Ronald Keith Barnes

October 03,1938 – January 20,2015

Ronald Keith “Ron” Barnes beloved husband and father, of Mercer Island, passed peacefully Tuesday January 20, 2015.

Born in Aberdeen, WA. The son of late Cliff and Jean (Eagon) McDonald. Married to Carol Russell. He was in the US Army and graduated from the University of Washington. Ron was a loved pharmacist in Richmond Beach for many years. He attended St Monica’s Catholic Church in Mercer Island. Ron enjoyed making models, hiking, gardening, vacationing on Hawaii and spending time with his grandchildren. He was also a military history buff.

He is survived by his loving wife Carol, a son Greg Barnes and wife Meredith; stepchildren, Laurie Blanchard and husband Jim, Lisa Howard and husband Sam, Nan  Anderson and husband Erik, Steven Barnes, John Barnes, and Darren Butler; nine grandchildren, Anthony, Sofi, Nicholas, Nate, Angelina, Ben, Elisabeth, Kelly and Rachel and one great grandson Greg “Jr” Barnes; sisters Marilee Tate, Mitsy Barnes and brothers Doug Barnes, Dave Barnes, Dean McDonald and Terry McDonald.

A celebration of Ron’s life was held on February 13, 2015 at Life Celebrations by Washelli in Bothell followed by a graveside service at Abbey View Memorial Park in Brier.