Ronald Lee Shay

Psalm 100:4-5
Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise; be thankful unto him and bless his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.

Colossians 3:17
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving Thanks to God the Father through him.

Ronald Lee Shay passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025, in Colorado Springs, CO at the age of 57. Ron was surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born on January 22, 1968, in Independence, Missouri to Homer and Donna Shay. Ron was the youngest of 3 sisters, Kim, Laura, Lisa. He is also blessed to have a brother Homer and sisters Melissa and Tanya.

Some of his childhood memories that stood out to him was his family farm, riding horses, and how he had so much fun at The Worlds of Fun that his family owned. He attended Woodland Park High School and has a degree in Business Management.  Ron was the proud Business Owner of a Tax Service and Professional Cleaning/Landscaping service. He was a hard worker and always provided for his family. He really was a jack of all trades. He was able to do anything, he always said God would show him how if he did not know how to do something and that was so true, this happened time and time again. He took pride in his work, no matter what he was doing, he always said we work for the Lord and all the Glory to God.  He loved to help others, that was so important to him.

Ron and Michelle meet in 1987 and married on June 26, 1994, in Campbell, California at Campbell Seventh-Day Adventist Church. It was a small, beautiful ceremony that our family so graciously hosted with loved ones. Ron and Michelle have 4 beautiful children, Rachel, Kayla, Matthew, and Keri and 3 amazing grandchildren Cylus, Ryalynn, and Carlos.  Ron loved his wife and children dearly and was always there for them. It was important to Ron to be there for his children in all situations and his children are grateful and thankful that their father was always there for them when they needed him.  

Ron loved to go fishing, camping, boating, playing horseshoes, playing games, spending time with family. Ron loved the Lord, his family, and friends.  It was important to him to teach his children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews about the Lord, as well as life. Ron took time out to spend time with all of them, he has a special connection with each one of them, a bond that they share together that has made a special impact in their lives.

Ron is survived by his wife Michelle Shay, children Racheal Shay, Kayla Oesch and Son-in-law Jesse Oesch (whom he called his son), Matthew Shay, Keri Shay, grandchildren Cylus Deaton, Ryalynn Deaton, Carlos Gonzalez-Shay, sisters Kim Shay, Laura Chavez, Lisa Shay, stepmom Linda Shay, sisters Melissa Shay, Tanya Alison, and brother Homer Shay. Proceeded by death of his father Homer Shay and Mother Donna Flowers.

Services will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Mountain Memorial Funeral Home, 51 County Road 5, Divide CO 80814. Viewing will begin at 10 and services will begin at 11:00 a.m. with reception to follow at Pikes Peak Community Club: 11122 Us Highway 24, Divide CO 80814. Burial ceremony to follow for anyone who like to attend at Florissant Cemetery: 634 County Road #421 in Florissant, CO. (Upper Twin Rocks Road)

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