PITTMAN Ronald
Posted: July 23rd, 2015
PITTMAN
RONALD NORBERT PITTMAN, beloved husband of De Etta Pittman of Picture Butte, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at the age of 78 years.
He was a life member of the Knights of Columbus, as well as a life member of the Alberta Fish & Game Association including being on the Executive of Alberta, Lethbridge and Picture Butte. Raised in Warner he had been a farmer all his life including the areas of Warner, Spirit River & Picture Butte.
Along with farming he always had his livestock including purebred Black Angus & Commercial Cattle, sheep, pigs, turkeys (his favorite haha) and his favorite horses including Lady. He was on the school board at Blueberry Mountain and had operated a Grain Elevator in Taber & Cranford. He always had a story to tell!
He married De Etta Bixby on July 1, 1961 and they had two children, son Logan (Donna) Pittman, their children Connor and Jillian; daughter Nola (Doug Kast) and their children Keylee and Kyle.
He is survived by three brothers; Gerry (Sally) Pittman, Dave (Joan) Pittman and Gord (Jane) Pittman, as well as his brother-in-law Layne (Gail) Bixby and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Prayer Vigil will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. with Deacon Cliff Bogdan
A Funeral Mass will be held at ST. CATHERINES CATHOLIC CHURCH – 762 Crescent Avenue North, Picture Butte, Alberta, on Friday, July 24, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. With Father Newton Rodrigues Celebrant.
Ron was my cousin and we were in school together from grade 1 to Gra d.I spent lots of time on their farm when we were kids Prayers going out to DeEtta and family at this sad time….Love Sam and Arlene Augustine
Dear De Etta and family. I was very saddened to hear of Ron’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family. Growing up in Warner I spent a lot of time with Ron at his folks place. We used to go to shows in Lethbridge and travelled to CYO meetings in the area as well as hunting. The latter I fondly remember when Ron, Gerry and I went on a 2 week hunting trip in the Prophet river area of the Alaska highway. These are all very good memories. All our love goes out to you at this difficult time.
Deloy & Colette
Comox, BC