| Ronald Owen Winters |
Published in The Capital on January 25, 2012
WINTERS, RONALD OWEN of Annapolis, MD, born on May 24, 1935 in Washington,
D.C., died at home on January 23, 2012 after a lengthy and brave battle with cancer.
Ron is survived by his beloved wife, Rosemary Dickson Winters, with whom he
celebrated their 23rd anniversary on December 24, 2011.
Also surviving are his loving family-daughters Donna Thayer and Sharon Clymer, his
son Dale Winters and wife Karen, his sister Carol Winters and brother Patrick
Winters, three adored grandchildren, Jennifer Thayer, Nicole Clymer, Shelby Winters
and precious great grand daughter Ashlynn Zimmerman. He also leaves his step
children-Tamara Radcliffe and husband Mark, Gregory Dickson and wife Dominique
and grand daughter, Inez Dickson, Lillian Milstead and Warren Webb, Jr.
Ron was preceded in death by his brother Donald who died in the Korean conflict, his
cherished mother, Dorothy Winters Evans, his grandparents Bessie and Douglas
Winters and step daughter Diane Dickson.
Ron graduated from Eastern High School (1954) in Washington, D.C. where he
made a name for himself in sports playing basketball and football. He also played
baseball for the American Legion post and participated in Boys Clubs and several
sand-lot teams. In 1956 Ron married Joanne Pyles (now Connolly). They raised their
three fine children in the Edgewater area.
At an early age, Ron became interested in a form of law enforcement serving on the
Safety Patrol. He was encouraged by an entire family of policemen and firemen.
Kenny Winters, Jr. was an MPDC Lieutenant and his Uncle Kenny Winters Sr. was a
Lieutenant with K-9. His Uncle John Winters was the Deputy Chief in MPDC Youth
Division. Uncle Harry Winters was a Battalion Chief for the DC Fire Department and
cousin Clyde Winters was a DC Policeman.
Ron joined the MPPD on January 2, 1957. He rose through the ranks from Private to
Captain a position he acquired in 1972. During his police career he received many
commendations and letters of appreciation. He attended American University and in
1971 and 1972 attended Harvard University.
He started his career in old #2 Precinct. He made Sergeant December 20, 1964 and
was transferred to the 3rd District. During this time period he was instrumental in
supervising the officers in their daily functions. On January 11, 1970 he was promoted
to Lieutenant and transferred to 4th District where he was put in charge of the
Detective Section.
During his career he innovated many of the programs still in use at the ID and Records
division. Ron served the MPDC for twenty years and was on duty when many historical
and political events occurred in our nation's capital. Among these events were the
1968 riots and was with the 13th Precinct-3 D when Martin Luther King made his
memorable "I have a Dream" speech. He was involved in the inaugural parade of
Lyndon B. Johnson. Ron had a second career designing for Yorktown Kitchens. Ron
was a member of the BPOE Annapolis Elks Lodge 622 and the Fleet Reserve Club of
Annapolis where he co-chaired their golf program and various events. Ron also
served as President of the Kiwanis Club of Mayo.
Ron had four hobbies-baseball, his Washington Redskins, golfing and foremost his
love of boating which was one of his greatest passions. Boating on the Chesapeake
Bay was his greatest idea of a day well spent. Ron had a special way about him
where people were drawn to him because of his humor and general nature. He was a
big guy who created many friends as he went through life. He was a joy to be around
whether on the golf course or on his boat.
On Saturday, January 28th family and friends may join together for a celebration of
Life between 2-6 p.m. at the Annapolis Elks (#622) at 2517 Solomon's Island Road,
Edgewater, MD 21037. Phone: 410-956-2020.
Any memorial donations would be appreciated in Ron's memory to the Hospice of the
Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway Annapolis. MD 21401.
Arrangements provided by Lasting Tributes Cremation and Funeral Care, P.A. 814
Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Online condolences may be made at
www.LastingTributesFuneralCare.com
WINTERS, RONALD OWEN of Annapolis, MD, born on May 24, 1935 in Washington,
D.C., died at home on January 23, 2012 after a lengthy and brave battle with cancer.
Ron is survived by his beloved wife, Rosemary Dickson Winters, with whom he
celebrated their 23rd anniversary on December 24, 2011.
Also surviving are his loving family-daughters Donna Thayer and Sharon Clymer, his
son Dale Winters and wife Karen, his sister Carol Winters and brother Patrick
Winters, three adored grandchildren, Jennifer Thayer, Nicole Clymer, Shelby Winters
and precious great grand daughter Ashlynn Zimmerman. He also leaves his step
children-Tamara Radcliffe and husband Mark, Gregory Dickson and wife Dominique
and grand daughter, Inez Dickson, Lillian Milstead and Warren Webb, Jr.
Ron was preceded in death by his brother Donald who died in the Korean conflict, his
cherished mother, Dorothy Winters Evans, his grandparents Bessie and Douglas
Winters and step daughter Diane Dickson.
Ron graduated from Eastern High School (1954) in Washington, D.C. where he
made a name for himself in sports playing basketball and football. He also played
baseball for the American Legion post and participated in Boys Clubs and several
sand-lot teams. In 1956 Ron married Joanne Pyles (now Connolly). They raised their
three fine children in the Edgewater area.
At an early age, Ron became interested in a form of law enforcement serving on the
Safety Patrol. He was encouraged by an entire family of policemen and firemen.
Kenny Winters, Jr. was an MPDC Lieutenant and his Uncle Kenny Winters Sr. was a
Lieutenant with K-9. His Uncle John Winters was the Deputy Chief in MPDC Youth
Division. Uncle Harry Winters was a Battalion Chief for the DC Fire Department and
cousin Clyde Winters was a DC Policeman.
Ron joined the MPPD on January 2, 1957. He rose through the ranks from Private to
Captain a position he acquired in 1972. During his police career he received many
commendations and letters of appreciation. He attended American University and in
1971 and 1972 attended Harvard University.
He started his career in old #2 Precinct. He made Sergeant December 20, 1964 and
was transferred to the 3rd District. During this time period he was instrumental in
supervising the officers in their daily functions. On January 11, 1970 he was promoted
to Lieutenant and transferred to 4th District where he was put in charge of the
Detective Section.
During his career he innovated many of the programs still in use at the ID and Records
division. Ron served the MPDC for twenty years and was on duty when many historical
and political events occurred in our nation's capital. Among these events were the
1968 riots and was with the 13th Precinct-3 D when Martin Luther King made his
memorable "I have a Dream" speech. He was involved in the inaugural parade of
Lyndon B. Johnson. Ron had a second career designing for Yorktown Kitchens. Ron
was a member of the BPOE Annapolis Elks Lodge 622 and the Fleet Reserve Club of
Annapolis where he co-chaired their golf program and various events. Ron also
served as President of the Kiwanis Club of Mayo.
Ron had four hobbies-baseball, his Washington Redskins, golfing and foremost his
love of boating which was one of his greatest passions. Boating on the Chesapeake
Bay was his greatest idea of a day well spent. Ron had a special way about him
where people were drawn to him because of his humor and general nature. He was a
big guy who created many friends as he went through life. He was a joy to be around
whether on the golf course or on his boat.
On Saturday, January 28th family and friends may join together for a celebration of
Life between 2-6 p.m. at the Annapolis Elks (#622) at 2517 Solomon's Island Road,
Edgewater, MD 21037. Phone: 410-956-2020.
Any memorial donations would be appreciated in Ron's memory to the Hospice of the
Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway Annapolis. MD 21401.
Arrangements provided by Lasting Tributes Cremation and Funeral Care, P.A. 814
Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Online condolences may be made at
www.LastingTributesFuneralCare.com
