Ronald Warren Brady

Ronald Warren Brady, 75, passed away peacefully at his home in Spokane, Washington, on June 15, 2026, with loved ones by his side. His loving partner, daughter, and dear friend were with him in his fi nal moments. After a lifetime of remarkable strength and perseverance in the face of Type 1 diabetes, which he had lived with since the age of 14, Ron left this world surrounded by love, having fought with all his heart to remain in the life he cherished.

Born on January 12, 1951, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Don and Rosemary Brady, Ron was cherished from the start and was deeply loved by both of his parents. He was the light of their world, and their lives were lovingly centered around him. At the age of three, Ron moved with his family to Germany, where he quickly made friends, learned the language and earned the nickname "Jimmy." He lived in Germany until the age of six, when the family returned to Salt Lake City, only to soon move again to Boise, Idaho.

After the family made their home in Boise, Ron settled easily into athletics, school, and made the kind of childhood friendships that would last a lifetime. He was nine when he became a big brother to Cindy and when Ron was 16, Barbara joined the family. Ron was a loyal big brother and naturally stepped into his role of protector and provider. Ron loved the outdoors and cherished his time spent hiking, camping, and fi shing with his dad, Don. He realized early on that big game hunting was not for him, as he found more joy in admiring the animals than hunting them. That tender heart and deep love for animals stayed with him as he would go on to rescue and foster countless dogs over the course of his life.

By the time he reached high school, Ron was well known and well liked, with many friends and a love for football. In 1967, he kicked the winning 22-yard fi eld goal that carried Boise High School to the state

championship - a moment that remained a proud part of his story. Ron was always ambitious and began his career in the lumber industry at Chandler Corporation, where he learned the trade through hard, hands-on work and logging the old fashioned way. It was demanding and dangerous work, and Ron even lost his two front teeth to a rogue limb - one of the many marks of a life lived with grit, courage, and determination.

In 1974, Ron and his father began building "Fort Brady" near Anderson Ranch Reservoir, a family cabin that would become the heart of many treasured memories. It was there that reunions were held, meals were shared, and days were spent laughing, boating, water skiing, and simply enjoying time with family and friends.

In 1975, Ron married Sheila O'Connell, and together they began a new chapter. In 1978, they welcomed their daughter, Erin, who was dearly loved and always cherished by her father. Ron took great joy in protecting her, guiding her, and giving her a beautiful life. In 1981, their son Ryan was born. Ryan was a character from the start, and the two shared a special bond fi lled with laughter and love.

In 1988, Ron's job led the family from Boise to Sandpoint, a move that was not easy, as it meant being far from the family they loved. Still, as he always did, Ron worked hard and helped create a beautiful new life in northern Idaho, where many dear friendships were formed. Along the way, Ron enjoyed some of life's greatest pleasures, especially snow skiing, playing golf, and years of concerts at the Festival at Sandpoint. For Ron, a perfect day was one that began on the ski slopes and ended on the golf course. Whether at work, with family, or among friends, Ron brought the same steady strength, generosity, and love of life to everything he did. He remained the kind of man people could count

on. He was hardworking, loyal, and always ready to take care of the people he loved.

In 2009, after many years of friendship, Ron and Kathleen Hill began a story of their own - one fi lled with laughter, love, and many days on the golf course. Through life's brightest joys and deepest sorrows, they remained side by side, loving one another with a rare and steady devotion. They cared for one another in a way few people are fortunate enough to know. During the hardest years of Ron's life, Kathy remained by his side and cared for him with great devotion until the very end. Ron loved her deeply and cherished the life they built together.

Ron believed in hard work and in giving your full heart to the things that matter. He loved the lumber business and took real pride in the life he built through it. Selling lumber was more than a career to him - it was something he genuinely enjoyed.

Ron is survived by his mother, Rosemary Brady; his sisters, Cindy Brady and Barbara Brady; his daughter, Erin Bristol, and her husband, Bob Bristol; his granddaughters, Mia Brady and Stella Brown; his loving partner, Kathleen Hill, Mitch, Laura, Aubrey, and Parker Hill, and Ben, Kate, and Wesley Hill. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Brady; his son, Ryan Brady; and his grandson, Warren Bristol.

Ron will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered for his strength, his laughter, and the way he showed up for the people he loved. His legacy lives on in the family he cherished, the friends he held dear, and the many lives he touched along the way.

Funeral Services will be held on July 18th, 2026,

at 11AM in the Hartwood Center in Sandpoint, ID.