Obituary: Ronald Bruce Tree

Ronald Bruce Tree 1951 ~ 2005 Coach Ron Tree passed away unexpectedly at his home in Heber City, Utah of natural causes May 29, 2005. He was born June 13, 1951, to James Marion and Nedra Elaine Nielson Tree. Ron attended schools in Wasatch County graduating from Wasatch High School, where he served as student body president in 1969. Ron graduated from Brigham Young University where he excelled in football and wrestling. He was an all conference linebacker and voted most inspirational player by his teammates. Ron served an LDS Mission to the Netherlands. He began his coaching career at Viewmont High School, and was employed by Excell Interfinancial Corp. before returning to Wasatch High School as a coach and a teacher. Ron dedicated his life to his family and to others, especially youth with whom he worked as a teacher, coach and friend. Coach Tree's legacy can be measured by the many thank you notes which he saved and cherished, and the innumerable lives he touched. He is preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Gerald. He is survived by his stepmother, Vivian (Reed) Howes of Mapleton; brothers, Richard of Lovelock, NV, Roger (Ruth) of Avon Park, FL, Randy (Julie) of Kearns, Cory, currently serving in the California Carlsbad LDS Mission; sisters, Teri and Kelli both of Mapleton; as well as numerous nieces and nephews who adored him. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the "Ron Tree Memorial Scholarship Fund" through the Wasatch County School District. Contact Principal Vickie Gappmayer at the high school 435-654-0640. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 2, 2005, 12 noon in the Heber LDS Stake Center, 150 North 200 West, Heber City. Friends may call Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the LDS Church and Thursday from 10:30-11:45 a.m. prior to the services, also at the LDS Church. Interment will be in the Heber City Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home, Heber City.