Birth date: Jun 24, 1952 Death date: Aug 20, 2024
Sunrise: 06.24.52 Sunset: 08.20.24 Ronald James “Ron” Topping, age 72, found eternal peace surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at The Leila and Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence. He was born June 24, 1952 to Donal Read Obituary
Ron and I worked together at Canteen for many years. One memory that comes to mind was the brick patio we built together at the Grand Rapids Branch with names of many Canteen team members. He was a great manager truly caring about his team and customers. His legacy will live on for a long time. RIP Ron. Thank you for your leadership, mentorship and friendship over the years.
Gary Arp
Shared a lot of good times with Ron while working at Canteen! I started at Canteen in 1972 and Ron was the one chosen to train me on route work, he was my friend, mentor, and in time my supervisor. Alway there for support. Sad to hear of his passing, wished we had kept in touch. Always will have fond memories of him and time spent with his son Mark. All the best, Mark Wolters
So sorry to hear of Ron passing. I worked with Ron for over 20 years at Canteen. He was always known for very high standards of service to our customers and employees. Ron was loved by all he was always willing to help out the team.
Jeff Wisniewski Regional Director Canteen
I first met Ron as he was fixing your back fence, separating our properties, many years ago now. I knew at once he was a man of joyful, strong character. A true neighbor. I liked him immediately. He will be missed. I'll be praying for the family to ride out this difficult time.
I will miss waking up to one of Ron’s beautiful pictures posted on Facebook and seeing his sunset pictures on the evening. Diane, Kate and Marc keeping you in my prayers. He will live on through your love.
So sorry to hear of Ron passing. Denise and I are sending prayers and our deepest sympathy. Michael W & Denise Smith. 🙏🙏🙏
To Kate and Marc, Me heart goes out to you as a child who has lost her dad. Age does not change that, only makes it more meaningful. As you navigate your grief , please know there are a whole lot of us grieving with you. Thank you for being the best children to your dad and mom❤️ The days ahead you will hear a lot of wonderful stories about Ron, because those are the only kind of stories there are…
Gone but never forgotten. Ron left us with a permanent gift of all his beautiful pictures. We never had to worry about missing anything at the grandkids events because he always caught it with his camera. Treasures forever. Rest in peace Ron. Hugs and prayers for the family.
Love, Carl and Kathy Hogston
I always told Ron I never had to get up early to see the sunrise because he always captured it for me❤️ I will always think of him when I see the sunrise and sunsets💖 Diane, Kate, Marc and family our Prayers and thoughts are with you all. Debby and Jeff
Sometimes there are no words, but there is always caring.I will miss the beautiful Lake Michigan pictures that Ron shared with me.Ron is the one that made me realize that I took our beautiful lake for granted .Having such beauty in front of us every single day. Things you take for granted when you are so young and then you move away from it all .Yes, Ron made me appreciate our Mighty Lake Michigan ..Thank you my friend ..RIP..🌊🌊🌊🌊Judy K Soltess 🌊🌊☀️
