Ron passed away at the age of 91, on Monday, January 23, 2012 at the Moose Jaw Union Hospital. Beloved husband of Rose for over 64 years, loving father of Garry (Marjorie), grandfather of Benjamin (Kalie Johnston) of Toronto, ON, and Rebecca (Greg Chilibeck) of Edmonton, AB. Fondly remembered by sisters Julia Ludke of Moose Jaw, SK, and Linda (David) Moyes of Portugal, brothers Dennis (Bettie) of Moose Jaw, SK, Ted (Helen) of Saskatoon, SK, Gale (Noella) of Stoney Creek, ON, Richard (Lois) of Vernon, BC and Stan (Maria) of Edmonton, AB. Ron was predeceased by his parents Arthur and Elsie, brother Floyd, step-mother Katherine, sisters and brothers-in-law Vera & Leo Ireland and Muriel & Gerry Poag, brother-in-law Ed Ludke, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jack & Kay Ham. Ron was born to Art and Elsie Goodnough in Leeds, England on June 4, 1920, moving to Saskatchewan as an infant. He was raised on the family farm in the Expanse District living there until marrying Rose Ham of Barrier Ford on Oct 28, 1947. Ron and Rose purchased the Red & White Store in Craik, SK in 1950 which they eventually converted into a family clothing store. They lived in Craik for 21 years, until 1971. Ron’s first love was farming which he had been forced to leave in Southern Saskatchewan due to serious allergies. After many years of visiting the Barrier Ford Area of Saskatchewan where Rose had been raised, and finding that allergies were not present, they decided to return to farming on a small scale in 1971. They moved to Barrier Ford and remained there for 17 years. With retirement in 1988, Ron and Rose moved to Alberta to be closer to family and lived happily for 19 years before returning to Moose Jaw in 2005. Ron was active in Craik for many years on the Hospital Board, Town Council, and served his church in many roles. At 91 years of age, with a sharp mind and quick sense of humour, Ron had to move into Providence Place where he became a favorite of all the staff who considered him to be an “easy-keeper”. He lived his life with a deep commitment to his faith in Christ and served as a great example of a sincere and honest man. Special thanks to Dr. Luhning and Dr. Sanderson and all of the staff at Providence Place and The Moose Jaw Union Hospital who provided such wonderful care and attention. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 27, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Parkview Funeral Chapel. Interment in Barrie Ford will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate that any donations be forwarded to The Moose Jaw Union Hospital Building Fund.