A. Ron Linford
January 13, 2011
A. Ron Linford, 72, died Thursday, January 13, 2011, from congestive heart failure. He was born November 19, 1938, to Avard and Venice Linford in Laramie, WY.
Ron graduated from high school in Wahpeton, ND, and then served in the Army. He had a life time of continuing his education where he attended and took classes from Grandview College and DMACC. Ron owned TAXAID, where he was a tax preparer for many years, and was also a jack of all trades, doing his own electrical and carpentry work. Ron spent the last few years truly dedicating his life to his grandchildren.
Ron is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sandy; children, Robert Linford, Rebecca (Mark) Burton, Eric Linford, and Mark Linford; grandchildren, Ceegan and Cinzi Linford, Andrea and Zachary Burton, and Melanie and Matthew Linford, all of Des Moines, IA; brother, Tom (Linda) Linford of Warrenville, IL; and a host of other family and beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Joel and Robert Linford.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 18, 2011, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with burial to follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Ron.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Russell Hepler
06/01/2012
I SERVED WITH RON IN THE ARMY AND VISITED WITH HIM AND HIS FAMILY IN 1964. HE AND I WERE VERY GOOD FRIENDS AND I AM SORRY TO HEAR HE HAS PASSED. I THINK OF ALL THE GOOD TIMES AND LAUGHS WE USED TO HAVE AND I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM. MY CONOLENCESES GO OUR TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND A PART OF ME PASSED WHEN I READ THE NEWS TODAY.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL OF YOU.
Karen Kittell
01/17/2011
I was surprised to open my Sunday paper and see Rons' obituary. Ron had done my taxes for probably 20 yrs. or more. He was a very nice gentleman and I was sorry to see this news. May the love of your family and friends give you strength and see you through.
Kim Grett
01/17/2011
Becky, I was so sorry to hear about your dad. You always spoke so highly of him. Good fathers make great daughters! My prayers are with you and your family.
Sheri Griffeth
01/16/2011
Becky,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sheri
rhonda wells
01/16/2011
Dear Rob and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Rhonda Wells