Obituary: Coleman, Ronald Allen

Age 53

Wed., May 11, 2016

COLEMAN,
Ronald Allen

Ron passed away May 3rd, 2016 in his home in Spokane, WA.

He was born in Lewiston, ID on October 16, 1962 to Jerry (Butch) Coleman and Judy Kenney.

He spent his childhood in Northport, WA.

He lived in several cities, but spent most of his adult life in Spokane.

He was a veteran of the U.S Army, and an entrepreneur.

One of his greatest accomplishments in life was raising his grandson, and he was extremely proud and loving of his two daughters.

He is preceded in death by his father Jerry (Butch) Coleman.

He is survived by his mother Judy Kenney and stepfather William Kenney of Spokane; grandmother Geneva Hayes of Colville; daughter Taryn Coleman of Portland, daughter Roni Coleman of Spokane; grandson Dawson Coleman of Spokane; sister Mary Lou Weilep of Northport, sister Marcia Angelo of Spokane, sister Michelle Coleman of Airway Heights; nephews and nieces Brianne, Kris, Lyle, Austin, Kaylee, and Tim, as well as his many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, grandnieces and grandnephews.

A celebration of life will be held Friday, May 13th at 4:00 pm at Your Place Outreach, 2902 E. Olympic Ave., on the corner of Olympic and Regal in Hillyard, WA.

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