Ronald Lane Northern, 60, of Sweet Home, Oregon passed away Friday, August 24. He was born in Linn County to Ray and Vernice (Day) Northern.

He loved logging, hunting, farming and fishing trips to Alaska.

Ronald is survived by children Travis (Jenna) Northern, Carolyn Pearce, Betty Looney, and Pat Brandt of Sweet Home and Gale Northern of Albany, and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Edward Northern and Jim Northern, and parents, Ray and Vernice Northern.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.