Ronald F. Evenden SR.

Ronald Fred Evenden Sr. (Ron) 12-18-1945 - 01-16-2021 Born- Belcourt North Dakota / Turtle Mountain Reservation Parents: Clarence Evenden(deceased) and Doris Tetrault (deceased) Ron is survived by his Wife of 53 years Uschi Evenden, his Children Michael Zahn, Rhonda Garred (Tad Garred), Ronald (Joe)F. Evenden Jr, and Christine Zahn. He leaves behind 20 Grandchildren and 15 Great-Grandchildren. Travis Evenden (Brooke Evenden), Jordan Evenden, Christopher Noce (Paige Noce), Cody Evenden (Sierra Evenden), Ronja Friedrich, Ronald (Ronnie) F. Evenden III (Teda Phimmasome), Craig (Bubba) Gunderson (Becca Gunderson), Laura Friedrich, Anna-Lena Zahn, Riley Evenden, Elijah Garred, Mercedes Garred, Dakota Garred (Jacque Garred) and Bradlee Byfield (deceased). Grayson Evenden, Levi Evenden, Penny Evenden, Rosie Evenden, Lily Evenden, Owen Noce, Quincy Evenden, Rue Evenden, Owen Cleaver, Chloe Gunderson, Nelly Gunderson, Bently Garred, Olyvia Garred, Victoria Garred, and Allison Garred. Ron also had 5 siblings. Vern Evenden (Marcia Evenden), Chuck Evenden (deceased), Peggy Hampton (Buz Hampton), Larry Evenden, and Bev Evenden. Ron also enjoyed and loved his extended family and friends tremendously! Ron was born and raised in mostly in North Dakota in his adolescence. He moved to South Dakota in his teens, just shy of his 18th birthday he joined the Army. He was stationed in Heidelberg Germany for three years where he met his wife Uschi. From there they started their life back stateside for a brief time in North Dakota before they moved to Portland Oregon in the fall of 1968. There he began his career with Blitz-Weinhard which lasted about 31 years. Upon his first retirement, Ron and his friend Les decided to go to school in Arizona. They enrolled at MMI to receive certification for Harley Davidson repair. He met a lot of great people during his time there and gained a lifelong skill of motorcycle repair which served him well for many years. Once back in Vancouver, he started a new part-time job as a limo driver with All Events Limousine. He thoroughly loved this new journey. Being a people person with a great sense of direction he was well suited for this job. Uschi would help with set-up and planning, so it was something they did together. Ron shared funny stories and spoke of the beautiful areas that were visited. The one downfall he would speak of, was the fact that he had to wear a suit and tie, which many of you know was not his usual attire... he was more a t-shirt and jeans guy! From there Ron moved on to bus driving for the Vancouver School District. This would be his final stop as far as paying jobs would go. He drove for them for 15 years. He spoke of the kid's and his co-workers with fondness and thoroughly enjoyed the interaction with each of them. He had the same route for many years, so he was able to see the same kid's year to year which brought him joy. Ron had many hobbies, which usually included family and friends. He was a backyard mechanic, he played pool on numerous teams throughout the Portland /Vancouver area, he was bowler, he dabbled in race car pit crew, mushball and competitive tug-o-war. He loved riding his Harley to Sturgis with Uschi, family and friends. Most of all Ron loved spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He tried to never miss and event. He was known to even travel miles away to be sure not to miss a single one. Be it a birthday, sporting event, orchestra recital, speech, or church event, he was always there with Uschi by his side. We will all miss this especially. We know how rare this was, and are blessed that we were the recipients of such love and care This is what you call a LEGACY!

Ronald F. Evenden SR.

December 18, 1945 - January 16, 2022