Ronald Raymond Bitson Sr.'s Obituary
Ronald R. Bitson Sr., age 74, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025, in Muskegon, Michigan after a short, courageous fight with cancer. He was born on January 24, 1950, to Raymond and Adella (Moseler) Bitson in Fremont, Michigan. He married the love of his life, his wife, Missy O’Malley, on July 26, 1969, in Muskegon, Michigan. Ron was active and proud to serve his country in the Army Reserves from 1969 to 1990, when he retired at Sergeant First Class. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, classic cars, spending time on his meticulous yard and working in his garage. Ron’s joy came from gathering his family close to spend time with them. His family would say he was a great teacher, leader, and provider for their family. His quiet strength and deep compassion inspired his family to lean on one another, teaching them the importance of expressing love, vulnerability, and mutual support.
Ron is survived by his wife: Missy Bitson; children: Ron Jr. (Candy) Bitson, Lisa (Lee) Santos; sisters: Dianne (Bob) Bordeaux, Marsha (Leonard) Griffith, Renee Hill (Eric); sisters-in-law: Kim Bitson, Marti Taskey and grandchildren: Mikel (Laura), Ric (Ashley), Bradd (Jessica), Braydyn and his great grandchildren: Lillith, Elijah, Theona, Lochlan and Thorin, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents: Raymond and Adella Bitson; brother: Jerry; Aunt Joyce and Uncle Bud, who were all very influential in his life.
VISITATION will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Thursday, January 16, 2025, and 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Sytsema Chapel, 737 Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI., 49442. CREMATION MEMORIAL will be 11:00 AM Friday, January 17, 2025, with a Celebration of Life immediately following at the Polish Falcon Club, 1014 W. Hackley Ave., Muskegon MI., 49441.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Rons memory to his family. Arrangements through the Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services. Please consider signing the family’s online guestbook at sytsemafh.com
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