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Cancer claims wife of Jazz broadcaster

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SoUtah Fan | 12:07 a.m. July 17, 2008
Our Southern Utah hearts and prayers go out to you Ron and your family. I know personally you have done so much to help fight cancer, we are sad to see it take your wonderful wife. Thank you for all you do and may God be with you.
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DCJ | 5:50 a.m. July 17, 2008
From longtime Jazz fans now in Washington D.C., please accept our most sincere condolences. Thank you Ron and family for being a wonderful part of the Salt Lake City community over the years. We look forward to the day when you and your family will be reunited with your dear wife and mother.
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MADRYBEG | 8:02 a.m. July 17, 2008
Our hearts and prayers go out to the Boone family...
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jwr | 8:11 a.m. July 17, 2008
My heart goes out to the Boones in their great loss. Having worked the DC for 15 years I grew to know this family and had much respect and love for them. May you find comfort in knowing your wife/mother has found peace from pain. You will see her again. God Bless
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BearOne | 8:20 a.m. July 17, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this trying time. Parting is never easy and we are sure that this has been hard on you and the family.
We have always considered you a part of our family through the Jazz broadcasts--and we are thinking of you and the family now.
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Wish You the Best! | 9:09 a.m. July 17, 2008
Wish you the best in those time in your life. You are a great role model for the state of Utah.

I am ashamed that his is not the most popular article in the paper, or at least in the sports.

Good luck to you.
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We love you! | 9:19 a.m. July 17, 2008
Dear Boone Family,
We are filled with sorrow to hear of the passing of your wife. I pray that the Lord will be close to you at this difficult time.

To us, Ron Boone IS the Jazz. Thank you for being a standout in our community. Your service and example reaches far. Thank you for playing at a benefit basketball game so many years ago at our high school.

God bless you. 'Til we meet...
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Deployed | 9:20 a.m. July 17, 2008
My heart and prayers go out to the Boone Family.
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Utah County Fans | 9:44 a.m. July 17, 2008
Our hearts and condolences go out to the Boone family at this time. May the Lord bless you with peace and comfort at this time of sorrow.
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sob | 9:48 a.m. July 17, 2008
to ron , you and your family have been a great addition to this community. i understand that your wife was also the designer of your ties that are so distinctive.
we salute you and ask the lord bless you at this time.
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Vvoyage | 9:49 a.m. July 17, 2008
I knew Jackie, and she was a class act. She was a lot of fun to be around and a great woman. I knew she had been ill, but Jackie was such a dynamic woman I felt - if anyone - she could beat it. My condolences to Ron, Jozette and JaRon. She made you better people.
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Jazz Fan | 9:58 a.m. July 17, 2008
Sorry Booner!!! I was saddened by your loss, as I heard the news on the radio this AM.
You are a great role model to many in our community and that is also because of the support of your wife. Hope to see you back around soon.
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Sanpete Fan | 10:34 a.m. July 17, 2008
Ron sorry for the passing of your wife. I have enjoyed watching you play for the Stars and Jazz. Also broadcasts with the Jazz. My heart goes out to you and your family
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thoughts with you | 10:42 a.m. July 17, 2008
our dad is battling cancer and it is tough to lose someone so early in life. Our thoughts are with all your family as you get through these tough times. We have watched Booner for so many years and feel he is so much a part of our lives. Thank you.
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So sorry for your loss | 11:02 a.m. July 17, 2008
Ron, we appreciate you being part of our community and hope you and your family can feel our prayers and support.
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More than hoops | 11:35 a.m. July 17, 2008
Ron Boone is a GOOD man.

I am so sad this disease has taken his wife.

My prayers are with Ron and his family.
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Jon | 11:42 a.m. July 17, 2008
Our love and prayers with you and your family.
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Deth | 2:00 p.m. July 17, 2008
I saw Ron Boone at the Utah Arts Festival, he was really cool and nice. I'm sorry to hear this, and I wish him and his family the best.
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Fine Family | 2:06 p.m. July 17, 2008
Best wishes to the family, Ron obviously had a good woman behind his many accomplishments and wish comfort for their family in her passing...
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Fond memories | 2:19 p.m. July 17, 2008
Recall with great fondness listening as a youth to Bill Howard describe Utah Stars basketball games during that year of their championship. You, Ron, along with Zelmo Beatty, Red Robbins, Willie Wise and Glen Combs were my heroes then. Didn't have the pleasure to know your sweet wife, but I know the pain of your loss. My condolences and best wishes for your family. A sweet reunion awaits.
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