We learned that Ron Colston, much-loved KSD teacher and coach, passed away earlier this week. The staff at iLoveKent.net wants to extend its condolences to the Colston family and those who have been touched by Colston.
Information regarding services for Ron:
Sunday, March 21 -
11:00am – 4:00p
Public Viewing to pay last respects
Marlatt Funeral Home
713 Central Ave N
Kent, WA 98032
Monday, March 22 -
11:30a – Family Viewing & Procession to Cemetery
Marlatt Funeral Home
713 Central Ave N
Kent, WA 98032
1:30p – Graveside Burial Service
Mountain View Cemetery (friends are welcome to meet at cemetery for short burial service)
2020 Mountain View Drive
Auburn, WA 98001
(online guestbook available)
4:00p – Public Memorial
Kentwood High School Gymnasium
25800 164th Ave SE
Covington, WA 98042
Reception to follow at school
Cards and flowers can be sent to the funeral home. The family’s wish in lieu of flowers; a donation is made to the Meeker Middle School ASB/Athletic Fund. Ron Colston has always been a strong supporter of school sports and activities and loved his experience at Meeker.
Meeker Middle School
12600 SE 192nd Street
Renton, WA 98058
I drove by Meeker today and almost crashed. Not ron. My daughter Shauna had just flow in late last night from the east coast and told me she heard that a Kentridge Basketball coach had died. As we drove by it hit me square in the face, it was Ron Colston- big, happy, full of %$#@, but a really,really nice guy. I played basketball fore many years at Seqoiua Jr High with him. Many times I (5’10″) had to gaurd him. My only defence was to run as fast all the time and yell at him to keep up. Time to head for the shower now, but the game will go on. JC
Such a loss to the community and school district. I heard about this from a friends daughter who goes to school at Meeker. I have grown up in the Kent School district myself graduating from KM in 97 and my brother as well in 00′ it was our honor to know Mr Colston as students then as an adult as parents. He will be greatly missed. Thoughts to his family.