On Saturday August 10th, Edgar “Ronald” Alley husband and father, passed away at the age of 87.  Born on January 12, 1932 in Manning, OR to Robert and Irene Alley.  Known as Ron throughout the area; he graduated from Redmond High School in 1950.  After time in the Army, Ron worked with his father and brother farming, later owning a construction and trucking company in the Culver area.  He married his wife, Marline Frazier, in February of 1952.  Together they raised 4 children.

Respected for his passion and knowledge of antique cars; Ron was highly involved in the community, participating in car clubs, parades and teaching those who were willing to learn about restoration.  Ron restored the first car he purchased at age 15, a beloved 1931 Model A pick-up.  He restored this car the first time in 1965.  Not one to slow down, Ron continued to restore cars until the very end.

He is survived by Marlene, his wife of 67 years, his 4 children, 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  An old car procession will leave from Bel-Air Colonial Funeral Home 762 NE 10th St. Madras OR 97741 at 1:00 PM and proceed to a graveside service at Mount Jefferson Memorial Cemetery Madras OR.  Followed by a memorial at Eagle Bakery in Madras.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Central Oregon Old Car Club PO Box 281 Bend Oregon 97709 for the education scholarship fund.