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Penryn California

It is with the deepest sense of loss and sadness that we announce that Ron Root passed away yesterday 7/18/25. Ron endured numerous health issues but always toughed them out in the patch. Ron contributed so much to the entire pumpkin world, as a grower, as a mentor to many, as a judge for all the best weighoffs. His wisdom and great advice will be sorely missed. Ron’s sister, Karen, had asked to receive texts about Ron but the response has been huge so the family is setting up an account to receive and send stories about Ron. We will update as soon as that is ready. The family is going to put together a memory book and would very much appreciate any stories you want to share for the book. We will update as soon as that is ready. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Rest in Peace in Pumpkin Paradise Ron!!!

7/20 addition: the Root family has created an email address. They request that you send them any thoughts or stories you would like to have included in his memory book. They may also use some of the material in a memorial service they are working to put together. Here’s the email:
[email protected]
Let’s help the family by sending our best thoughts and memories of Ron!
Brian

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7/19/2025 8:58:11 PM

Auburn California

Ron's mentorship and presence at all weigh offs will be dearly missed, our deepest condolences, Randy and Susan Warren

7/19/2025 9:04:12 PM

Eugene,OR

RIP my friend.

7/19/2025 9:13:16 PM

Connecticut, USA

Very sad news. Condolences to his family and friends.

7/19/2025 9:51:57 PM

Parker, Co

Ron used to come over and we would talk pumpkins for hours. He's in a better place now.

7/19/2025 10:08:19 PM

Syracuse, NY

Very sorry to hear of this. My condolences to all who knew him. eric g

7/19/2025 11:09:18 PM

very sad ron was good guy long time friend got seeds from pumpkin i left out in california was just texting him early this season about misters he needed

7/19/2025 11:55:01 PM

Elk Grove,Ca USA

Ron and I talked Thursday morning on his way to the patch. A dear friend that we will all miss!!

7/19/2025 11:58:46 PM

Johnston, R.I.

rip

7/20/2025 5:12:34 AM

Putnam Ct.

Sorry to hear this, My condolences to family and friends.

7/20/2025 7:40:23 AM

Jericho Vermont

My condolences to the family.

7/20/2025 8:11:18 AM

Nova Scotia

Sincere condolences from the Dill family.

7/20/2025 9:55:46 AM

Cheshire Ma USA

May he RIP

7/20/2025 5:08:07 PM

Westmoreland, KS

Dang rip

7/21/2025 11:14:08 AM

Indiana

Prayers for the family and friends

7/21/2025 3:06:31 PM

Colorado

RIP Ron

7/21/2025 3:33:44 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Many moons ago Ron and I spent hours together loading all the fruit onto the scale at half Moon Bay. I knew him but not that well. After that log day ( HMB ) weighs 70 to 80 pumpkins I got to learn a whole different side of Ron. What a special person and I got to hear a lot of old school stories being very priceless to me!

Rest in peace and I'll see you up there one day healthy, excited every day and playing in your greenhouse that's going to make the Pattons greenhouse look like a tiny little house!:)

7/23/2025 12:52:58 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

RIP Ron

7/23/2025 4:36:19 PM

Peosta, Iowa

Rest in Peace Ron

7/24/2025 9:01:00 PM