Ronald Kump Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ron Kump, of Saratoga Springs, Utah, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend passed away peacefully in the company of those he loved and who loved him on June 22, 2017, at the age of 84. He was born, January 18th, 1933 to Lewis Henry Kump and Blanche Otteson Kump in Provo, Utah. Ron was a gifted athlete, excelling at tennis, track, baseball, basketball, golf, and football. He graduated from Provo High School, in 1951 and attended BYU on an athletic scholarship. While attending BYU he met and married Ann Thomas. They had 4 children - Kary, Karla, Kelly, and Kevin. They later divorced. In 1973, Ron married Irma Robles. They had 3 children – Michelle, Nicole, and Matt. They were sealed in the Salt Lake temple and were each other's best friend for over 43 years. Ron earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from BYU in 1958. Soon after he moved to California to attend medical school at the University of California Irvine. In 1952 he graduated from medical school and began an Internship at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Long Beach, CA (1963). He completed his residency in Radiology from 1963 to 1967 at Long Beach Veteran’s Hospital, Los Angeles County General Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. In 1967 he became Board Certified in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine. He practiced Radiology in Southern California and San Diego, from 1967-1998. Throughout his professional career he served as Chief of Staff at Bella Vista Hospital, East Los Angeles Community Hospital, Burbank Community Hospital (1974-1990), and Chief of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Burbank Community Hospital (1980-1990). He loved to teach and enjoyed his time at UC Irvine, Western College of Medicine, helping juniors, seniors, and interns (1980-1990). In 1990, he and Irma moved their family to San Diego. There he worked as Radiologist and Chief Mammographer for U.S. Navy Dependant Care, (1991-1996). He officially retired from medicine in 1998 and moved to Prescott, Arizona, eventually settling in Saratoga Springs, Utah. Ron and Irma assisted with public information during the building of the San Diego temple. Once dedicated, they served among the first ordinance workers there. They were blessed to serve a full time Church Education mission from 1996-1997 at the Institute of Religion, Palomar College. Ron was a lifelong learner. He recently completed continuing education classes for Radiology and was reading x-rays for friends and family up until two days before his passing. He enjoyed teaching and studying ancient Hebrew and Egyptian, but most of all he loved learning about our savior Jesus Christ and His gospel. He spent his life loving and serving others. He was a gifted teacher and taught gospel doctrine class for over 40 years. His greatest joy was his family. He is survived by his dear wife, Irma, his children Kary, Karla, Kevin, Michelle, Nicole, and Matt, 24 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Kelly Kump and grandson, Kris Kump. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, June 27th at 10:30 am at the Saratoga Springs 1st Ward, 587 South Saratoga Springs Road, Saratoga Springs, Utah, where a Viewing will be held prior from 9:00–10:00 am. Interment in Provo City Cemetery, 610 South State Street, Provo, Utah. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.

Ronald Kump

January 18, 1933 - June 22, 2017

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