On this very special day, Dad's birthday, would have been 61 years young. Thinking of you and the many memories attached. We miss you.
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| Ronnie |
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| Carey |
To My Precious Father (aka my “Daddio”),
I looked up at you when I was born and it did not stop there. I was enamored by your wisdom, your kind approach to parenting your unconditional love & with all those you were persistent and more importantly consistent which meant I could always trust you.
I wanted to be like you for example, when you had your nightly bath which you coined your “think tank” you always took a book with you, I would wait and wait and wait (you were in there what seemed like forever) and when you came out I would go and take the book and read what you did. I would study your notes just to better understand what it was that took up your time. I loved being close to you, understanding your loves & dislikes. You always had an opinion never coming from ignorance it was always well thought through. How many books have we shared over the years, so many!
You shared your business with me even during my youth. When Ron Bazar had the Futon store, I would race there after school so I could work with Mom and feel like I was close to the parents I loved, to contribute. I remember going to Sunfest and praising God with you, going on the radio with your colleagues (what an experience), enjoying the music and feeling safe as a human on this massive earth, protected by my Father. Our yearly trips to the Cloverdale Rodeo, just father-daughter, or the Hastings Race Track (where we never bet a dime) I loved those times and always looked forward to them.
As I grew up I started to become the typical teenager and even though I challenged you over and over again your patience and tolerance was given endlessly and consistently a theme of your character. I always reverted back to the foundation you laid down for me.
What about your huge heart! Time & time again you were being a missionary of love & God, from going to minister in prisons, to opening your home; hosting recovered prisoners or mentally challenged individuals, giving them opportunities that others would never consider. A true humanitarian – that is my Papa!
I will remember the love you shared with my first husband Todd. You would play bongos, speak of life lessons, we would laugh and create memories. Going to Shannon & Jonathan's wedding, I will never forget the picture of you and Todd drinking a Guiness together, celebrating a new marriage. You never judged us, even when we struggled even though I was your daughter you never took sides, you loved Todd too and called him Son. I love you for that Dad.
When I was in Africa we talked and laughed and felt in awe that I was embarking on this adventure that I could never have done if I hadn’t learned what unconditional love of humanity was, I learned that from you. I wish you were with me, I wish we could have traveled together like we dreamed of doing.
You shared your goals with me and I shared mine with you. For 7 year’s we worked on them together & I will forever treasure that gift and those dreams we shared. The up’s the down’s the successes and the losses, we had times where we laughed so hard we would both cry. Ron, Ron & I having Chinese and dreaming of the future. When I needed to move on, you expressed your sadness but told me that you understood and that I was young and needed to gain more insight, new opportunities and self growth. We encountered extreme differences but always without question respected each other. I miss sharing with you Dad, telling you about my day and what my next plans will be.
I used to tell my friends that if I ever lost you my world would fall apart and I would be unsure as to how to move forward. Now this has happened and I am crushed, I beg the heavens to give you back even though I know that your book was written long before but I struggle, I cry, I get angry, I am at the earths mercy, I get confused and lost and lonely, I feel guilt and sadness, I remember the good times but just long to hug you or feel you or hear your voice. I miss you so much I could give up. My only savior is that our hearts even with obvious differences were always in sync. Dad I long for the day we are together again, I will do my best to make you proud whilst on this earth but it isn’t easy, it’s the hardest challenge you’ve ever given me.
Thank you for leading me to Jesus, thank you for giving me a wonderful Mother and a unique Brother. Thank you Jesus for picking Ron Trainor to be my Father.
Until we see each other again…oxoxox
| Susan Webster |
I met Ron Trainor in March of 2004. I was on a ferry going to Vancouver and we were instantly engaged in our conversation. People later would ask me how I met Ron and I would reply “BC Ferries” which would always end in laughter. Of all places! My husband John and I became involved with WorldBuyDirect and we started working together which meant getting together for many meetings, emailing etc. Ron became a great friend to our family. He met our children, knew of their passions, hobbies and personalities. Our elderly English Springer Spaniel who later in life became blind, would run to the front door when Ron arrived and the two would greet each other like old best friends. He visited our family cottage in Nanoose and even gave our kids a lesson in the Bongo drums listening to his favorite band the “Bee Gees”.
In the time of knowing Ron I always felt he was a very compassionate and loving person. He always assured me that he would never want my work with WorldBuyDirect to become a priority over my family. Ron appreciated the time and effort it took in raising a family. I always felt he was interested in who I was as a person and how I was evolving as an individual. He was a selfless man. My family has been stunned and shocked by his passing. I hold onto images of his wonderful gentle smile and how he would nod his head when we were on the same thought pattern.
We will miss Ron!
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In the time of knowing Ron I always felt he was a very compassionate and loving person. He always assured me that he would never want my work with WorldBuyDirect to become a priority over my family. Ron appreciated the time and effort it took in raising a family. I always felt he was interested in who I was as a person and how I was evolving as an individual. He was a selfless man. My family has been stunned and shocked by his passing. I hold onto images of his wonderful gentle smile and how he would nod his head when we were on the same thought pattern.
We will miss Ron!
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| Ron Bazar |
Lasting Thoughts and Memories of RonI still marvel at Ron's mind, his creative understanding of business and what it would take to become successful. He was a natural motivator. You could not leave him without feeling more committed, more enthused and more clear about the next phase in your endeavors. You just got fired up being with him!
Ron's deep love of nature was so ingrained in him. Wherever he went he marveled at the beauty of nature in all its forms whether animal, fish and bird life, horses and dogs, and wildlife of all kinds, trees and flowers and birds, his favourites. He loved the sunset and the stars at night. For Ron, nature always brought him joy.
Ron was a consummate reader. He hung out at the library taking out books and devouring them. Most were business books that helped form his views and insights. But he also enjoyed motivational CDs and travel shows.
I still can't believe he is gone from us. I will miss his voice on the end of the phone saying when he called, "How are you doing Ronnie Boy?"! I will especially miss that smile and joy we felt whenever we were together doing business battles or relishing our precious play times. Our motto was to try to have serious business fun when we worked but so sadly we often had such huge battles to overcome, always back-to-back protecting and helping each other. I could never replace such an amazing modern day warrior looking out for me and wishing more than anything for us to succeed. We yearned to go out and play in the Think Tanker, the name of our boat someday where we could get inspired and play without life's burdens so we could just enjoy fully this beautiful life.
One day in Vancouver we were saying goodbye after a challenging session... we always found a way through the most difficult ones. Somehow, it came out in my wishing him to be beyond the burdens of the day's discussions with a simple wish to at least "Have An Average Weekend"! It suddenly hit us how funny that was and we just laughed and laughed until we ached and couldn't move with tears of joy! Eventually Ronnie was able to get down the stairs to his car laughing all the way and drive away only to be forced to pull over and laugh and laugh some more as he just couldn't drive. We often later laughed again recalling that day!
I was blessed to have spent so much time over the years with Ron, to get to know him and to delight in being the Two Ronnies! In spite of all our business challenges, we did have so many wonderful times and shared so much. Ron had a heart of gold and was able to forgive all those who hurt him. He wished the best for everyone he knew.
Ronnie, wherever you are may you be filled with light and laughter and may your heart beam with joy!
I will miss you forever, Ronnie, such a unique and precious soul!
You Best Buddy,
Ron
ps. The tears just pour forth in my memories of you and the deep love we shared.
"I Love You" were our parting words in our last conversation on the phone.
Goodbye my friend! You will always be with me and those you loved and touched so deeply... Shine forth Ron! Shine forth!
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