Ron Rutherford, 90, of Pollock Pines, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2023, in Sacramento, CA.
Ron was born in Ventura, California, to Mildred Finks Rutherford and Paul Perry Rutherford. Ron and his sister, Shirley, grew up in Maxwell, CA, with their father and grandparents, James and Jean Finks. Ron and his sister remained very close their entire lives.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Eunice Spirlock Rutherford, sister Shirley Jean Walker, and niece Michelle Smith.
He leaves behind stepson, Joseph Sodaro, granddaughter, Susan Sodaro-Carter, great-grandson, Aidan Carter, nieces, Julie Kavanaugh, nephews, Glenn Berglund and Craig Berglund, and many great nieces, great nephews, and cousins, as well as countless friends.
Ron graduated from Maxwell High School, was a veteran of the United States Army, and attended UC Davis. He moved to Concord where he met and married Eunice in 1966. The couple later lived in Martinez and owned the Paddock Bowl in Pacheco, CA. They built and
moved to a beautiful mountain home in Pollock Pines, CA. After Eunice’s passing in 2002, Ron continued to operate the bowl, owning the business for close to 50 years.
Ron loved hunting, fishing, camping and sports. Family and friends were the most important part of his life. Ron was generous by nature, lending a helping hand to
those who needed it.
A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, January 5, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Chapel of the Pines in Placerville, CA.