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Topic: Ronnie Symank~Gone Home~Arrangements Added |
Fred Justice
From:
Mesa, Arizona
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Posted 10 May 2015 1:53 pm |
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I've been asked to post this, with a sad heavy heart, that my dear friend and brother Ronnie Symank passed away peacefully this afternoon around 1:00 PM
Ronnie gave his cancer a big and hard fight.
He was a brave and loving man, a great steel guitar player.
I really can't write more right now, I'll post more when I can handle it.
Ronnie was a reborn christian man that loved the Lord.
I'll write more when I know more.
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Email: azpedalman@gmail.com
Phone: 480-235-8797
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Ray Harrison
From:
Tucson, Arizona, USA (deceased)
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Posted 10 May 2015 2:02 pm
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Such a terrible loss to his family and our community.
Ronnie was not only a great steel player, but a really great human being. His personality was tops and he gave his knowledge to all who would hear.
He is truly missed and blessings and condolences to his family...
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Ray Harrison
Bass/sing/Love PSG
77 Stingray/Kiesel 5 string bass
Telonics , Fender Rumble500, Polytone Amps
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Harold Dye
From:
Cullman, Alabama, USA
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Posted 10 May 2015 2:31 pm
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| I am truly sorry to hear this. I spoke with Ronnie about a week ago and he said he was not doing well. My prayers for his family. |
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Herb Steiner
From:
Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 10 May 2015 4:02 pm
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Oh no, I'm really sorry to hear this. Ronnie was a dear buddy, he fought a long fight against an insurmountable foe. Prayers and blessings to his family.
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My rig: Infinity and Telonics.
Son, we live in a world with walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with steel guitars. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? |
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Ron Whitworth
From:
Yuma,Ariz.USA Yeah they say it's a DRY heat !!
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Posted 10 May 2015 4:14 pm
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I am so very sad to hear of this terrible news.
I loved to hear Ronnie play the steel guitar he loved so very much.
I was so glad to see Ronnie this year in Dallas & I
did get a chance to talk to him & Dennis.
Ronnie was one of my favorite players to watch & listen to playing the steel guitar.
He REALLY got into the music!!
My deepest condolences to his families & friends.
Ron
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"Tone is in the hands. Unless your wife will let you buy a new amp. Then it's definitely in that amp."
We need to turn the TWANG up a little
It's not what you play through, it's what you play through it.
They say that tone is all in the fingers...I say it is all in your head 
Some of the best pieces of life are the little pieces all added up..Ron
the value of friendship. Old friends shine like diamonds, you can always call them and - most important - you can't buy them. |
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Leland Ogle
From:
Baxter Springs, Kansas, USA
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Posted 10 May 2015 5:07 pm
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Ronnie was truly a great person and a great musician. He played our Baxter Springs Show twice. He will truly be missed. God bless Ronnie's family and friends.
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Charles Tilley
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Posted 10 May 2015 5:36 pm
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Such terrible news. So many are leaving us😥
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Princeton, Texas |
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Paul King
From:
Gainesville, Texas, USA
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Posted 10 May 2015 5:40 pm
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| I did not really know Ronnie well at all but heard nothing but good about him. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family during this most difficult time. |
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Roy Rosetta
From:
Nederland, Texas.. On the Texas Gulf Coast
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Posted 10 May 2015 7:06 pm
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This is very sad news. Ronnie was a dear friend of mine and Barbara's and he will be missed. Our sincere condolences and prayers to his family.
...Roy and Barbara
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Music is a "gift" with many wrappings....
....Roy
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George Duncan Sypert
From:
Colo Spgs, Co, USA
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Posted 10 May 2015 7:09 pm
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So sorry to hear about Ronnie. What a great guy with a great family. I went to Ronnie's party after the Dallas show and I feared that I would not see him again. He was a dear friend. He will always be in my memory. Rest in peace Ronnie.
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Joe Naylor
From:
Avondale, Arizona, USA
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Posted 10 May 2015 7:16 pm R I P
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It has taken me a while to post - Last year after the March Dallas show I went down to Ronnie's and he played the steel but with much pain and effort.
The first time I met him it was like we had been friends for ever. Great guy --- great steel player and he always said when I was introducing him - "Tell um Joe if they don't like country it is time to leave" and flash that half smile and say again "Tell um"
The first time he went to Baxter Springs was the first time I was there - between he and his brother they told those guys that I would emcee their show "no questions ask" well I have been doing that ever since.
Our thoughts and prayers go out the the entire family - and thanks for for being a great friend and introducing me to so many of your friends. With out fail he would say, "This is my good friend Joe he is a great guy ---- he lives out in Phoenix but lived in San Antonio before that" ---yep it IS a Texas thing.
You will be missed.
Joe
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Joe Naylor, Avondale, AZ (Phoenix) Announcer/Emcee owner www.steelseat.com *** OFFERING SEATS AND Effects cases with or without legs and other stuff ****** -Desert Rose Guitar S-10, Life Member of the Arizona Carport Pickers Assoc., Southwest Steel Guitar Assoc., Texas Steel Guitar Assoc., GA Steel Guitar Assoc., KS Steel Guitar Assoc. (Asleep at the Steel) tag line willed to me by a close late friend RIP |
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Jana Lockaby
From:
Kaufman, TX
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Posted 11 May 2015 5:48 am
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| So sorry to hear this. What a fighter he was, and so much courage. My thoughts are with his family. |
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jim flynn
From:
Salado,Texas
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Posted 11 May 2015 7:52 am Sad Day
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What a shame, talented and steady. A real loss to steel guitar,My condolences to the family.
Jim |
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Billy Easton
From:
Nashville, TN USA
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Posted 11 May 2015 8:00 am
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My heart is heavy.....we all knew this was coming, yet that does not ease our feeling of loss. Ronnie's pain is over now, and he is in a much better place. I got to know Ronnie, Patty, Dennis and much of the family in the past few years; Ronnie and Dennis came to PHX to play our SWSGA show as long as he was physically able. He epitomized country steel guitar, and loved every minute of it. I am much richer for having known him and his great family. Rest in peace, Ronnie; your work here on earth is done.
Billy Easton
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Billy & Meriul Easton
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Tommy Minniear
From:
Logansport, Indiana
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Posted 11 May 2015 8:07 am
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I was introduced to Ronnie by Fred Justice. I only knew Ronnie a few years, but we always shared some good laughs and stories on the rare occasion that we had the opportunity to visit.
His passing saddens me, but I find comfort in knowing that he won't suffer any more pain.
My sincere condolences to his family and many friends. |
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Jim R. Harrison
From:
North Vancouver, B. C., Canada
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Posted 11 May 2015 8:34 am
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While I did not know Ronnie very well, I felt I came to know him this past March at the Dallas steel guitar show when I gave him a copy of this picture I had taken of him last year. He was very pleased to have received this print. My sincere condolences to Ronnie's family. Jim Harrison
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Michael McGee
From:
Everton, Missouri, USA
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Posted 11 May 2015 2:34 pm
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It was an honor and privilege to know Ronnie and I am grateful for his friendship. His brave fight is something I will never forget.
Ronnie, I will miss you, but I know I'll see you again. My prayers go out to the family and I send sincerest condolences. |
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Larry Baker
From:
Columbia, Mo. U.S.A.
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Posted 11 May 2015 2:48 pm
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Another huge loss, I met Ronnie a few years ago at one of the Branson shows. A great player and perfect gentleman. Prayers for the family.
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David Wright
From:
Pilot Point ,Tx USA.
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Posted 11 May 2015 4:56 pm
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Sorry to hear this, I have known Ronny for some time he was one of the good guys
He will be missed. Prayers go to his family. Just at a loss for words. |
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Rick Schmidt
From:
Prescott AZ, USA
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Posted 11 May 2015 5:06 pm
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Dan Chambers
From:
Iowa, USA
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Posted 11 May 2015 5:07 pm
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I only had the privilege of hearing Ronnie twice at the TSGA show in Irving, and his work backing up a vocalist was as good as it gets! He had an uncanny sense of what to play when to play it, and when to let the singer sing! I've always felt the best players knew that, in a band setting, Pedal Steel was icing, not cake. I'm the richer for having heard his tasteful playing. Vaya con Dios Amigo.
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Justice Pro Lite 3x5. Emmons D10 PP 8x5, Peavey Session & Nashville 400s,Martin D-28, Taylor 510, Eastman E20P, Weber Gallatin Mandolin, OMI D40 squareneck Dobro |
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Paddy Long
From:
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 11 May 2015 6:26 pm
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Very sorry to hear of Ronnies passing, he was a wonderful player and the Sheraton house bar didn't quite seem the same without him and his brothers band cranking it up in the back.
It was nice to catch up with him briefly in March in Dallas - RIP mate
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14'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
08'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
94' Franklin Stereo D10 9+8
Telonics, Peterson, Steelers Choice, Benado, Lexicon, Red Dirt Cases. |
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Jerry Foster
From:
Missouri, USA
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Posted 11 May 2015 6:28 pm Ronnie S.
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| I am sad to here one of my best friends Has passed on. I have been to his house with Fred Justice several times & had a great time. I thank the lord for the times I have had with Ronnie & his wonderful Family . my prayers go out to his family. God Bless, Jerry & Dee Foster |
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Fred Justice
From:
Mesa, Arizona
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Posted 11 May 2015 9:00 pm Arrangements Made
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Ronnie's arrangements as per his family have been made as follows.
Here are the arrangements for Ronnie Symank. The Visitation is this Wednesday at Aderhold Funeral Home, 808 S. Reagan St. in West, TX. from 6:00 PM to 8:00 pm.
The Funeral is set for Thursday morning at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in West, TX.
All are welcome to attend.
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Email: azpedalman@gmail.com
Phone: 480-235-8797 |
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Tommy Alexander
From:
Friendswood, Texas 77546
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Posted 12 May 2015 5:38 am Ronnie Symank
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Sorry to hear about Ronnie. What a nice guy and a great PSG player; he will be missed by all.
I am not able to be there but our prayers go out to his family and all that he loved.
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