Obituary - Ronald Ray Kristensen

NORTH WOODSTOCK, N.H.- Ronald Ray Kristensen, 53, of North Woodstock, N.H., died Friday, March 13, 2015, at his residence with his "loved one" by his side.

Ron was born on May 2, 1961, in Livingston, Montana, the son of Karl "Bill" and Colleen (Leistiko) Kristensen. Following his high school graduation in 1979, he joined the U.S. Army in 1980. During his 12 years with the Army he specialized in all forms of nuclear weapons and chemical defense. He was deployed during Desert Storm earning commendations including the Bronze Service Star for extreme bravery under fire.

Ron returned to civilian life in 1992, working various jobs in Montana before relocating to New Hampshire in 2012 where he began work as a delivery truck driver for Budget Lumber in North Haverhill.

Ron is survived by his "loved one" and caretaker, Terry Knights of North Woodstock; his father, Bill Kristensen of Havre, Montana; twin sister, Ronda Larson and her husband, Neil, of Havre; numerous cousins, aunts and uncles, including a very special aunt, Muriel "Kay" Ludlow of Augusta, California; his dear companion, Candy, a chocolate Labrador; and an extended New Hampshire family.

There will be no calling hours. A memorial service was Saturday, March 21, 2105, at 11 a.m. in the North Haverhill United Methodist Church. Pastor Clint Brake officiated. Burial will be in Montana at a later time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to either your local humane society and/or rescue shelter or to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 785517, Topeka, KS 66675.