Ron McClain Obituary

Ron McClain, age 72, a longtime resident of Colorado Springs, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2009 at his home. Ron enjoyed a successful career in music and real estate. Ron was born in Rae, Missouri on November 20, 1936 to Ross and Dolly (Griggs) McClain. He graduated from High School in Austin, Minnesota in 1954. He served 3 years in the United States Army from 1955 to 1958 and was stationed in Germany. He married Bonnie Mae Loew on June 25, 1958 at St. Colombanus Catholic Church in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. Julie, their only daughter, was born May 4, 1960. The family moved to Colorado Springs in June of 1962. In 1975 Ron and wife, Bonnie, moved to the Canon City area where they owned and operated Buckskin Joe, along with the KOA campground and Fun Country. In 1982 they purchased their dream Colorado ranch in Texas Creek Colorado, which they named Stage Coach Ranch. In 2003 they returned to Colorado Springs where they resided until his death. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June of 2008. Ron was a devoted Catholic and a member Corpus Christi Parish and the Knights of Columbus. Ron attended daily mass until his health declined and then watched mass daily on EWTN. He had a great love for the blessed Mother, Mary and the Holy Rosary. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; daughter, Julie and son-in-law, Dan Wilde; grandchildren: Bonnie (Jason) San Souci, Mary Wilde, Ross Wilde, Michael Wilde and Paul Wilde; great-grandchildren: Caitlyn Wilde and Eric San Souci; brothers: Stanley (Judy) McClain, Bruce McClain, Mike (Abby) McClain; sister, Annett (Mike) Gutman; and brothers- and sisters-in-law Gertrude Kloberdanz, Sylvia Plunkett, Al Michaelson, Marvin Thompson, Marlys Loew, Jerome (Bernice) Loew, Mary Ann (Darrell) Johnson, William (Nancy) Loew, Bernard (Clarice) Loew, Carolyn (James) Stellick, Gloria (Merle) Peterson, Paul (Judy) Loew, and Henry (Lorraine) Loew, along with numerous nieces and nephews and many, many family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Johnie McClain; along with father and mother-in-law, Matt and Emogene Loew; brothers- and sisters-in-law: Delbert Loew, Norma Thompson, Frank Plunkett, Margie Michaelson, and Joseph Kloberdanz. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at Shrine of Remembrance â€œAmerica the Beautifulâ€� Chapel. Visitation will continue Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. The Holy Rosary will be said at 10:00 a.m. at the church followed by the Mass of Catholic Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment with military honors will follow at Evergreen Cemetery and a reception will then follow at Corpus Christi fellowship hall. Memorials may be made to Corpus Christi School at 2410 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907. Blessed be his memory.

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Published by The Gazette from Apr. 26 to Apr. 27, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Ron McClain

12 Entries

Janette Rube

May 19, 2009

Bonnie,
It was so nice to spend time with you and Ronnie a couple of years ago. You and Ronnie were so special to dad (Uncle Virgil). I know the feelings were shared on both sides. Bob & I enjoyed the stories Ronnie told about his life and what a life it was. I can see Ronnie in heaven playing the guitar and entertaining everyone and telling them about the love of his life (you Bonnie). I'll miss Ronnie. We pray for you and the family that the Lord will give you strength in this time of sorrow.

May 4, 2009

Bonnie: I was saddened to read of Ron's death. May I have your address. Thank you. Lois Velasco 719-591-1513

Debra Reyher(Reed)

April 29, 2009

Dearest Bonnie, Julie, Dan and rest of the family , I am sorry for the lost of a wonderful man Ronnie. My mother loved him so. My heart breaks for all of you. Wish I was there to give a big hug to all.

April 29, 2009

Bonnie, Julie, Dan and all of the family...May God's peace be with you. Ron will be greatly missed and remebered fondly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bill Beach
Aurora, CO

Donna & Phil Malouin

April 28, 2009

Bonnie, Julie, and Bonnie & Family:
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
Ron welcomed our family with open arms the day that my son married his granddaughter. We are all better people for knowing him....
Our Love and Prayers are with you.

Brandy Van Teylingen

April 28, 2009

Bonnie and family,
It has been my joy and my blessing to know all of you. You have been in my thoughts and prayers. I know that Ron will be missed. Your family is strong and great support system for each other. My love and prayers are with you always.

Richard McKinney

April 27, 2009

Bonnie,

I really thought alot of Ron. I am also a better for man for knowing him the little time that I did. I always looked forward to taking him to his therapy and the talks we had. I will miss him. May the Lord give you strength and love. You are in my prayers.

"Us Soldiers don't die we just fade away"

Rich (Mac) McKinney
SFC USA (Retired)

April 27, 2009

Bonnie and Family, Ron was a great man. We are glad to have spend some time with him during his last few days. We have great memories of him and we will treasure them forever. Bonnie, take care and we love you so much.

Jim and Greg Poole, Colorado Springs, CO

Kevin Kuckleburg

April 27, 2009

Aunt Bonnie, Julie,Dan and Family, We loved Uncle Ron so much. He will be dearlly missed, but he will always be in our hearts and thoughts. I am so glad I got to see him when I went to my Grandmothers funeral.
LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH
KEVIN, MARNEILE,KELSEY KUCKLEBURG

April 26, 2009

Aunt Bonnie, Julie, Dan and family ... our love is with you at this difficult time. I have a lot of great memories of Uncle Ron and will cherish them forever. I wish I could be there with you, but it's not possible. Know that I care and think about you lots. As hard as it is to lose someone we love so much, we know that he is in a far grander place. Take care...will call again in a few weeks ... with love, Cheryl Tim and family

Paul & Judy Loew

April 26, 2009

Ron,

We are both so glad that we got to spend time with you in your last days and had some smiles and many laughs. We will miss you so much .. You are with the Lord now and all your friends there , Enjoy! Much love to you .

Annett Gutman

April 26, 2009

Ron,
I love you. I am so glad I got to be with you in your last days. I pray for the family now. Thank the Lord you are whole again.
Your Sis.

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