Ronald Edward Bement

Ronald Edward Bement

February 7, 1941—May 15, 2019

Ronald Edward Bement was born in Langlois, Oregon, the only child of Edwin & Bertha Agate (Dollar) Bement.  He died May 15, 2019 in Coos Bay at the age of 78.

After the death of his grandfather, Edward Bement in November of 1941 the family moved to Denmark and took over operation of the Bement Ranch on Willow Creek, where Ron lived until his failing health forced him to sell the ranch in 2015.  He moved to assisted living near Bandon in 2017.

Ron was educated in Langlois schools, where he excelled at reading, mathematics and was known for his beautiful handwriting.  After graduating, he joined his father in raising cattle and enjoyed all aspects of ranch life.  His mother died in 1983 and he and his father traveled to visit relatives in Washington, California and Wyoming each year until his father’s death in 1996.

Having suffered an injury at birth, Ron was limited in some areas and never learned to drive.  Willie & Billie Smith of Denmark became like family to Ron and, after Willie’s death in 1997, Billie became his surrogate mother.  She was known as his driver, phone contact and advisor on all things.

Ron lived for his cattle and also enjoyed roaming the hills of his ranch, hunting deer and elk, alone and with several local buddies.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Amling Schroeder Funeral Service, Bandon Chapel.  Following the services Ron will be laid to rest in the Denmark Cemetery with his parents.

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