Ronald “Ron” Richard Straight, 87, passed away on November 27, 2024 in Eureka, surrounded by his family. He was born in 1936 to his parents Leslie and Grace Straight. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Lp Loading Trucks and later the Local Union 3.

He often drove cross country traveling to visit family both near and far. Before his passing he made one such trip where he visited with his son Mark Laursen taking in the football games in Indiana. Later he visited with two of his sisters Mary Hill and Patty Bennett in Mississippi. He was accompanied on this journey by two of his daughters, Terri Moore and Shelly Kitchen, who made the journey a reality for him.

Ron enjoyed spending his free time with family, where he worked in the yard or garage, crafted custom Redwood burl tables, he often collected custom built heavy equipment truck models and various other sports items. He could be found around town or at the casino with his friends Gregg and Jim. He took great pride in hard work.

He will be missed and remembered by surviving family and friends. Those left to honor his memory are his brothers: Leslie Straight and Allen Straight; sisters: Patty Bennett, Mary Hill, Janet McDonald, and Barbara Remington; daughters; Terri (Randy) Moore, Shelly (Leonard) Kitchen, and Ronda Henderson; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother and father: Grace and Leslie Straight; sister: Betty Taylor; brother: Jack Taylor; mother of his children: Pearl Straight; son: Mark Laursen; and great-granddaughter Lily Smith.

Services honoring his life and memory will be held at Wesleyan Church of the Redwoods at 1645 Fischer Ave in McKinleyville on December 28, 2024 at 1 p.m. Reception will follow in the activity center. May he forever rest in peace and live on in our hearts.