Ronald Dean Puckett

Ronald Dean Puckett, age 80, passed away at his home in Cove, OR on Sunday, September 20th.

Ron was born in Payette, Idaho to the parents of Dean and Estella Puckett with the majority of his life living in Cove.

Ron was an orchardist and president of the Cove Cherry Growers Association for many years. He was an active member of the Cove Sportsman Club and previous member of the Cove Fire Department.

He married Betty Woodell in March 1953 and had four children. He is survived by wife, Betty, children, Jeff (Kristi), Terry (Jayne) both of Cove and daughter, Judy Puckett of Boise; five grandchildren, Stacy Boulier (Robert) of Virginia, Amy Johnson (David) of Cove, Cody Puckett (Jennifer), Kyle Puckett and Katy Puckett of Boise, Idaho; three great grandchildren, Owen, Wyatt and Peyton. He is also survived by his sister, Marilyn Rudd (Wally) and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Scotty and his parents Dean and Estella.

Ron loved his family, hunting, fishing and camping at East Eagle.

Celebration of life services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday the 24th at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center.

Contributions may be made to the Cove Quick Response or the Cove Methodist Food Bank if desired.

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