Roland "Ron"

Price

In Loving Memory of Roland "Ron" Price May 11, 1935 – June 21, 2026

Following a brief illness, Roland "Ron" Price passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Ron will be remembered for his gentle spirit, unwavering kindness, remarkable work ethic, and calm, steady presence. No matter the circumstance, he had a quiet way of bringing peace to those around him. It often seemed that nothing could ruffle his feathers.

Ron was born on May 11, 1935, in Freeport, Illinois, to Ralph Rueben Price and Emma Ernestine Wilhelmine Bus. Growing up, his family lived in McConnell, Winslow, and St. Charles, Illinois. He graduated from Winslow High School in 1953 as part of a close-knit class of just 22 students.

After graduation, Ron began a lifelong career rooted in agriculture. He farmed, managed a Farm & Fleet store, and later worked in farm equipment sales. Many of his favorite stories began with the familiar phrase, "One time at the farm…"—stories filled with humor, wisdom, and memories that family and friends always enjoyed hearing.

Ron married Caroline Ruth Mead on June 21, 1953, and together they welcomed five children. Later in life, he found love again with Donna Jean Shropshire, whom he married on May 25, 1984. Together they built not only a wonderful marriage but also a successful property management and short-term housing business in Silicon Valley. Their partnership was one of mutual respect, dedication, and shared purpose. After selling the business in 1999, they retired to beautiful Lake Tahoe before moving to Hollister in 2012 to be closer to their family.

Ron found joy in life's simple pleasures. If you visited his home, chances were there was a game on television, whether it was his beloved Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers, San Francisco Giants, or Golden State Warriors. He never missed reading the San Jose Mercury News, usually while relaxing in his favorite recliner with his faithful dog, "Sammy" curled up in his lap.

He was admired for his impeccable organization—his garage was often described as looking more like a showroom than a place to park a car. And anyone who knew Ron knew about his legendary sweet tooth. Whipped cream wasn't just for dessert—it belonged on just about everything.

Above all, Ron will be remembered for the kindness he extended so freely to everyone he met. Time and again, people would say, "Ron is one of the kindest people I've ever known." He treated others with quiet respect, gentle humor, and genuine warmth, leaving lasting impressions wherever he went.

Ron leaves behind a loving family who will cherish his memory always: his devoted wife of 42 years, Donna Jean Shropshire Price; his children Roger Wayne Price (Marilyn), Rhonda Kay (Robert), Rebecca Louise (John Silva/Mark Strang), and Randall Richard Price (Nicolene Cole); his stepchildren Courtney Shropshire (Shellron), Corwin Shropshire (Maria), and Christa Shropshire; his grandchildren Eric Price (Amanda), Brian Price (Lindsay), Ana Leahmarie Silva, Christopher Silva (Lidia), Anthony Silva (Ashley), Cody Strang, Lisa Nicole Jordan Price, and Jayde Price (Jahad Cole); his step-grandchildren Nichole Hood (Danny), Dustin Shropshire (Lacey), Briney Shropshire Harris, Garrett Shropshire, and Bryant Shropshire; along with 21 cherished great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Caroline Ruth Mead Price; his beloved daughter, Beth Ann Price; his half-brother, Milford Wayne; and his half-sisters, Dorothy E. Rice and Doloris Helen Schultz.

A Celebration of Ron's Life will begin with a Funeral Mass on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tres Pinos, California. Family and friends are warmly invited to remain afterward for a light luncheon and time of fellowship at 1299 Ridgemark Drive, immediately following the Mass.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made in Ron's honor to the Carmelite Monastery, 1000 Lincoln Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050.

Though deeply missed, Ron's legacy of kindness, humility, unwavering love for family, and a life lived with quiet grace will continue to inspire all who were blessed to know him.