Saturday, August 8, 2009

brother ron


this is my favorite shot of my friend ron. winters in vancouver won't be the same.

Ronald Dreher
Dreher Ronald William It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ron, age 59, at St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, B.C July 21st, 2009 surrounded by family and friends. Ron was predeceased by his parents William and Muriel Dreher. He is survived by two sisters Cheryl (Gary) Freitag and their sons Drew (Sheila), Kirby (Erin), Connie (Eric) Brevik and their children Crystal (Mark) Folk and Aaron (Amy) Brevik. Great nephews and nieces Justine, Kyle, Carter, Kyra, Jack, Brandt, Zoey & Dax. Aunts, cousins and many friends. Ron will be lovingly remembered for his quick wit and sense of humour. He worked in the interior design field for many years in Saskatoon and Vancouver and leaves a legacy of his work. He had a passion for collecting antiques and loved painting abstract art and has left many of his works to be enjoyed by all. Cremation has taken place and a Graveside Service will be held in Oxbow, Sask. at a later date. Sleep peacefully Ron.

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Ron has a lovely, lived in face that makes me wish that I had met him. I love his 'natty' glasses and neatly composed attire. You captured a nuance that is very thoughtful and quiet.....Bless him and his family at this time and always...pm

douglas e. walker said...

pm, well said.

Anonymous said...

Did Ron work as a stylist or consultant on the Rim Rock shoot?
I like this shot too. dk

douglas e. walker said...

yes. he was living in calgary at the time. i brought him in to do the styling/propping for Rim Rock. Jenny R. was there as well.

Connordog said...

Very nice tribute. The photo is wonderful, in his home space of the West End. The late afternoon social hours at the Sylvia will be somewhat sad for all time.
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Crystal F said...

You have captured a moment of peace...thank you for posting such a beautiful picture and tribute to my Uncle. I am happy to know he was loved and appreciated by such wonderful friends.
crystal

Anonymous said...

Winters in vancouver won't be the same...It differs..

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