Ronald Bleazard

Ronald J Bleazard II was born January 23, 1965 to Maxine Ruth Gieck and Ronald J Bleazard in Salt Lake City, UT. As a youth Ron lived between Utah, Las Vegas, and Reno. At around age 12 he moved to Polson Montana with his Dad and younger brother, David. He attended Polson High School and enjoyed both football and wrestling and developed a lifelong love of Montana. Ron met Ellen, his best friend and soul mate, on Valentine's Day 1983 at a choir festival in Bigfork, MT. At the time, Ron was a senior in high school, participating in the freshman choir. While on a break at the festival, Ron and his buddy were walking by the school buses where Ellen and her friend were hanging out. Ellen and her friend whistled out the window at the boys. And as Ron would say “she picked him up”. Ron did not call her for 4 months after this meeting, then he ask her to go to his senior prom. Ron and Ellen were married a year and a half later on September 8, 1984 in Lolo Creek, MT. Two years later, they welcomed their first child Kristin in October of 1986 while living in Reno, NV. Ron had dreamed of having a child ever since he was sixteen, and she quickly stole his entire heart. Shortly after Kristin was born, Ron started his lifelong career at UPS in spring of 1987. Ron began in loading, and package care. He had the to opportunity to advance to the Feeder Department and took a transfer to Wells, NV. In February 1992 they welcomed their second daughter, Sierra, to the family showing Ron he had room in his heart to love another child just as much. Also while living in Wells, in May 1993 they welcomed surprise baby, Chantel, who was born in Missoula, MT. Ron found again that his heart was big enough to love another child and his family was completed. Ron enveloped his family with love and always made sure they felt his love. Ron took another transfer moving into his grandparents house in Murray, UT for a short time before buying a home in Tooele, UT. During their time in Tooele they made many lifelong friends and Ron and Ellen were sealed to each other and their children in the Jordan River Temple. Ron spent many hours hunting and fishing and his favorite times were spent out in nature and with his family and extended family. Shortly after the birth of his “little Man” Myles in 2011, Ron and Ellen moved to Ballantine, MT where they built their retirement home. In early 2013, Ellen and Ron welcomed their second grandchild, Jema Jae, and enjoyed the luxury of having them live right on their property. Their third grandchild, Elli came along in 2016 and Emma in 2018 pulling his heart strings back to Utah. Ron was present for the birth of each of his grandchildren and being “Papa" became his world. He loved each one with his whole heart and soul. Papa Ron cherished every moment that he was able to spend with them. When Ron wasn't busy working on his property, he loved to spend his free time in the outdoors. Many weekends he could be found on the shore or in his pontoon on a river, fishing pole in hand. He also loved hunting in the hills hoping to get the “big one”. He looked forward to his annual fishing trips with his buddies and yearly hunting trips with his family. He didn't always get something, but it was always an adventure. A Bobcat fan to the core, he enjoyed football games and come rain or shine he was there to cheer the boys on. Ron was very family-oriented and everyone in his life knew how much he loved them. He was never seen without a smile and a warm greeting. He wanted nothing more than to make sure everyone was taken care of. Many times, in his final days, he was heard saying “I need you to know how much I love you and I need to be sure you are all going to be OK”. Forever worrying about and protecting the people he loved. In February 2018 Ron was diagnosed with cancer and began the fight of his life. Through this time he remained strong, humble, full of hope and love for his family and continued making plans for the future. He never once gave in he, was adamant that he wouldn't give up. Ron's final battle came to a close in the arms of his wife and daughters and surrounded by family on February 9, 2021. Ron was preceded in death by his mother Maxine Gieck- Smith. He is survived by wife Ellen Bleazard; daughters and families: Kristin Dorman (RJ, Elli, Emma), Sierra McDonnell (Dustin, Myles, Jema Jae), Chantel Bleazard; father Ronald Jay Bleazard; sisters: Cindy Decker, Kathy West; brothers: Scott Worthington, David Bleazard, "pseudo brother" Ron Schafer. From Kristin He never had a bad thing to say about anyone. He loved with all his heart and gave all he had to those he loved. From Sierra He was always there to guide, coach, inspire, or cheer on his girls and grandkids in everything they wanted to do. From Chantel Dad was always a gentle soul who taught me to walk tall. He loved all the women in his life and would do anything to build us up. Above all he taught me self-worth and ownership. I don't know what I'm going to do without him and I hope with everything I do I can make him proud. From David Ron was known throughout his life as a cool kid. He showed respect to everyone and was a protector of all. They broke the mold after Ronnie came along. From RJ I've never met a more welcoming, warm, loving person in my life. He welcomed me into the family from the get go. He loved hard with his whole heart and left a deep impression on all those who knew him. He will be greatly missed by all. Thank you for everything I love you Ron. From Dustin Getting to know the amazing man, husband and father Ron was over the last 11 years of my life has made an impact that I have never expected. He has shown me what it means to be rich in family and taught me to take pride in everything I do. I lost my father in 2010 and Ron didn't hesitated to fill that role. He will be missed dearly I love you Ron and I'm thankful for the time we had. From Scott Ron always wanted to make everyone welcome. He always made sure to make the rounds at family reunions and talk to everyone. I don't think he missed a single person. He was the most family oriented man I know.