I would like Ron Elston's obituary. He was in my class at the old Leon High School. Don't think he graduated though. Thanks in advance. I want it for my scrapbook. Loretta Obit Ronald Elston Ronald Jerry Elston, 65, died April 16, 2005 at the Decatur County Hospital in Leon, Iowa. Ron was born July 3, 1939 in Andover, MO, to parents Charles and Vondene Elston. He attended school in Davis City and Kansas City. He returned and finished school in Davis City, graduating in 1957. Ron followed in his father's footsteps and began working construction in Des Moines. In 1958 Ron Married Florence Shakespeare. Four children, Greg, Jeff, Rhonda, and RoVawn, grew up on a farm northwest of Decatur City, Iowa. Ron continued construction work along with operating a small acreage. During this time, Ronnie became an avid outdoors man, passing onto his children his love for hunting, fishing, and nature. Ron and Flo divorced in 1978. Ron continued working as an independent carpenter. He became united with Kaathryn England and daughter Kellly Jo of Lamoni in 1978. The family lived in Lamoni, Pleasanton, and Dexter, eventually moving into the Elston family home in Davis City. In 1984, Renee Joyce was born to the couple. Ron, Kathy, and Renee acquired the Reynolds family farm where they enjoyed animals, hunting, fishing, and gardening. Ron loved spending time with Kathy, Renee, and his family and friends, but cherished most playing with his youngest grandchild, Shira. Ron is survived by his parents, Charles and Vondene Elston and brother Mike Elston of Des Moines; wife Kathryn of Davis City; daughter Renee and son-in-law Aaron alley of Davis City; daughter Kelly and husband Terry Cozad of Weldon; daughter RoVawn and husband Riccardo Spellman of Milwaukee, Oregon; Daughter Rhonda and husband Ron Mickelson of Lamoni; son Jeff Elston and daughter-in-law Marcella Laasch of Studio City, CA; son Greg and wife Barb Elston of Elizabeth, CO; 10 grandchildren: shira, Teran, Bryce, Anthony, Sydney, Nate, Matthew, Joseph, Matt, and Travis; aunt Doris Kirkman of Livonia, MI; niece, nephew, cousins, and many friends.