Ronald Richard Humphries

Ron is survived by his wife, Doreen; children, Rhonda (Russell) Neil, Karen (Norm) Stock, Candace (Kelvin Walker) Humphries, Pat (Colette) Vermette; grandchildren, Rheanna & Shelby Neil. Megan, Michael & Jocelyn Stock, Stephanie Klemp, Richard (Anna) & Corey Laidlaw, Jarett & Nicole Vermette; great-grandchildren. Landon & Rhett Klemp, Gracie, Sophia & Jack Laidlaw; sisters, Joyce (Ian) MacKenzie, Donna (Ron) Dyer; sister-in-law, Helen Humphries. Predeceased by his brother, Howard.

Born Feb 26, 1935 to George and Edith Humphries. Ron grew up the second of four children: Howard, Ron, Joyce and Donna. Ron was born in their brick house on Main Street in Carlyle. Ron started working young. He used his little wagon to help his Dad collect scrap iron. This earned him his nickname “Scrappy”. Carefree summers were spent at White Bear Lake at “The Alabama” cabin on Hotel Beach.

At the age of 16 he went into partnership with his father and brother Howard. Howard looked after the garage and Ron looked after the farm.

In 1957, Ron married Doreen Eaton. Three daughters were born; Rhonda, Karen and Candace. In 1981 Ron and Doreen took over Humphries Holdings. Ron reunited with his son Pat Vermette on Apr. 14, 1994.

Ron loved working being a business man, farming and operating equipment. He reluctantly retired in 2014 at the age of 79.

Ron enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren at his cabin at White Bear Lake.

Ron was always grateful for many clients and customers throughout the years. His employees were like family to him. Ron loved the town of Carlyle. He often said, “Carlyle was the best place in the world and why would I ever leave?”

Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2017 from the Carlyle United Church with Reverend Sung Shim officiating. Interment: Moose Creek Cemetery

If friends so wish, donations may be made to a Local Carlyle Charity or Organization.

Arrangements in care of the Orsted Funeral Home (Carlyle)

Thank You

On behalf of Doreen Humphries and family we would like to thank Jason, Kathy, Colleen, The RCMP and EMS who transferred Ron to Arcola Hospital, we greatly appreciate your efforts.

Words cannot express our appreciation to our many friends and relatives, all the prayers, cards, phone calls, visits, floral arrangements, charitable donations and gifts of food brought to our home.

Thank you to Orsted Funeral Home for the assistance you provided during this difficult time.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Carlyle United Church, to all the wonderful volunteers and to Lisa Eaton for her amazing musical contribution. To the many people who participated and attended Ron's Celebration of Life, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.