Ronald Dean Flug

Ronald Dean Flug was born to Jack and Agnes Flug, in North Bend, Oregon in 1952. He was the youngest of seven children. When he was two, the family moved from Reedsport, Oregon to Hepner, Oregon, Where Ron attended elementary school. In 1965, after his father's passing, Ron moved with his mother to Monmouth to be near his older brother Jerry who was attending college. Ron attended middle school and high school in Independence, graduating from Central High School in 1970. There, he was a three- sport athlete. He graduated from OCE (WOU) in 1974 with a degree in psychology and sociology. He worked for the state of Oregon until 1981 when he began a career with the American Red Cross blood program. He retired in 2012.

Ron was a devoted Christian. He participated in Young Life in high school, and an informal Christian group in college. He attended Life Center Foursquare Church in Independence for 35 years. There he played his music, taught Sunday school, led a home group and shared from the pulpit on numerous occasions.

Music and songwriting were a consuming passion. Ron wrote over 200 songs and produced 6 albums. He often played at open mics and at an occasional concert and coffee houses all over the Willamette Valley. His music is now streamed on most platforms.

Ron was an avid athlete throughout his life. He played baseball, football, basketball, handball, tennis, racquetball, slow pitch softball, and golf. All with equal competitiveness. He was also a committed runner and an avid bicyclist. He loved diving from high rocks and did not pass up the chance to parachute and bungee jump.

He is survived by his wife, Prindi Bostwick. They have two daughters, Cana Flug Rivera (Leo), Hannah Christine Leos, and a son, Jordan Flug (Taylor). Three beloved grandsons: Daryan, Esai and Emil Leos. Ron also has two surviving brothers: Rod Flug (Hermiston, OR) and Steven Flug (La Mirada, CA).

There will be a celebration of life at 1:00 PM, Saturday March 1st at Life Center Foursquare Church in Independence. A graveside gathering will be held preceding the celebration of life at Fir Crest cemetery in Monmouth OR at 11 AM.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be given in Ron's name to the Ella Curran food bank or to the Salem Senior Center "Among Friends" program.

The COL will be live streamed on Youtube at prindiflug@gmail.com