Byron “Ron” Wright Bovee, age 80, passed away on Wednesday May 22, 2024 at Trinity Health, St. Mary’s Hospital. Ron was born in Grand Rapids on August 9, 1943 to Edwin & Doris (Bergers) Bovee.
He was preceded in death by his sister Beverly Stevens; his son-in-law Bobby Slupe and his best buddy John Sparks.
Ron is survived by his wife of 42 years, Priscilla; his daughter Sherri (Steve DeVries) Bovee, Kim Slupe and his stepdaughter Kim (John) Onderko; 5 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; his brother Lloyd (Gay) Bovee; his brother-in-law Ken Stevens and his sister-in-law Melissa Donovan as well as many other relatives.
Ron was a classy, patriotic and affable guy. His passions were sports cars, boating and spending his summers in Charlevoix on Lake Michigan. He was proud of his 4 years of service in the US Air Force. In his later years, he was very dedicated to his service on his condominium board.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday June 30, 2024 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Egypt Valley Country Club.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Ron’s memory may be made to the Charlevoix Humane Society.