Ronald E. Carlson, 72, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away at his home Sunday, June 9, 2019. Ron was born April 27, 1947 to Edwin Fay Carlson and Emilie Beran Carlson at the U.S. Naval Base in Astoria, Oregon. He was the oldest of five children. Ron graduated from Hilltop High School in Chula Vista, California in 1965. He attended college in San Diego and Radio Broadcasting School in Los Angeles. In 1969 he was offered a position at KOOL Channel 10 in Phoenix. In Phoenix, Ron met and married his wife of 47 years, Kathy. Together they have three children and five grandsons.
Ron eventually found his way into sales. For 25 years he worked as a Dental Products Sales Rep for the John O Butler Company leaving for a life of retirement in 2009.
Ron loved adventure and he had many hobbies including camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, snorkeling, sailing, and world travel. His greatest adventure was sailing internationally. Above all he loved his family.
Ron is survived by his wife, Kathy, three children, Jennifer, Jean, and John, five grandsons, Sam, Ryan and Luke Jaroch and Cooper and Ben Carlson. In addition, he leaves a sister, Janet McCormack, three brothers Craig, Mark, and Dean Carlson, nieces and nephews, brothers- in -law and sisters- in- law. He has many friends and clients who will miss his company and friendship.
Funeral services will be held in the fall.
Sail Away Captain Ron!
John Carlson
Miss you Dad
Jean Carlson
Love you Dad! Thank you for taking me on your sailing adventures. You were an amazing father and I will always miss your smile and saying, “We Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome. “
Love,
Jean
Martina Damko
Dear Kathy,
I am so sorry for your loss. He will be remembered in my prayers.
Love,
Martina damko
Mark
Thank you for being an awesome brother. We shared a lot of memories. RIP “Captain Ron
Theresa conroy
My deepest sympathy Cathy to you and your family on the lost of your dear husband. You are all in my prayers.
Chelsea and Nicholas Mansour
We will miss uncle Ron dearly.