Church Building Fund.
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6 Entries
August 12, 2017
DEAR KEVIN & FAMILY, SO SORRY TO READ OF RONALD'S PASSING. MAY THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT BE WITH YOU & YOUR FAMILY. GOD BLESS
August 12, 2017
Steve Katz
Fair Winds and Following Sea Shipmate. My deepest sympathies to the family.
It seems like yesterday, somedays, when we served on USS Saratoga together..
Rest In Peace Sir.
August 12, 2017
Truman Chastain
Ron will be truly missed. Mary you and your family have our condolence. He was a great Shipmate and Friend. We know how much he wanted to come to the USS Saratoga Reunions over the last two years. Fair Winds and Following Seas. T.C. "Chuck" Chastain RM1 CR Div. USS Saratoga CVA-60.
August 12, 2017
Bret Ellard
Mary, your beloved husband will be missed by many. It was an honor for me to have met him a few years ago and to have gotten to know you both. His service to his country will forever endear him to me. We know freedom isn't free and I want to thank you both for your service to God and country. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
August 12, 2017
Karen Baumgartner
Hard to believe u r gone. Felt like u wd live for ever
We have been friends for nearly 50 yrs. that's a lifetime of memories. You were a wonderful friend to me my parents and dear grandmother I'm so thankful that you got to meet my husband and my girls when you visited in NJ. Rest In Peace my friend
No more pain or suffering. Prayers for Mary & Daniel
August 11, 2017
Becki Moreland
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