Carleton, Ron (1950-2003)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 May 2

Birth date: 1950 Jan 19

text of obituary:

RON CARLETON

Ron Carleton died jan. 5. He was born jan . 19, 1950 in Gravelbourg, Sask. to Ralph and Mary Carleton . His father was a United Church pastor; the family moved to sev- eral communities in southern Saskatchewan. When Ron was 4, his par- ents took over the family farm in Ravenscrag, Sask., moving to Cremona, Alta. in 1961. Ron partici- pated in sports and music. He attended Millar College of the Bible in Pambrun, Sask., playing pi - ano for musical groups . He pJayed for the Mes- sengers Quartet, touring North America and Eu- rope. He met Gladys Magnusson in Carman, Man . when he was billeted in their home during a tour. They married in 1974. They joined Global Outreach and served on the Voice of the Gospel radio broadcast in Aix-en -Provence, France 1978 - 1984. During the last 2 years in France, Ron's health began to fail, and they returned to Cana- da. He was diagnosed with MS. He earned a BA in French and MA in French Literature at Univer- sity of Calgary but because of his illness was not able to teach. The family moved to Abbotsford, B.C. in 1992; Gladys taught in Langley School District. Ron began writing poetry, songs and ar- ticles. He maintained his sense of humour. He put his faith in jesus at age 10 and was baptized in his late teens at Maple Ridge (B.C) Baptist Church. He maintained a basic faith and found grace to live each day courageously. He is mourned by Gladys; daughters Nicole, Emmy and Coralie; 2 brothers; 1 sister. The funeral was january lOin Northview Community Church, Abbotsford, with Ike Bergen and Frank Martens ministering.