Ronald Paul Beeler went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2013. Ron was born on October 14, 1935, in Los Angeles, CA. He grew up in Milford, UT. Ron joined the Navy at 17 years old and shortly after joining was assigned and accepted into the selective Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Team. Ron moved to Pensacola in June of 1955 with the Blue Angels. Three months later on September 10, 1955, he married Pensacola native, Norma Douglas. Between tours of sea duty and for the rest of his life, Pensacola remained his home. Ron served two tours with the Blue Angels from 1953-1955 and again from 1963-1967. He served as a jet engine mechanic and a Special Flight Crewman in Navy #7 and retired as Chief Petty Officer. Ron's career in the military took him all over the world. After retirement from the Navy he worked as a Flight Line Mechanic and Instructor at the Apprentice School at NAS Pensacola. He loved passing on aircraft knowledge, experience, and skills to others. Ron loved his time in the Navy and was proud to be a part of the Blue Angels! He leaves many loved ones to cherish his memories. He is survived by his wife, Norma Beeler; two children, Rhonda McPherson and James Beeler both of Pensacola; two sisters, Shirley Fisher (Richard) of Woodland, CA and Lyla Fruge (Gary Lowe) of Livermore, CA; 7 grandchildren, Rachel (Paul), Sarah (Scott), Shelly, Josh, Jeremy (Sayaka), Sherry, and Andrea (Richard); 14 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Ron is preceded in death by his mother and father, Paul Beeler and Ida Riggs. Ron was a member of Baywoods Assembly of God church for over 20 years where he was the choir director. His family and friends loved to listen to him sing! In his spare time, Ron loved spending time with his family, watching old movies, and writing. In 2006, Ronnie wrote and published "Blue Angels with Dirty Faces." Ron was not only a loving husband, dad, brother, papaw, uncle, cousin, and friend but a true inspiration and hero to his family! He brought so much joy, humor, and love to so many lives! He will be deeply missed! Visitation will be at 10:00am on Thursday, October 10, 2013 until services begin at 11:00am at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Roberts Cemetery.