Ronald Eric Yager

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ron Eric Yager on December 22, 2024.

Ron was born August 26, 1934 and grew up on the family farm near Kaleida Manitoba with his parents Henry and Minnie Yager along with brothers, Ray, Bill, Ivan and sister Anne. He enjoyed playing baseball in Kaleida with his lifelong friend Stewart Clayton, who he would later travel out west with to work on the pipeline. He married Betty Jean Clayton in Toronto in 1959 and they had 3 children Debbie, Wendell and Wayne. After a short time painting houses, Ron moved into the grain industry, first with Pool Elevators and then with United Grain Growers. He worked as the Manager of the UGG Grain Elevator in Newdale, before transferring to Minnedosa, where he managed the UGG Grain Elevator for 26 years, retiring in 1994.   He was very active in Minnedosa as a member of the local Elks Club and curling in the men’s league.   He was both a minor ball and hockey coach, as well as logging countless miles driving Wendell and Wayne, along with their teammates, around the province to play.  He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying both hunting, fishing and in the early years camping vacations with his young family.  Later many summers were spent at their cabin in Thomas Lake, MB. 

Dad was pre deceased by his parents Henry and Minnie, brothers Ray and Bill, sister Anne and his wife Betty in 2011.  He is survived by his daughter Debbie Harder (Darrell), sons Wendell and Wayne (Gwen) as well as grandchildren Karlee Willier (Daniel), Bryce Harder (Allison), Ashley Bohlender (Kyle) and Kristen Roth (Morgan) and his brother Ivan Yager.

Memorial service will be held at the Minnedosa United Church on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.  He will be laid to rest at the Minnedosa Cemetery.

Special thank you to the staff of the Minnedosa Care home for their support and compassion.

 In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Parkinson’s Canada.

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