Ronald A. Petty

Ronald Petty, age 87, passed away in Bellingham on August 3, 2025. He was born October 9, 1937 in Durango, CO to James and Lorene (Boughan) Petty. Ron enlisted in the US Air Force in 1955 and retired in 1976. He later worked at the ARCO/BP Refinery for over 20 years. He enjoyed caring for his yard and woodworking. He had the gift of gab and always had a joke and a smile for others.

He married Toshi Majima on November 12, 1959 in Tokyo, Japan. Toshi and Ron attended Assumption Catholic Church in Bellingham. “Miss me, but let me go. Don't cry for me now I have died, for I'm still here I'm by your side, My body's gone but my soul is here, please don't shed another tear, I am still here I'm all around, only my body lies in the ground.”

Ron was preceded in death by his wife Toshi, brothers Pat and Jimmy, sister Margaret Ann and granddaughter Stephany Mankins. He is survived by his children Deb Petty, Denise Petty (husband Bill Holsather), and John Petty (wife Barbara), grandchildren Gibson, Patrick, Rachael, Melia, Kai, Gabriel, and Arianna, and many loving relatives and friends. 

In memory of Ron, please consider donating blood. 

A celebration of Ron’s life will be held at Westford Funeral Home at 11 AM on Thursday, August 14th followed by a reception. Committal with military honors will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park.