Ronald Sapp

Port Orchard resident Ronald Sapp, 40, died Aug. 6 at Tacoma General Hospital.

He was born Feb. 14, 1973, in Bremerton to Robert and Melode Sapp. He attended South Kitsap schools and graduated from Clover Park Technical College in 1991.

He started out working for Dick Vlist Motors as a lot boy working his way up to an auto technician. He most recently was employed with Safe Boats, Inc. He loved cars and was known to spend a little time fishing. He also saved time for family, friends and his pet buddy Digger.

Survivors include his mother Melode Sapp of Port Orchard; a brother, Will (Penny) Sapp of Port Orchard; nephews and nieces Felicia, Jeff and Sarah; two aunts, Diane Nelson and Barbara Passe; an uncle, Derrick Cronkhite; and numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert, and grandparents, Walter and Eva Gourlie, and Wilson and Irene Sapp, who later married the grandpa Ron knew — Lee Cronkhite.

A celebration of life was held Aug. 19 at the Port Orchard Pavilion on Bay Street.

Cremation arrangements are with Rill’s Life Tribute Center and a memorial webpage can be accessed at www.rill.com