Ronald Louis Travis

Ronald Louis Travis, 94, of Fresno, CA, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on January 11, 1931, to Lydia and Louis Travis, Ron witnessed the devastating impact of the Pearl Harbor bombings as a ten-year-old.

Years following the attack, his family relocated to the mainland, where his father established a dairy farm. Ron assumed a significant role in supporting his family, working tirelessly on the farm and later at a local gas station, where he cultivated his lifelong passion for automobiles.

After graduating from high school, Ron dedicated over 30 years of his life to the Air National Guard, earning numerous accolades for his distinguished service. Upon retirement, he embarked on a second career with the California Correctional System, conducting interviews for prospective candidates.

Ron lived an active and fulfilling life, enjoying daily walks, frequent rounds of golf with his fellow guardsmen and friends, and sharing countless stories and jokes with those around him. He possessed a strong and independent spirit, coupled with a deep love for animals, his wife Beverly (of nearly 60 years), and his family.

Ron is survived by his daughter Lisa Travis-Solis and her husband Manuel Solis, his granddaughter Amy Prettyman, and his great-grandchildren Emily and Owen Thomas. And his daughter Cheryl Travis-Ellis.

An active member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and the Italian Catholic Federation, Ron will be deeply missed.

A funeral service will be held at OLPH on February 6th, 2025, at 11:00 AM, followed by a graveside service and a reception at The Painted Table.