We Remember
SWAIL, Ronald Everton
January 1, 1970 — January 1, 1970
Ronald Everton Swail, age 87, passed away on March 14, 2020 with his family by his side. He will be missed by his wife Wilma; daughters Dawn (Vern) and Diane (Mike); son Shawn (Heather); grandchildren Amanda, Brant (Melissa), Tori, Alex, Miranda, Dylan and Madison; great grandchildren William and Norah; as well as brothers Ralph (Audrey) and Wes (Eileen). He was predeceased by his parents Wesley and Tory.
Ron was born on July 11, 1932 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. His banking career brought him to Kelowna, BC a city which brought him great joy. He was entrusted with the opening of the first Bank of British Columbia in Kelowna in 1970, prior to being promoted to the Vancouver head office. After deciding to leave the bank in 1975, he followed his entrepreneurial spirit in launching Lincoln Leasing in 1976, collaborating to start the Kelowna Packers Junior hockey club in 1984, and partnering to build Shadow Ridge Golf Course in 1987.
Over the years, he was an active volunteer in Shriners, as well as minor hockey and baseball. Ron was an avid golfer and longtime member of the Kelowna Golf and Country Club. He loved his church and was a devoted family man and friend.
The family is very thankful to his care team, Dr. Carver, Dr. Finch, Dr. Carter and the Palliative Care nurses. The Hospice House staff were a great comfort to Ron and his family in his final days.
A private family memorial will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the BC Cancer Foundation, bccancerfoundation.com or the Central Okanagan Hospice Association, hospicecoha.org would be appreciated.
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Oh Diane, I am so sorry about the passing of your Dad. Hugs to you and Mike and your kids. 😘
My deepest condolences to the family.
My deepest condolences to Sean and Heather and for the rest of the family. He is with his Heavenly Father now., smiling looking down at all the wonderful people remembering him fondly.
Very sorry for your loss my thoughts are with you and my heart goes out to you all
Wilma and family,
Wilma and family,
Thinking of you Wilma with deepest sympathy!
Bob & Suzanne Chavarie
A sad time when someone so dear has departed.
I have fond memories of your Dad when you all came to visit in the summers.
He will long be fondly remembered.
Our sympathies to you and your entire family. Thinking of all of you in this difficult time.
Diane please know that we are very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and your family. Hugs from Heather and Paul
My thoughts are with all of you as you process your loss.
Ron was just the nicest man I’ve ever had occasion to meet. I delivered his paper to your door every morning and he always had a kind word for me any time we met. My condolences to the family.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Warmest regards, Michelle