Ronald Lee Pardee, age 69 of Martin died of cancer Sunday, Sept. 27.

Ron was born on Aug. 17, 1946, to Ken and Starlite Pardee.

He is survived by his mother; his wife of 42 years Rosemary; his children: Jim (Nancy) Bradley, Ronda (Bill) Havener, Tracy Pardee, Jeff Pardee and Gary Pardee; 22 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; his sister Luanne (Terry) Delp; brothers: Ken (Cathy) Pardee, Jim (Carol) Pardee, as well as several nieces and nephews and special cousins Don and Cindy.

Ron was preceded in death by: his father Ken; his brother Bill Pardee and grandson Kenny.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17,  at at the Thornapple Valley Church: 2750 South M-43 Hwy Hastings

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Thornapple Valley Church or Wings of Hope Hospice: 530 Linn St. Allegan MI 49010.

The family is being served by Life Story Funeral Home in Plainwell