Ronald Floyd Gulbransen was born in Eureka on August 18, 1954 and passed away unexpectedly at his home in McKinleyville on April 30, 2025 at the age of 70.

Ron lived in Humboldt County his whole life and held many jobs over the years. His last 30+ years were spent driving a log truck, until he was forced to medically retire seven years ago.

Ron’s #1 passion was his cars. He was a Ford Man through and through. If he wasn’t out in his garage working on his cars you would often find him out racing them at Samoa Drag Strip.

Ron was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Gulbransen, and his mother, Regina Gulbransen.

Ron leaves behind his loving partner Jerri Amos; his children Aaron Gulbransen, Geoff Gulbransen, Lynnette and Cory Hicks and Valisha Robbins; his brothers Steve Vandemeer, Olin Gulbransen and Carl Gulbransen; his sister-in-law Janice Stevens and her husband George; and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Ron was also survived by many friends he was close to, some all the way back to grammar school, from his time as a mechanic, his street sweeping business, his three decades racing at Samoa Dragstrip and his many years driving truck. We wish we could name you all but we don’t want to leave anyone out. Ron is very loved and will be greatly missed by many.

Ron will be interred at a private ceremony with his parents in Trinidad.

A celebration of life is being planned and will be held soon.

Arrangements were made with Ayers Family Cremation.

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