Ronald Verne Bartrop was born August 23, 1932 in Cut Knife, Saskatchewan to John and Isabel Bartrop of the Riding Hill District. He was the second oldest of seven siblings in the family. He is survived by Wilma, his wife of 54 years, and son Paul (Diane); granddaughters Andrea (Mark) and their son Mason, and Lisa (Garrett) and their children Hailey, Ella, and Hunter; siblings: Vincent, Wayne (Florence), Iris (Richard), Diane, Phyllis (Andrew); sister in law Stella and brother in law Donald. He is predeceased by infant daughter Delores, parents John and Isabel, oldest brother Richard, sister Beatrice Marion Chapman, sister in law Shirley Bartrop, brother in law Luigi Stragliotto, as well as in-laws William and Doris Steinborn. Ron farmed since he was a teenager and worked at various jobs. He was a tow truck driver, painter, worked in bush camps in Ontario and Alberta, and at Richards's Esso in Vancouver. He enjoyed winters in Grand Cayman and Mesa, Arizona. His hobbies were fishing, dancing, and spending time with his granddaughters. Ron was a certified scuba diver since 1973 and enjoyed many dives in various areas. Ron loved to travel. He and Wilma had travelled to most of the United States including Alaska & Hawaii, Fiji, Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia, Central America, and many islands in the Caribbean. A Memorial Tea to celebrate Ron's life was held on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Centennial Hall and Tribute Centre, located on the north side of Sallows and McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home, North Battleford. A private family interment followed at the Rockhaven Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations in Ronald's memory may be made to Battlefords District Care Centre, PO Box 69, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 c/o the Rec Department. Condolences for the family may be left at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Sallows and McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home, North Battleford, SK
Card of Thanks
The Bartrop family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who made Ron’s last few years as comfortable as possible. A special thank you to Battlefords District Care Ward 4 for the loving and compassionate care they gave to Ron on a daily basis. Thank you to Dr. Morton, Ron’s family doctor, for his extra efforts and years of service. Thank you to Dr. Khurana and the BUH emergency room staff for providing such excellent care. Thank you to the BUH 2nd Floor West and 3rd Floor Palliative Care for their above and beyond care to Ron and his family. Thank you to family and friends who visited, sent food, and gave their condolences. Last but not least, thank you to Sallows and McDonald – Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home, especially to Christie, who helped make the arrangements as easy as possible.
