Ronald Dale Elder

Ronald D. (Ron) Elder, beloved father, brother, cousin and friend, passed away due to injuries sustained in a tragic automobile accident on February 5, 2016. He was born June 5, 1952 in Hawthorne, California to Leonard J. and Lola B. Elder. Early in life Ron realized his interest and love for auto mechanics and especially loved Chevrolet cars and trucks (particularly Corvettes), and restoring his 1969 truck "Ol' Goldie". With a gift of gab, honesty and integrity everyone who ever met him, loved him. Ron was the consummate salesman and throughout his lifetime made life-long friends in the sales industry. With his sparkling eyes and dimples, coupled with his life long experience made him very successful. Ron loved to travel and the outdoors; he loved fishing, hunting and camping, particularly the annual Family Reunions where he could reunite with all the aunts, uncles and cousins he only saw once a year. Ron also loved movies, music, cooking and reading; was an avid film watcher, concert attendee, tried his hand at a novel or two, and had often talked about opening a restaurant with his sons during his retirement. Place of Birth:Hawthorne, CaliforniaPlace of Death:Salt Lake City, Utah