Ronald “Mouse,” Spoor, 82, passed away at 6:06 a.m. on Friday, December 2, 2011, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
A lifetime resident of Plymouth, Ron was born in Plymouth on June 25, 1929, the son of Vern and Carrie Bradford Spoor.
He attended Plymouth schools and was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps.
On August 11, 1985, in Plymouth, he and Sharon Parkus Hurford were married.
A talented construction worker he worked for C.L. Morris, Dick Day Construction and Zartman Construction.
Ron had many interests. He was a fantastic carpenter; he enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He collected arrowheads and was an avid reader; he loved animals and has been known to rescue many cats.
A great family man, he enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports.
He was a founding member of the Archery Range and the Menominee Bow Hunters Club.
Ron is survived by his devoted wife, Sharon and by their six children. They are sons: Vern (Mary) Spoor, Houston, Texas, Randy (Debbie) Spoor, Plymouth and Mike Hurford, Monterey, IN. His daughters are Terri (Gene) Frazier, North Judson and Tammi Robertson and Chris Hurford, both of Plymouth.
A sister, Helen Breitspecker of LaPorte, also survives together with 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter-in-law, Margaret Hurford, a brother, Julius ( Florence) Spoor, a brother-in-law, Lester Breitspecker and a granddaughter, Morgan Hurford,.
Visitation with Ron’s family will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth.
Funeral services for Ron will be held immediately after visitation at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial with full military honors will be accorded to Ron by the Plymouth American Legion, VFW and DAV along with the South Bend Honor Guard in New Oakhill Cemetery on Thursday, December 8, 2011, at 1 p.m. Memorial gifts in Ron’s memory may be made the Marshall County Humane Society P.O. Box 22 Plymouth, IN 46563
Robyn says
Vern, and Family . . . . So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Cherish the memories, as that is something you will always have. Please know I am thinking of you during this difficult time. Prayers my friend, as you spend these last moments on this earth with him. You will be together again one day. Prayers for safe travels for you as well. So sorry. Hugs!
Jeanie Martin says
Randy, Vern, Tammi and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father! Cherish the memories and keep them close to your heart!
Know that you and your families will be in my heart and prayers!
Don Parker says
Randy & Debbie,
We were very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. It is very difficult to lose a parent, especially at this time of year. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Don & Kathy Parker
Rich and Rhonda Triplet says
Sharon and family, we were deeply saddend to hear of Ron\’s passing,Rich and I have many good memories of Ron when he worked with Rich at Day\’s construction.He will be greatly missed.
donna whitmer says
Spoor Families,
Sending our sincere sympathy for your loss……..
Bob & Donna Whitmer
Lisa Dunfee says
Sharon, Tammi, Chris, and Family:
I am so sorry to hear of Ron\’s passing.
I have memories of dining with Ron and you several times at the Hayloft during Thermogas Days.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Dunfee
Gwen Calvert says
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Gwen Calvert
Shirley Gidley says
To all of the family I send my sympathy for the passing of your father and family loved one. I realize that these are difficult times and it is difficult to say the right things to ease your pain.
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
KIMM SULLIVAN says
Our deepest sympathy to you all for this difficult time.
Robyn says
Vern, and Family . . . . So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Cherish the memories, as that is something you will always have. Please know I am thinking of you during this difficult time. Prayers my friend, as you spend these last moments on this earth with him. You will be together again one day. Prayers for safe travels for you as well. So sorry. Hugs!
Jeanie Martin says
Randy, Vern, Tammi and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father! Cherish the memories and keep them close to your heart!
Know that you and your families will be in my heart and prayers!
Don Parker says
Randy & Debbie,
We were very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. It is very difficult to lose a parent, especially at this time of year. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Don & Kathy Parker
Rich and Rhonda Triplet says
Sharon and family, we were deeply saddend to hear of Ron\’s passing,Rich and I have many good memories of Ron when he worked with Rich at Day\’s construction.He will be greatly missed.
donna whitmer says
Spoor Families,
Sending our sincere sympathy for your loss……..
Bob & Donna Whitmer
Lisa Dunfee says
Sharon, Tammi, Chris, and Family:
I am so sorry to hear of Ron\’s passing.
I have memories of dining with Ron and you several times at the Hayloft during Thermogas Days.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Dunfee
Gwen Calvert says
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Gwen Calvert
Shirley Gidley says
To all of the family I send my sympathy for the passing of your father and family loved one. I realize that these are difficult times and it is difficult to say the right things to ease your pain.
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
KIMM SULLIVAN says
Our deepest sympathy to you all for this difficult time.