in memory of Ronald Lee Whittier

[MOsportsStaff]

Ronald Lee Whittier, 72, of Bonne Terre passed away September 24, 2015 at St. Joe Manor. He was born July 20, 1943 in Flat River. Ron retired from the North County School District after 32 years in education. He began his career as a teacher at the Bonne Terre High School. He also enjoyed officiating football and basketball games and was a MSHSAA Rules Interpreter. He loved fishing and playing golf.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Lee Whittier; mother, Dorothy (Hargiss) Smith; step-father, Glen Smith.
Ron is survived by his wife, Janine (Bequette) Whittier; two sons, Ross Whittier of Atlanta, GA and Rodney Whittier and wife Elizabeth of Wildwood, MO; grandson, Evan Whittier; brother, Stephen Whittier of Farmington; sister, Kim Gibson and husband Alan of Bonne Terre.
Visitation will be Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 4:00 PM unitl 8:00 PM at the C. Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Desloge. A Celebration of Life will be Sunday at 2:00 PM at the C. Z. Boyer & Son Chapel in Desloge. Interment will follow at St. Francois Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to R.E.F.S (Ron’s Educational Foundation for Sports) in care of C. Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home. View obituary and share condolences online at www.czboyer.com

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[blacktiger]

Ron had a huge influence on many officials in the Mineral Area and SEMO in both football and basketball.
I spent countless hours in the car with him going to basketball games where we would talk about plays and experiences he had. All of that made me better. He also assigned my lower level football when I was at Farmington which made my life easier.
I believe Ron worked 7 high school final fours and the MIAA in men's basketball when it was 2 man crews.
He was a great man!!