JONKER Ron

1967 – 2013 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 After a long and difficult battle with diabetes, the Lord has called home his precious son, Ronald Jeffrey Jonker on Monday, October 14, 2013 at the age of 46 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, October 18, 2013 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. A private burial service will be held at the Taber Memorial Garden prior to the funeral service with Pastor Brian Kuyper officiating. The Funeral Service will be held at the First Christian Reformed Church, 3902 Heritage Drive, Taber on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Jim Zondervan officiating. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at www.southlandfuneral.com. Besides his loving parents Okko and Audrey Jonker , Ron is survived by his sisters Cindy (Richard) Veluw of Iron Springs and Sheri (Fred) Jonker of Grassy Lake and by his nieces and nephews who brought him so much joy Cameron, Kevin, Jaden and Landon Veluw, Jessica (Brent Venhuis), Clayton, Jenna and Cody Jonker. He is also survived by his Oma Jonker, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and his close friends Jason and Jody Vandersteen and family. Ron was predeceased by his Paka and Beppe Vis and Opa Jonker. Ron was born June 22, 1967 in Thunder Bay, Ontario. He attended Thunder Bay Christian School and graduated from Selkirk High School. In October 1985 Ron moved to Taber with his family and began working the oil rigs until his health no longer permitted. In 1994 he graduated from the Lethbridge College with his diploma in Civil Engineering, however, his health prevented him from ever working in this field. He also worked as a realtor for a short time. Ron decided to become more involved in the family’s business, Sunnyside Nursery. He loved the greenhouse and had hopes and dreams of one day taking it over. Ron continued to be an active part of the business and resided in Taber until March of 2013. At that time he moved into Legacy Lodge in Lethbridge where he resided until the time of his passing. Ron enjoyed many types of sports including football, hockey, baseball and Nascar racing. He also loved to camp and fish. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Ron’s name may be made directly to the Southern Alberta Renal Program, Lethbridge Dialysis Unit, 935 – 17 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 3E4. Ron’s family appreciated the excellent care he received from Dr. Wong and the staff at the Lethbridge Dialysis Unit, Dr. Sommerfeldt and staff at the Lethbridge Wound Clinic, Dr. Beckie and staff from the Taber Health Centre, Debbie Virostek and the Taber Community Care staff and the wonderful caregivers at the Legacy Lodge. Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.