Ronald Hardy Obituary

Ronald Allen HardyApril 28, 1935 - September 26, 2023It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Allen Hardy on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at the age of 88. He left this world peacefully in his sleep with loved-one's present. Ronald Hardy was born on April 28, 1935, to Raymond Edwin Hardy and Dorothy Opal Hardy (nee Allen) in Los Angeles, CA. He grew up in Burlingame, CA, where he attended Burlingame High School and was active on the track team. Ronald went on to pursue a career in medical supplies, ultimately being given his own store as General Manager in Chico, CA. In later years, Ronald became a successful Real Estate Broker in Sedalia, MO. Ronald was active in local politics and served on the Parks Commission for Chico, CA in the late 1970's. After moving to Sedalia, Missouri, Ronald was elected to the Sedalia City Council. Ronald had a passion for camping. Some of his fondest memories were of time spent in the Eastern Sierra mountains of California with family and friends. He was an avid auto racing enthusiast with a love of NASCAR. He attended the Indy 500 on more than one occasion even getting to take a lap around the track with a professional driver on one trip. He was a member of Broadway Presbyterian Church in Sedalia, MO. He enjoyed learning about history, great food and held a life-long love of San Francisco the city of his youth. He was the beloved spouse of Janet Rae Hardy (nee Quigley) for 61 years until her passing in 2016. They were united in matrimony on August 28, 1954, in Burlingame, CA. Ronald Allen Hardy is survived by daughter Darla and husband Tom Hoch, daughter Victoria Sanders, daughter Debby and husband Michael Burrow, son Patrick Hardy and husband Steven Scott, daughter DeAnna and husband Joe Sanchez, granddaughter Roxanne Eggar, granddaughter Angela Miller, granddaughter Rachael Hoch, grandson Devin Sanders, Sister-in-law Jeanne Shenefelt and nephew, Andrew Shenefelt. He had four great grandchildren, Emma, Raylan, Miles and Skyler. A memorial service will be held with close family at a date in the near future. The family would like to express their gratitude to the doctors and nurses at Rideout Adventist Hospital and staff at Marysville Post Acute Hospital for their care and service. With gratitude for the time we had together, Ronald will be missed by his loving family and close friends.