Ronald Escudero

Obituary for
Ronald Ramon Escudero

Ronald Ramon Escudero, 69, of Mapleton, Utah, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on May 10th, 2018 at the Utah Valley Specialty Hospital after a hard fought battle with COPD and combat related PTSD.

He was born in Portland, Oregon to Albert and Dolores Escudero. He lived his childhood in Chatsworth, California. Ron joined the Marine Corps in 1966 and served his country in Vietnam.

He is survived by his wife Helen Patti Escudero, daughters Rebecca (Dennis) Brand and Jennifer Ann Escudero, sons Joe (Jennifer) Escudero and James Bartley, sister Lynn (David) Twitchell, stepsons Shane W. (Christie) Richards, Evan B. Richards and Garrett D. Richards, grandchildren Aaron (Brandi) Kenney, Alex Kenney, Grayson Kenney, Dennie Mae and Mikie Brand, Ryan (Danielle) White, Jack Escudero, Grace Escudero, Spencer and Michael Bartley, Blake (Ali) Burton, Christian Meyer and Mitchell (Allyssa) Meyer.

Ron was a passionate fine artist, sculptor, singer, songwriter and inventor. He was a devoted father and husband. He enjoyed spending time with his family, going out into nature’s wilderness with his friends, playing guitar and singing at local coffee shops. His humor and patience will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Graveside services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at the Utah Veterans Cemetery, 17111 S. Camp Williams Road, Bluffdale, Utah. To express condolences visit www.NelsonMortuary.com