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Dear Linda, I apologize for taking so long to send my condolences. Somehow you were on my heart again, and I decided to send this. I believe you were my teacher at Marion Carson Elementary School, a good many years ago. I never forgot you, and I remember being sad that you were leaving us as our teacher, as you were pregnant. As soon as I saw the obituary of your husband, I wondered if it was any relationship to that teacher I once had, and appreciated. I just wanted you to know that my heart aches in sympathy over your loss. Your husband was an obvious gem of a husband and father. I am sure you miss him each day. I hope you are doing well, and mending from your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you still, just over one year since your loss.
My kindest regards,
Debbie Adam
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I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Ron and would like to extend my condolences to all of the Layton family. Thank you for allowing us to share in the funeral online it was a beautiful send off by a very loving family. All the photos throughout his life told his story so well, much I never knew about. Especially the Hawaiian shirts with the Magnum PI mustache or the leathers for riding motorcycles..... pretty hot stuff for an accountant. I only remember him in suits! The stories his sons told were exactly how I remember Ron, wisdom with a little humor and maybe just a hint of a smile. It is quite a legacy he leaves behind with each of the boys, their wives and the grandchildren.
Ron was my first accountant when I was new in business in 1976. I was young and Ron wasn't much older but he really put me on the path to running a successful business, his mentoring has stayed with me my entire life. I owe a great deal to his good counsel not just business wise but to life in general. His staff too at EK Williams was also very special, they treated me so well always patient and with good humor, exactly how Ron was.
While Ron won't be around in the physical sense now I'm betting he shows up every day in something the boys will say or do, how they handle a situation or even think what would dad say about this? And it won't be just his boys, everyone that Ron has interacted with can say it that knew him well. I know I will.
Laird Cameron
To the Layton family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of Ron. As small business owners just starting out with our car repair shop back in 1993 we had the good fortune of having Ron as our accountant. His sage advice, mentorship and friendship were invaluable to us; we were so nervous about how we would manage when he retired but his systems, processes and the knowledge he imparted on us over the years have carried us through. It was a true privilege to know Ron and we were so saddened to learn that he had passed away.
Sincerely,
John and Michelle Bergen
Dear Linda and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. We love your family and we loved serving with Ron and Linda at the temple. May the Lord's sweet Spirit be with all of you in the days and years ahead. Thank-you for sharing the lovely funeral service with all of us.
With Love and Prayers,
Connie and Granger Low
Linda and family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Ron was a lovely man, I served in the church with him several times. Always a gentleman and a scholar. May the feelings of loss be softened with the memories of who he was.
Mickey & Myron Schmidt
We first met Ron at FHE shortly before we got married. We seemed to be in the same ward with your family for lots of years. Ron was such a nice guy and we are so sorry for your loss. Even though it has been been many years we have good memories of the time we spent in the many different wards we were in with your family. Greg and Linda Leishman
Thank you Linda and family for sharing your wonderful memories and service with us. My favourite memories of Ron are all the funny jokes and conversations we shared in between the school concerts/handbells recitals he attended. He was always helping carry the heaviest handbells from the back of the school bus, sparing the teachers and students from having to do so. Ron was incredibly kind and generous, especially with his humour. He will be greatly missed. ❤️
Dearest Linda and family, my heart has been with you and my prayers will continue with you for courage, strength and peace. As I watched and listened to the wonderful tributes given by Jared, Brett, Davin, Troy and Wade my heart felt their sorrow and their gratitude for their amazing father as I have also had opportunity to pay tribute to my father, a younger brother as well as my mother within the past number of years. It is a hard thing but it is one way that we can publically express our love for our loved ones and serve them personally one last time. I loved how you boys surrounded your dear sweet mother during the service and I know that she will continue to be surrounded by you physically as well as emotionally in the day, months and years to come.
I will always be grateful for council given while Ron was our bishop and for the strength I felt from him. My oldest sons, Jared and Jason still remember calling him "Spaceship Layton" when they were very young and he was our bishop. They did not do this out of disrespect but I think that that is just what they thought a bishop was called and even when we lovingly told them that he was really our "Bishop", Bishop Layton told the boys that it was ok for them to call him that. Thank you for letting me share in the service through this means. I pray for Gods continued love and to quote the sweet prayer given, I pray for the windows of heaven to be open to you all to continue to feel Gods love and to know that Ron is always near and watching and encouraging you each on as you all continue on this adventure on earth. Sending love and hugs, Roxanne
Linda and family please receive our sincere condolences at Ron’s passing. We have only known him casually since community basketball on the 90’s, but found him to be a very kindly man with a pretty sharp wit.
Thank you for sharing such a moving tribute - Ron’s kindness and humour will clearly be carried on by his family. As a colleague of Linda’s for many years, I had the pleasure of chatting with Ron often, as he attended every one of her musical productions at the school. I imagine that Ron’s got a great view now, and hope that you all continue to feel him supporting and cheering you on.
Much love to all of you.
Deb
It was a great pleasure to get to know Brother Ron though it was too short after reading about his many activities, callings, and travels, both with your family then with you on motorcycle trips. I know he yet knows how much he is loved.
Linda and families. What a beautiful service for Ron this morning. The boys did an amazing job in sharing their memories and tributes to their Dad. I worked for Ron for 33 years and that in itself should attest to what a wonderful man he was. I could identify with all of the qualities that the boys ( I guess they are men now ) expressed this morning. He was an exceptional boss and also displayed all of these fine qualities in the work place. He was so kind, caring, respectful and treated us as family. He will surely be missed by all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time.
Marlene Halverson
I am grateful that Adrienne and I could watch the service this morning. I laughed at many of the memories shared and the trademark Ron-isms, so true and wonderful. The Layton's home, and 15th ward in Calgary, were safe places to be a teenager and find your way, directly because of Ron and Linda's immense character and quality.
We love you Ron and will miss you.
Denver, Adrienne, Macartney, Thatcher, Vienna, Geneva and Kensington Wigg
What a beautiful service for a man who was obviously much loved. We’re sorry we never had an opportunity to meet him but his legacy is his wonderful & talented family.
With deepest sympathy,
Edward & Elaine King
Thank you for the wonderful service this morning and for enabling us to join you from a distance and share your emotional tribute to Ron. He will be missed by so many people in many different ways which reflects the positive effect that he had on friends and family alike.
Nick,Katie,Lucie,Jennie & Ali
We are so saddened to hear the news of Ron’s passing. My memories of Ron are from many years ago - playing in the park behind our home in Taber. We became good friends and always remained so. Ron always had a smile for everyone
Norma and I send our heartfelt condolences to the Linda and family. Norm and Norma Truswelll
We feel very blessed that we had the opportunity to view the funeral service for Ron. He was an amazing man and a great example to so many. His family did an awesome job of sharing incites and memories of his exemplary life. Ron and Linda shared a union of love and commitment to each other and provided a great example for their family to follow.
We enjoyed being able to share time with Ron when he came to the Bishop's storehouse to help with the preparation of food for distribution to those who were struggling to feed their families in times of need.
We hope the memories of Ron will continue to give comfort and guidance to his family as they go forward following in his footsteps.
The world is a better place because of his life and Ron will be missed by all who knew him.
Peter and Peggy Smigel
We are all lucky to have been touched by such a great life. He inspires us to want to be better. May you find joy and comfort in the wonderful memories and legacy. His influence will never end. It was a beautiful service and we wish circumstances would have allowed us to be there with you shoulder to shoulder.
Steve & Naomi Nowlon
Arlene Berezowski
March 5th, 2021
What a moving service to honor Ron. I am grateful I had the opportunity to witness the love that his family will always have for him.
Such a lovely service for Ron. The tributes and music and prayers and video presentation were just beautiful.
It’s been many years since we were in the same ward with your family when our kids were young. And then later to be able to see you and Ron at the temple was very special.
Linda, do you remember the 40th birthday party you held for Ron and I and many friends at your home? Ron and I were both born in the month of December and the same year. Such fun we had! Wonderful memories to cherish.
Our family sends you all our love and sincere prayers as you find your way through this difficult loss.
May the Lord be by your side. ❤️
With love,
Sharon, Daria, Courtnee and Brett Wynder.
I am so sorry for your loss Layton family. I have a few experiences to share with you. One was my husband Bill, with Ron. Shortly after Bill came back into activity in the church, he was asked to speak at a priesthood training meeting. After the meeting Ron came up to him and said, “You don’t know what you said, do you?” Bill answered, “No”. Ron pointed out that he had spoken by the spirit. This meant a lot to Bill and he remembers it to this day.
The second experience was with my son Bill. Ron and Bill served on the High Council together. Bill really appreciated when Ron would speak up and get the meeting back on track, and therefore lessen the length of the meeting!
The third experience was my own with Ron. When we served at the Bishops’ storehouse together, I would often bring in some of my cherry tomatoes from my garden. Ron would call them his candy because of their sweetness. He was such a joy to be around.
I did view the lovely funeral service.
With love, Kathy Maher
Jim and I want to express our love and admiration for Ron and Linda. Last night Jim and I were talking about serving with them at the temple. Jim has special memories of Ron quietly dressing for his shift and Jim reaching over to give him some assistance. This is just a simple example of Ron's humility as he accepted help when needed. My thought take me to passing him in one of the hallways and his cheerful greetings as we passed.
Linda, I remember well when you and Ron started dating at the Institute. When it became obvious that the two of you had become a "thing", and then had gotten engaged I remember my friends and I expressing that you guys suite each other so perfectly. Your belonging and complementing each other continued throughout your lives together.
We are so grateful that we have had the opportunity to get to know you both!
Brett, Cora and family we want to let you know that when we look over at you in church it brings a smile to our faces and a swelling in our hearts because we see Ron and Linda in you.
The funeral and slideshow were a wonderful tribute to a very god man! God be with you!
Love!
Cheryl & Jim Mathieson
Thank you for sharing Ron with all of us! I've been connected with the Layton family for decades and have many fond memories of scouter Ron, captain Ron, dad Ron and Bishop Ron. The entire family are examples of Christ-like love for others. He will be missed. Lyndon & Bobbi-Jo Grunewald (Medicine Hat)
Hello Layton family, I enjoyed the service today so much! It was a wonderful tribute to my very dear friend Ron. There was a lot of history shared and I enjoyed it all so much. The service and the slide show were perfect. You could see the joy in every picture you shared with us today and in every word spoken. Ron will be surely missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Joe and Laura Moran
We send our heartfelt condolences to Linda and all the Layton family. All the memories and good feelings that were shared today were true of this very devoted man who left the world a better place. Families are forever.
Richard and Sue Glenn
What a beautiful service and slideshow to celebrate Ron's life. It was wonderful to hear just some of the great memories you've had with him over the years. You are all so lucky to have had such an amazing man in your lives. Thankfully you get to keep the memories of him forever. Thinking of you all today.
What a beautiful funeral service to honour an exceptional man.
We were never in the same ward, but we knew the Laytons for their great service. Sometimes as we were driving home after our Sunday services, we would see him walking home after performing his duties. We would offer him a ride which he would graciously accept, while making sure he never took us out of our way.
We are so grateful for our knowledge of the Plan of Salvation. Your family WILL be together for ever.
Love Pat and Sam Tsumagari
Loved watching today. I love Uncle Ron ❤️ Such a beautiful tribute to a beautiful life and family. I’m so blessed to be counted as family. So many good memories and laughs ❤️ I love you all
Very nice service this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with Linda and family. We have many fond memories of Ron over the years.
What a beautiful service for Ron! I am so glad that we could "be there" even if it was on a screen many miles away. Marc and I and our family got to be one of Ron's home teaching families for about 5 years. One time Marc was in Australia on business and I had a bit of an accident with our fairly new van--for the record, not my fault. But there was damage to the van and I was a bit upset. This was in the pre-cell phone days. I wasn't sure what to do, who to call...I immediately thought of my faithful home teacher, Ron Layton. I found a phone, called Ron and he was there in a matter of minutes and helped me through that situation. Also, our boys and your boys were pretty good friends when they were growing up. I used to have to check my car before leaving the church parking lot to see if a Layton had been smuggled in and hidden under a blanket somewhere. We moved away from Calgary in 1998, but we feel a closeness to your family even though it has been quite a few years since we have seen you in person. Our love to you all. Marc and Lynne Wride
Linda and family, thank you for sharing your memories with us. You gave Ron a beautiful send-off, which is what he deserved. I'm glad you had time to say goodbye to him as life slipped away. I know how it feels to lose a father. My experience taught me that the array of poignant feelings that come with grief do eventually pass, but the vacancy in your heart will always be there, keeping his memory alive. Your family will be in my prayers.
Love,
Cindy Bullock (Hatch)
My sincere condolences to the Layton family.
Louella Onia
Such a lovely tribute to Ron and your family, we enjoyed getting to know Ron better through the this beautiful service.
Love from Don and Robbyn Voroney
What a beautiful service for an exceptional man. Our hearts are with you today, Troy and Jamie, and of course the rest of the Layton's, too.
Love you.
Jennifer, Rowan, Stephanie and Noah
Thank you for sharing this beautiful service with me. Your Dad was an inspired, diligent and loving man and the proof of his goodness is boldly seen in the wonderful sons he and Linda raised in strength together. Your tributes and music, and slide show say it all. Love to each of you. Xo. Jadene Huston.
All of us here at Insullite MFG send our condolences. We did not know Ron very well but have seen the product of his great life through his children. We love the Layton Families and are blessed to know them. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with your families at this time. Know that you are a living Legacy of your father, he lives on through you.
Riley, Neil, Mark, Shantha, Johnson, Sienna, and Chad
That was a beautiful service. Our condolences to the Layton family.
Glenn and Anne Chong
Such a beautiful service for a wonderful man. We have so many lovely memories of him and your family. He will be dearly missed.
Love Kerri Seguin (Pronk), Carol Dent, Bryan & Dustin Pronk.
Hugs to Aunt Linda and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Uncle Ron was such a neat guy and we always enjoyed visiting with him. Listening to the boys share their thoughts today about him brought back so many good memories :)
Love
Sheldon and Julie McLachlan
This was a beautiful service for a wonderful man who portrayed love, kindness, and an obvious admiration for his family. I loved running into him and Linda at the temple where he served. He always had a smile on his face even though he couldn't quiet remember who I was or where he had met me before. Hugs to you and your family from ours. ~ The Crosby family
What a beautiful service! I think I have heard him say every one of those 'one-liner' and it make me laugh. I love you all. He was such a great uncle and I am so grateful for the influence he had on my life.
Hello sister Layton & the Layton family this is Zoe Connors here, I wanted to say I'm so sorry for your loss & send my condolences, I surely remember your father as being as sweet and kind as expressed in his obituary. He had the best humor as far as I can remember . The service is lovely and I hope celebrating his life instead of mourning the loss brings everybody many smiles and laughs from this day and moving forward . As we all know spirit never dies , his physical form may not be here but he is with you throughout all of your journeys in life . May his body rest in peace & his soul get to enrich in the New heavenly after life . God bless ,we are all here for support & thinking of you. Lots of love and prayers to you and your family. , sincerely Zoe Connors & family
Wonderful tribute to Ron. He was one of the best. Grateful for his life and the lasting impact he has had on our family. He will be missed but we look forward to a wonderful reunion with him one day.
Love,
James and Jody Evanson
Growing up in 15th ward along with the Layton family, I got to know the family very well. The ward wasn’t a family without the Layton’s. Ron Layton was always someone I looked up to and admired. Thank heavens for eternal families. I miss you already.
We were so sorry to hear about your loss dear cousin. We hope all the wonderful life experiences you and Ron shared will sustain you in the days to come.
Thom and Linda Nielsen
Thinking of you Linda and your Family So sorry for your loss. May you find the comfort you need at this time. <3 May he rest from the cares of this world. You will be together again <3 Marilyn Brown and Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Ron will be missed my many. He and Linda created a beautiful legacy with their boys and now grandchildren. Your family have been in our prayers and will continue to be in the future. We have appreciated the lifetime friendships we have made with your family.
Love, The Ausmus Family
We feel so blessed to have known Ron and we cherish all our memories made with Linda and Ron. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. Till we meet again dear friend.
Jabe and Heather King
Our sympathies are with Linda, Jared, Brett, Davin, Troy, Wade, their spouses and families as they say until we meet again. Ron and I worked together for more than a dozen years and I am a better person because of his kindness, thoughtfulness and of course his humour.
Gordon & Patsy
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