1943 – 2011
With profound sadness, the family of Ron Webb wishes to announce his sudden passing after a lengthy battle with cancer on December 31, 2011. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by his much loved family. Ron was born to Reginald and Ruth Webb on May 10, 1943 in McBride, BC. He is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn; sons, Tory (Jackie), Dan (Aimee); daughter, Lori and his eight adored grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, Doug, Gary (Evonne), Bryon (Wendy); sister, Bev (Larry); brothers and sisters in-laws, Sheralyn (Ken) Grant, Lorraine (Pat) Armstrong; mother-in-law, Melva Carter. Ron was the founder of Knight Signs in Victoria which was established in 1969. His passion, knowledge and dedication to the sign industry stayed with him until his last days.
Please join the family for a Celebration of Ron’s Life on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at the Uplands Golf Club beginning at 3:00 pm. Special thanks to Dr. G. Luckhurst, Dr. B. Weinerman, Dr. V. Bernstein and Dr. P. McAllister, also, Terry, Beth and Misha from Hospice. Your on-going support has been a blessing. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Victoria Hospice. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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I thought of Ron today and am so sad to learn of his passing. He spent many years visiting our home when he was in his teens. My heart goes out to you Marilyn. With love always.
My thoughts are with Rons family. I am sending my condolences to you all.
Since I was a neighbour to the Webb family in McBride, I have lots of good memories of Ron, he was such a fun guy and we had many laughs. I was older and teased him, of course he teased me back.
So sorry to hear of his death.
Shirley Gardner
To Marilyn and Family and all the Webb families:
My sincere condolences to each and every one of you. My heart goes out to you.
My name is Marlene and I worked for Coast Lighting Ltd. in my late teens, early twenties. I enjoyed every minute of working with Ron and Doug and many others for several years. I was the receptionist/accounts clerk.
Knight Signs was founded during the time I worked there. Ron was a very nice man, a family man, and he worked side-by-side his crew. He came to work with a smile, treated his crew as he would want to be treated and because of his efforts became successful. In fact, my brother-n law, Barry Levi (deceased), was given the opportunity to be an apprentice electrician under Ron. Ron started Barry on his career to becoming a journeyman electrician.
So many good memories.
I am glad I met you Ron Webb.
Ron will be forever in your hearts and in the stories you tell.
Sincerely, Marlene and Rob Ross
To Family
Sad to hear of Ron’s passing though I never worked for him I did get to know him through his son Tory. He was always quick to ask about my family and interested in what was going on in my life. He had a way with people, a great gift.
He liked to talk about three things his grand kid, his kids and business.
I shall miss his visits and his laugh.
To Marilyn and family my sincere sympathies.
We were sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. We did not know him well but do know that you and your family are experiencing an irreparable loss in your lives.
You will have so many wonderful memories, which when brought to mind, will help you through this difficult time,
I hope it helps to know that friends are thinking of you.
With sincere sympathy,
Beverley and Barry Horn
A picture is really worth a thousand words and Ron’s speaks millions.
I had the great honour of knowing Ron in past years. I will truly cherish the memory of those times. My sincere sympathies to Marilyn and the immediate family.
As a fellow old sign guy, it was a pleasure to do business with Ron and to know him all these years. He was a class act.
R.I.P.
Tory, Jackie & Family
My thoughts are with you all at this time of sadness. It has been an honor to have known your father through my employment at Knight Signs.
Kerrie Stafford
To the Webb family,
I am very sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. I was unaware that Ron was not well. Ron was one of our first acccountng clients and although he could be frustrating to deal with at times, I always regarded him as an honorable and considerate businessman. My deep sympathies to you all.
Phil Winterbottom
Dear Marilyn, Tory, Dan, and Lori and families.
Our thoughts are with you all at this time of sadness.
Great memories of past happy times are with us.
Marnee, Graeme and family