Ronald married Francis Cline December 31, 1966. Living in the Tonasket – Oroville Community; together they raised three children Lana Smith, John Lesamiz and Kathy Lamb.

Ronald enjoyed visiting with his friends, being surrounded by his family, and most of all teasing his grandchildren.

Ronald is survived by his wife of 48 years, Francis Lesamiz. His children Lana Smith, her husband, Randy; John Lesamiz, his wife Cindy; Kathy Lamb, her husband Jodie; his grandchildren, Jake Smith, Kaitlyn Smith, Allyson Smith, Cody Smith, Renee Leavell Lesamiz, Tyler James, Brayden Lamb, Jordan Lamb, Cori Fuller, her husband Kenny, Fawn Scott, her husband Willy, Matt Scates, and great grandchildren Owen James, Abby Fuller, Bailey Fuller, Charlie Fuller; one brother, Gary Lesamiz, three sisters, Carolyn Hesler, Ethleen Rhees, and Alicia Graham; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Victor Lesamiz Jr., and his mother, Lola Wyles Lesamiz.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 13, at the Brethern Church in Ellisforde; Stephen Larson officiating. There will be a dinner reception immediately following.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Oroville Ambulance Fund.