Ramon Douglas Bilbao's Obituary
Ramon Douglas Bilbao
1929 - 2020
Ramon Douglas Bilbao beloved husband, father and grandfather left this life on April 13, 2020 after a short battle with cancer.
Ramon was born on July 29, 1929 in Kennelworth, Utah to Dan and Olva Bilbao. His parents didn't want their boys working in the mines and bought a farm in Vineyard, Utah. Ramon attended school in Vineyard and graduated from Lincoln High School. He then joined the Air Force and served in the Korean War.
He then married the love of his life, Renae Kirkman. They have been married for 68 years. They have 4 children, 19 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren and 11 great, great grandchildren. He was adored and will be greatly missed by all. He loved all the babies and they were always anxious to get to his lap.
Ramon loved being outdoors and especially in the mountains. He loved hunting, fishing, camping and exploring new places. He always enjoyed guns and doing his own reloading. He always carried a bullet in his pocket and had a story to tell anyone who asked.
Ramon is survived by his wife, Renae Kirkman. His children Lynette (Charles) Wright, Neal (Arlene) Bilbao, Shirley (Shawn) Wade and Karen (Ray) Johnson and their families. He was proceeded in death by his parents Dan and Olva Bilbao and his brothers Ellis and Roy Gene Bilbao.
A family graveside service will be held in Orem.
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