It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ron MacLeod on Friday, April 25th. He was 84 years old. Born and raised in Victoria, Ronald Bruce MacLeod enjoyed regaling friends with stories of his adventuresome youth with brothers Stu and Don. Ron enjoyed many sports; he was an avid baseball and soccer player. His focus became golf, which also became a life-long career and passion. Ron was a member of the CPGA and spent his early years playing tours events. However, his greatest love was being the Head Professional at Jasper Park Lodge for 42 years. It allowed him to spend more time with his beloved wife Sonia and children Bradley, Lauren, Arthur and Sharon. His extended family included his “pro-shop boys” who affectionately called him “Bomber.”
Ron is survived by his wife, children, brother Donald MacLeod, son-in-law Robert Hotte and grandson Ryan Hotte. He follows siblings Stuart MacLeod, Lalia Wilkinson and Marguerite Howard.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in support of brain cancer research or a favorite charity. Ron was an avid supporter of several charities during his lifetime.
Ron was a man full of life, and he enjoyed it immensely. He enjoyed a good cocktail, a hot bowl of soup and joking with his family and friends. He will be missed, but his stories will live on.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Uplands Golf Club on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at 2:00 pm.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
17 Responses
In 1966, as a student learning english, Ron gave me a job
in his pro shop. in Jasper.
His souvenir always stayed in my mind as a kind and
a good boss.
Mes condoléances à toute votre famille.
Charles Lemaire
Trois-Rivières
To the Macleod family,
I share your grief. It is truly amazing how Ron’s passing brought memories of your family and fabulous times came flooding back, Take care.
My sympathy and condolences to Sonia, Brad, Lauren, Art and Sharon. very sad news to find.
My apologies for losing touch over the years, I was privileged to work for Ron in the early seventies with Jay, John, Buzz, and Joe. Very formative years for me, I learned so much, in that school for wayward boys. To me , Ron was the example of a professional, a mentor, a team leader, an innovative businessman, a husband and a dad.
I admired the attention he paid to his craft, he could play great golf, and he kept those skills, despite the distractions of a successful business.
So I learned some of it, people skills, professionalism, importance of family, all of which has served me well.
Celebrate this life!
Sincerely
Bill Hargreaves
Brandon, Manitoba
To the MACLEOD fAMILY
The members of the Jasper Park Golf Club sends our condolences to Sonia and family on the passing of Ron.
Even though he left Jasper,we still considered him part of the Jasper Park Golf Club’s family as a lot of the members became golfers because od Ron.
We will remember his wit and humour,his interaction with the members
and the many prime rib dinner’s with him at the Holiday Restaurant.
He will be missed because he took the time to know you and made the tim available for you to know him, his endearing smile,the timbre of his voice as he shared a story and his gentle nature.
We will always remember ” The Bomber “.
Lauren, Sonia, and family:
Though I only met Ron once, and not so long ago, I remember him vividly as a gentleman of humor and grace who loved to laugh. He clearly enjoyed life, food, wine, and most notably other people. The one evening we spent in New York (with Lauren, Sonia, and other dear friends) remains a very fond memory for me. I am so glad I got to know him even a little bit. As new Yorkers might say, he was a mensch. And that is a very good thing indeed.
I am so sorry for your loss and for his absence in your lives now. My thoughts are with you. I know all that you shared over the years will be some comfort in a dark time.
With love and affection,
Mark
To the MacLeod Family,
I have certainly missed Ron since he left Alberta and the Jasper Park Lodge. Ron was a consummate professional and model for all of us associated with the golf business. His quiet demeanor, confidence and class was something we all learned from.
Thinking of you all,
Brian Bygrave
I remember Ron in NYC with his uniquely fresh and new views of the sights and events around us. He loved discovery of new places and events, particularly the unusual. When visiting Virginia Ron brought the same excitement of discovery to Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. I will miss conversations about American history heros with a bright Canadian.
Remember the joys–
Ginny