Ronald M. Body, age 79, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Ron was born in Santa Rosa, Calif. and grew up in San Diego. He has lived in various parts of California, Arizona, and Washington State. Ron retired to Ocean Shores in 2004 after a successful career in Wholesale Pharmaceuticals.

Ron is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 59 years, Karen and two children Randy (wife Leslie) and Cheryl (husband Dan). He was preceded in death by his oldest son Mark. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Ron was a loving husband, a great father and an awesome grandfather. His presence will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.

A memorial service will be held to celebrate Ron’s life at the Morning Glory hotel in Ocean Shores at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, at 685 Ocean Shores Blvd NW.