Lifetime Raymond resident Ronald D. Runyon, 61, died Oct. 20, 2017, at St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Wash. He was born in 1956 to Bud D. and Betty Jean Runyon. Ron was a 1974 graduate of Raymond High School, and worked as a self-employed truck driver.

Ron was a humorous person, and fun to be around. Whenever he could, Ron went fishing on the riverbank. It was his biggest joy in life. Ron also enjoyed gardening and clam digging. He had many lifelong friends.

He is survived by his brother, Greg Runyon (Dawn); nephew, Kyle Runyon (Rosie) and their children, Jeremy and Hannah; and nephew, Brandon Runyon. He was predeceased by his parents; and grandparents, Ted and Laura Runyon, and George and Ester Krieger.

There will be a private celebration of life.

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