SHIRLEY ... I WAS TOLD THAT RON HAD GONE TO HEAVEN LAST JANUARY, I AM SURE THAT WES WAS THERE TO WELCOME HIM HOME. WES REALLY THOUGHT THE WORLD OF RON AND YOU. I CANNOT BELIEVE THEY ARE BOTH THERE IN GOD'S TENDER CARE. THEY BOTH DESERVE ALL OF GOD'S KINDNESS NOW. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ARE YOUR FAMILY..... ARLEEN

A great missionary statesman and passionate leader.

Ron you were a big part of my life growing up. you will be greatly missed

I met Ron and Shirley my last year of Bible College. He was a good friend and encourager. I remember him as a man of faith. It was my privilege to translate for him several times in Mexico and Spain. He also sang at our wedding. He has gone to his reward. Well done, you good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Lord.

He changed Nancy & I with his incredible love and support for those who had a desire to be used by God. I thank him for being a mentor to us and to give us opportunity to develop and serve the lord . I will never take lightly or forget who Pastor Ken Spicer invited on the special day when Papa Ron officiated my ordination to become a minister of the Gospel. So many time in lies situations i always ask, what would Pa Ron do !!!!!

I'm thankful for the time I spent in Uganda with Papa Ron. It was truely a great enriching experience. His love for people had no limits or boundaries. He worked hard and played hard. I remember all of us playing for hours in the restore pool. He freely gave all he had. Love you Papa Ron see you again in the Lord's timing. Joanna Sangder

You gave us the right understanding of a Godfearing, people loving Christian.. For me you were really the first Mzungu I met and saying you are part of my destiny since would be an understatement.
You and mama Shirley are one couple of a kind....Let your legacy live on through me and many others whose lives you impacted so strongly.

Thank you for loving us papa Ron

Ron is one of the finest men we have ever met. He will be missed greatly. Serving under him in Uganda was the greatest experience of our lives. And of course, behind every great man is an exception woman. God's blessings on you Shirley. We love you guys lots. Kyle and Laura Ashcroft

Ron and Shirley have long been role models and inspirations to us. We met Ron and Shirley in January 1996 when they blessed us by visiting our church in southern California. Jamie was so blessed to spend three weeks teaching music to staff and volunteers in Uganda in August of that year. Ron and Shirley and the rest of our dear sisters and brothers in WOMF continue in our prayers.
Steve Frank and Jamie Parker-Frank

Few people in this world have the calling of God, and acted upon that calling, like Ron and his wonderful wife Shirley. He obeyed and loved God with his whole heart, mind, soul, and strength, and loved his neighbors (all of us) as himself. My husband, Ron, and I marveled at the open heart and sweet spirit Ron had every time we met him. He was always so enthusiastic and excited to tell us how God was touching and changing so many lives! He influenced so many because of a surrendered life. What is so wonderful is that Ron and Shirley were both called and gave their lives to serve our Lord. Thank you both. Yes, I am certain Ron was welcomed into heaven with Jesus' open arms and hearing "Well done, Ron, you good and faithful servant: you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things: enter into the joy of your Lord." Our condolences to the DeVore family. Ron and Shirley leave a great legacy in their extended family, and many, many friends, along with the continued work being done in the World Outreach Ministries . Until we meet again.... Ron and Sue VanSlooten, Federal Way, WA.

Papa Ron has been one of the few men in my life that I think of as a hero. To me, he embodied the life of a man happily consumed with the love of God and the love of people - everywhere. He was "the real deal" of a man. He will be greatly missed but so many will see him again because of his efforts for Messiah!

We will always have such loving and happy memories of Ron. He was a wonderful example of love, grace and forgiveness and we are so grateful for having known him as a friend and confidante.

Alan and Janet Broadstock
Australia

He sounds like a great man to have known. Prayers lifted for you and your family Steve Carpenter! For Comfort & peace, may you all lean on each other. Family is everything...
-Liz

Such an inspiration! Kim Peterson

Condolences to family & friends. He was definitely a champion of the faith. Now he is one of the great cloud of witnesses cheering us on. - Carol D Bell

I fondly called him grandpa and grandma Shirley, after I met their granddaughter Annie Culp she became my adopted sister.
I lived in their house for four years, they sent me to High School and Bible college and wedded me with my beautiful wife Robinah.
They brought us with them to USA for a long Honey moon of 6 months.
Grandpa taught me to be a man of God, taught me to love family.
I am who I am because I met both of them.
I will always miss the quality time we used to spend together talking about everything.
You opened my eyes to the world.
Your passion for God and ministry caught me like a fire. I will spend my life trying to imitate you.
You loved me without reservation. I can't wait to see you again in eternity.
I will always keep the sweet memories of you. Can't say enough about you grandpa. Love you always

I am so full of grief for the incredible loss of Papa Ron to his family and the world. My love and prayers for you all. Ron was truly a man of God, a saint who has now gone on before us.
Thinking of you all especially mama Shirley. Love you.

I met Papa Ron after my first trip to Uganda in 2005. God was putting a call on my life, & someone who knew Ron suggested I ask to meet with him. He was only home for two days, but took an evening to meet with me. He started the conversation by saying, "How can I serve you?" It brought tears to my eyes then and still does. It was so characteristic of who he was. Eventually an organization named HEED was birthed from my Call, & UCOM became our "big brother" in Uganda. I doubt we would have made it without their helping hand. Ron's example has had a profound impact on my life. I feel privileged to know such a surrendered saint. See you in heaven, Ron! I'm sure there will be a crowd around you of the lives you touched. Well done, good & faithful servant!

Uncle Ronnie has been a blessing to me personally ever since I married into the Brockway/DeVore family - always warmly accepting, loving, encouraging, and inspiring me to serve Christ with my whole heart. We all watched his life closely and that caused a ripple effect to follow Christ with passion and zeal. I'm sure he's having a wonderful time visiting in heaven with my sweet husband, Gale, who also deeply admired him. Love you, Aunt Shirley.
❤️Linda Joy

He is home resting w Jesus and singing praises like never before . He will be missed by countless people but left a foundation for his family friends and all of Africa to continue the good work. He was my youth pastor and never have I seen such an active youth group , he encouraged us to go out and tell others of Christ light I remember going out w flyers handing them out , going to baseball games , missions trip to Mexico on and on . The churches no longer engage the teens and children like he and only he did . Between him and pastor dave we were all soo taken care of spiritually and loved that it is hard to find a church now . As they were true stewards of the Lord and keeping us all excited about church and most of all Jesus . My condolences to the whole family as your loss is huge and to the rest of us also who have been touched by his life and love for God love dhebi

My condolences and heartfelt prayers to your family. Ron, I thank you for all that you have done in the Lord's name, reaching out to so many lives throughout your life. You were and still are a tremendous inspiration of God's power through a willing individual.

Marc and I will never forget our unbelievable memories of our mo th spent in Africa being loved on by papa Ron and Mamma Shirley and the rest of the crew. I can say my life has been forever changed by that experience and I will be forever grateful for that.
Sending our love and prayers to the family,
Marc and Amy Hendrickson

My sweetheart, I will always love you. After 63 wonderful years , there was never a dull moment. My life was filled with our own children and all those that God-gave to us around the world . You always obeyed the calling of God. Your heart was pure, you could never do enough for the children of this world. Sleeping in a tent on a primitive island in Uganda he would sing to me, "I'll go to the end of the world for you" and I asked are we there yet? My life was a great adventure. I have no regrets. I am a blessed woman. Thank you so much.in God's time we will be together again.

I am blessed to have known such a wonderful man, his family and those he considered family. My deepest condolences to all of you.

A mighty man and pillar of the faith! A man used of God. A man who's example should be followed, and even modeled to others. Praise God! Rest in God's arms of eternal peace!

Daddy's Little Girl

I am his firstborn and so blessed to call him Daddy. I will miss him so much! I think of him everyday. So many wonderful memories of Holidays, travel, playing games, putting together puzzles, eating, barbecues, motorcycle trips, listening to him preach, pray, prophecy, sing, read, recite scripture! Mom and dad spent their lives on behalf of others! Dad touched so many lives during his lifetime! What an amazing man oh God! I love you, Daddy! I miss you!

He was 'Dad' to many teens including myself. He used up all of his energy and resources- nothing was wasted. Hard work, intelligence and humor were the characteristics that made him successful. He will be missed.
Lori DeVore

My Uncle Ron was a great man of God. He always had kind words to say. He was fun to be with. His missionary stories were great to hear. He loved preaching. He loved his family and friends. I was influenced by his guitar playing in church in Federal Way. I miss him already. God bless his family and friends. Larry and Terri Jorstad.