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Ron Branca

Profile Updated: October 21, 2018
Residing In
Draper, UT USA
Spouse/Partner
Jeneil
Occupation
PGA Golf Professional
Military Service
Air National Guard  
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Graduated from the ā€œUā€ in 1973. Turned professional in 1973. Was the golf professional at Rose Park for 17 years, then moved to Wingpointe for 4 years. I was the Director of Golf at The Salt Lake Contry Club for 22 years. I coached the U of U Golf Team from ā€˜76 to ā€˜93. Currently working as the General Manager at Glenmoor GC. Where did those 50 years go?

School Story

I remember trying to recover from a late night car club party that Kip Wade and Eric Nelson forced me to go to! My early morning recovery was taking place in Al Cornums math class who just happened to be my golf coach. My mother tried to warn me that Kip was a bad influence on me!

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Sep 03, 2022 at 3:50 PM

Roger was one of my best childhood friends.  We grew up in a great neighborhood that was fortunate to have so many kids about the same age.  As kids we were together almost every day playing football, golf and basketball.  This continued all through grade school, jr. high and high shool.  Rog was intense and dedicated at ever sport he played.  He especially love to wrestle and play football where he lettered in both sports.  He was so proud to be a Highland Ram.  I think he enjoyed playing football at Highland as much as anyone ever has.  He raised a wonderful family, stayed close to his church and became a very sucessful attorney.  Rog, thanks for being such a great example and loyal friend.  We all will miss you!  

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May 02, 2022 at 11:38 AM

Dear Patti,  So sorry to hear of John's passing.  I reconnected with John at our last reunion.  I'm glad we were able to play a few holes together.  I think he liked golf more than I do!  He truly was a good guy.  So sorry for your loss!  Our prayers are with you!  Ron

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Jul 27, 2021 at 7:45 AM

Sandy had a smile that you could never forget.  Always happy and the life of the party!  I remember what close friends Sandy, Jane and Sheri were all thru highschool.  So sorry to hear of her passing.  

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Mar 22, 2020 at 2:33 PM

I can still see Eric, Brent Hewlett and so many others in the orange jumpsuits at the Highland football games!  There was no one that had more fun in highschool than Eric.  So hard to believe that both Eric and Mindy are gone.  Eric, thanks for all the basketball games, the rounds of golf and the crazy fun we had in highschool.  We all were very lucky to know you both!

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Mar 15, 2020 at 2:33 PM

Roger, I am so sorry to hear about Kristie's passing.  I had a flood of childhood memories of Kristie, her dad Bill, Randy Turner who lived next door and the fun we had living in that neighborhood.  I always remember Kristie as a quite, kind, happy, positive person.  She was smiling everytime I crossed your paths.  The article written about her passing was a wonderful tribute to Kristie, her life as a mother, nurse and wife.  I know you two were inseparable!  You are a great example to all of us for your loyalty, love and dedication.  You and your family are in our prayers.

 

 

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Dec 06, 2019 at 2:33 PM

Randy and I were childhood friends.  We spent many a day playing football, basketball, baseball and golf.  We raced around the neighborhoods in go-carts.  His dad built him the best go-cart around.  He was a good athlete at all sports.  I remember the custom VW's he and Brent Russey built in highschool.  I hadn't crossed his path since highschool until the 50 year reunion.  Very hard to adjust to the fact that so many of our classmates are gone.  Rest in peace old friend.  You will be missed!

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Nov 06, 2019 at 6:33 PM

Eric,  I was so sad to hear of Mindy's passing.  I feel very fortunate to have been able to catch up with you both at the reunion. Mindy was a strong and supportive force in our class. So many years of help and service to others.  You have had a blessed life together!  You and your family are in our prayers!  

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Posted on: Oct 21, 2018 at 4:17 PM

Harold, Liz, Shelly, Mary and all those who put so much effort in the reunion and video, a great job with so many great memories! Thanks so much for taking the time! The video was perfect Harold! Thanks to you also Mike Burns!

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Posted on: Sep 14, 2018 at 11:03 PM

Liz,
Incredible job and very touching "in memory" video. So sorry to see how many of our class mates are gone. Thanks for your hard work. The video is a great reminder how lucky we are to have know them. Ron

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Sep 11, 2018 at 11:17 PM

Eric, truly enjoyed playing golf with you at Glenmoor. We had some great times in high school that I am still making excuses for! Hope that ankle heals ok and that we get another chance to hit the links. You and Mindy take care of each other! We are all pulling for you! Ron

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