Ronald Edward Williams, 93, of Ventura, California passed away on October 14th, 2026, at his home. Ron was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to Edward and Ann Williams on October 25, 1932. He went to high school at Washington High School in Los Angeles and graduated in 1950. Ron was in the Marine Corps Reserve before he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard. After his time in the Coast Guard Ron met and married the love of his life, Betty Jean DeuPree. He was employed by the Automobile Club of Southern California where he retired after 33 years of service. Ron and Betty loved to travel. They traveled the world extensively. Some of their most loved trips were with Betty’s sisters and their spouses. When they weren’t traveling Ron and Betty became avid tennis players enjoying tennis and friends at Cabrillo Raquet Club. Ron continued playing up to the age of 92. He also loved his early morning walks at Kimball Park and the friendships he developed there.
Ron is survived by his brother Dave Williams of Klamath Falls, Oregon, his daughters, Laura Vogt (Ted) of Dallas, Oregon, Darla Pulido (John) of Santa Paula and son, Craig (Karmen) of Ventura, 9 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty, in 2018.
Ron had a very outgoing personality. There was no such thing as a stranger to him. If he met you once, he remembered you and called you by your name from then on. He had a very special and sincere way of nurturing relationships. Ron was especially appreciative of the caring gestures he received from family and friends in his later years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
All of Ron’s family meant the world to him. We were truly blessed for him being our “Dad, Pa and Grandpa”.
As per his request, there will be no service.
Arrangements are under the direction of the BOYKO & REARDON TELEGRAPH ROAD MORTUARY & CREMATION, Ventura.