Ronald W. Buckles Sr. age 74 of Poplar, MT passed away on November 16, 2014.
Ronald was born on October 24, 1940 in Poplar, MT to Fred and Lorena Buckles. They lived in the Oswego area and he attended school in Frazer, MT, graduating in 1958. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1961 and retired in 1983.
In 1967 he married the love of his life, Patricia Pitt of Poplar. They had 3 children together: Ronald Jr. “Custer”, Julia, and Paula.
He is survived by his daughters Julia (Ben) Gray Hawk of Poplar, and Paula (Harlan) Rankin of Poplar. Ron is survived by his grandchildren Breanna Buckles, Rachael Gray Hawk, Jessica Gray Hawk, Curtis Rankin, Emma Gray Hawk, Ethan Rankin, and Alyssa Rankin. He is survived by great granddaughters Laila and Kelsey Birthmark. He is survived by his brothers Jim (Monica) Buckles of Poplar, Fred (Olivia) Buckles of Spokane, WA, and Robert (Mary) Buckles of Wolf Point. Ron is also survived by many nephews and nieces.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Patricia, son Ronald, Jr. “Custer”, sister Roberta, and his brothers Thomas and Duane.
A vigil will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Poplar. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 21, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Poplar. Interment with full military honors will follow at the Poplar City Cemetery. Condolences for the family may be left at www.claytonstevensonchapel.com. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Service Schedule
Vigil
7:00 p.m.
Thursday November 20, 2014
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Poplar, MT 59255
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Friday November 21, 2014
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Poplar, MT 59255
Service Schedule
Vigil
7:00 p.m.
Thursday November 20, 2014
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Poplar, MT 59255
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Friday November 21, 2014
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Poplar, MT 59255
David & Chong Ae Boyd says
Sorry to hear about your dad’s passing our prayers are with you.
Barb Klindworth Carter says
Paula and Julia, so sorry to hear about Uncle Ron. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Take care. Love, Barb and Aunt Joyce.
Lucy Redekopp says
Julie & Paula so very sorry about your dad my thoughts & prayers are with all of you. Take care & God bless you all.
Darlyn Grainger says
So sorry for your loss of your Dad and kids Grandpa. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Take care, God Bless You All.
Peggie Buckles Woodward says
May God be with you and all the family.
Dale Buckles and Yvonne Buckles says
Mom and I were deeply saddened to hear about Ronnie’s passing. Our deepest sympathy is with the entire Buckles’ family.
Gunnar E. Svalland, MSgt (USAF Ret) says
RB, sorry it has taken so long to locate you, only to find out that you have passed. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and guidance when I was a young Airman stationed in Idaho. My condolences to the rest of the Buckles family. I will have to add Poplar to my list of places to visit, so I can pay my respects to you, Patricia, and Ron Jr. in person. Fly high!