Ronald Dean Canon, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 9:25 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2023 at ProMedica Skilled Nursing, Galesburg.
Ron was born October 3, 1944 in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Gerald “Mutt” L and Geraldine B (Damitz) Canon. Ron and Evon Susan (Olson) Canon were united in marriage on October 27, 1966 in North Dakota. Evon Susan Canon still resides in Galesburg, Illinois. Ron is survived by one son, Donald Arthur Canon of Glendale, Arizona; four daughters, Tina Marie (Canon) VanDyke of Surprise, Arizona, Cindy Sue (Canon) Goodwin of Geneseo, Illinois, Wendy Denise (Canon) Hill of Geneseo, Illinois, Pamela Leann (Canon) Pilkington of Galesburg, Illinois; seven grandchildren, Charles Andrew VanDyke of Surprise, Arizona, Christian Alexander VanDyke of Glendale, Arizona, Angela Dawn (Damitz) Blair of Erie, Illinois, Alec Mark Damitz of Moline, Illinois, Rose Marie Maciejewski of Macomb, Illinois, Jasper Dean Maciejewski of Galesburg, Illinois, Katiana Linn Barwinske of Apollo, Pennsylvania; and four great-grandchildren. Ron is also survived by two sisters, Linda Anna of Galesburg, Illinois and Diane Daugherty of Sarasota, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Mike Canon and David Canon; and a son-in-law, Charles VanDyke.
Ron was employed at Gates Rubber Company in Galesburg, Illinois for 38 years. When Ron retired, he searched for treasures at swap meets, garage sales, and auctions. Ron became an expert at choosing items he could resale in his retirement years. Ron also worked with his brother Mike Canon on construction jobs helping to build homes. He was an early riser and out in the community to collect treasures until a change in his health occurred.
A private family visitation will be held. Cremation will be accorded. Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.
