Ronald L. Colpitts

Ron grew up in North Lewiston and on the Central Grade, where many memories were made. Ron enjoyed 4-H, music, art, working on farms, playing sports, bonfires and celebrations with family and friends. He graduated from Lewiston High School in 1978 and studied art at Lewis-Clark State College.

In 1980 he married Terri Hall (Long), and they traveled the United States together when Ron was a surveyor in the oil fields. They later divorced.

In 1989 he married Brenda Browitt (Longhammer), and they had a son, Ronald Clayton "Clay" Colpitts. They later divorced.

Ron worked for Coca-Cola in production and had many other accomplishments there, such as building the Coca-Cola Park and remodeling the train and cars. He also played Santa Claus at several Christmas parties. He was involved in the start of our Winter Spirit downtown and was a member of All Saints Catholic Church.

He is survived by his son, Clay Colpitts; his parents, Shorty and Dorothy "Dot" Colpitts, and Sis and Robert "Bob" Rape; his siblings, Andy (Karen) Colpitts, Don (Trish) Colpitts, Darla (Alan) McLaughlin, Cletus (Sabra) Colpitts, Tami Colpitts and Patti (Pete) Holmes; 13 nephews; 12 nieces; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

The rosary will be recited at 10 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at All Saints Catholic Church, 3330 14th St., Lewiston.

A special thank-you to All Saints Catholic Church, the nurses and staff at Prestige Care and Rehabilitation, Odom Corporation and all those who loved and cared for Ron. His family and friends were truly cherished by him.