Ron Lewis Cato, born May 19, 1942 to Curtis and Katie Cato in Dover Tennessee, passed away September 14, 2015 at age 73 from an extended illness. He graduated from high school in Tennessee. He has been married to his wife Mary since March 19, 1968. Ron was an enlisted member of the United States Navy (VA 192 squadron) and served on the USS Ticonderoga CV-14. He was a First Responder in Elliston, a Fire Chief for Elliston Fire Department, crew chief for the Fort Harrison Fire Department and also ran heavy equipment for Pierce & Associate Builders prior to his retirement.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents and his two sisters. He is survived by his wife Mary, his son David (Tylene) Cato and his granddaughters, Reann and Brittani Cato, his step children, Walt Wade and Tammy (Jim) Carrigan and many cousins, nieces and nephews in Tennessee. Ron loved to watch NASCAR, looked forward to his trips to Las Vegas every year, he enjoyed playing golf and riding snowmobiles in his younger years.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, September 18, 2015 at the Elliston Gymnasium. A graveside service will directly follow the memorial service at the Elliston Cemetery. Please join the family for a potluck reception at the Elliston gymnasium directly following the graveside service.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
Following the memorial service
Friday September 18, 2015
Elliston Cemetery
Elliston, Montana
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
Following the memorial service
Friday September 18, 2015
Elliston Cemetery
Elliston, Montana
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JoAnn Longmire says
Mary I am so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. He was a great guy, we used to have so much fun when Bob and Ron coached basketball to all those kids. Had some great times. My condolences go out to you and your family.
Pam Stoneking says
Mary I am so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very trying time. God bless. ~ Pam
Leona Zaharko says
I am so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. I worked with him for many years at the VA.
He was always a wonderful, friendly guy.
Tom Juhl says
RIP Ron
phill balsley says
OMG Mary, I am so very very sorry to hear this! I worked with ron for many years at the VA, he was an awesome guy! he was one ,that made your day when he would go through your area, checking stuff! maybe a joke or just his smile! RIP RON! you will be missed!
Robert Quigley says
Dear Mary, Tammy, Walt and David,
Sorry about your loss. I had the pleasure of being coached by Ron in grade school basketball. I got the opportunity to do a lot of dirt work with Ron when we worked for Bill Pierce. We had a lot of good times working together. Ron was always so positive. Ron and my Mother car-pooled for many years. My Mother thought very highly of him. Ron paid his dues here on earth, he is no longer struggling for breath but helping prepare a place for his loved ones to follow. I know that hearts must be extremely heavy, I am thinking and praying for you.
Robert Quigley
Kelly Stanley-McNurlin says
Dave, Tylene, and Family: I’m so sorry to hear about your dad, Dave. I hope happy memories will help carry you through. Just know there are people that are thinking of the family and wishing you peace, love, and strength!
Kelly