Ronald L. Williams, 64, died on Feb. 9 at his home in Alaska.

He was born Sept. 14, 1944, in Richmond, Calif. During his youth, his family moved several times, and he attended different elementary and high schools. He graduated in 1962 and spent three years in the military and two years working for William’s Construction and the Edward Hines Lumber Company in Burns.

In 1967, he joined the Pendleton police force and in 1976, was promoted to sergeant. He was honored as Officer of the Year in 1974.

He moved to Alaska in 1983, joining the Kenai police force for two years. This is where he met his second wife, Lorraine, a dispatcher for the department.

He worked for O’Neill Security on the North Slope for three years. In 1988, he joined the Department of Corrections working at different correctional facilities until 2000. He returned to security work with Doyon Universal Services on the North Slope until his retirement in June 2007.

Williams was a longtime member of the NRA and a member of the Kenai Elks.

He enjoyed four-wheeling, fishing, camping, and almost any outdoor activity, especially hunting. He was an expert in rifle marksmanship, firearms instructor and a muzzleloader enthusiast. Williams also enjoyed woodwork and boat building. His Tolman skiff, the HMS Lorraine, was one of his pride and joys. Many friends and family were recipients of his beautiful work.

Williams is survived by his second wife of Nikiski, Alaska; son, Terry Williams and wife, Megan of Austin, Texas; grandson, Kai of Austin; stepson, David Aaron Orsatti and wife, Betsy of Mt. Vernon, Wash.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Ruth of Burns, Kenny and Julie of Santa Rosa, Calif., Walter of Ontario, and Sam of Clear Lake, Calif; sisters, Anne Andree, Sue Cannon and Judie Townsend and husband, Charles, all of Woodland, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Noma (Culp) Williams of Burns; brother, Ralph Williams; and an infant sister, Patricia Williams.

A celebration of Williams’ life was held on Feb. 15 at the Kenai Senior Citizens Center. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Williams’ name may be made to the National Rifle Association, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030.
Arrangements were by Peninsula Memorial Chapel