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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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...

Deployed | 9:20 a.m. July 17, 2008

My heart and prayers go out to the Boone Family.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Jon | 11:42 a.m. July 17, 2008

Our love and prayers with you and your family.

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.

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...

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.

Nate S | 4:02 p.m. July 17, 2008

We love you Booner!!!!!

Anonymous | 4:32 p.m. July 17, 2008

My thoughts and prayer is with Ron, His wife , and family.

ssm | 5:05 p.m. July 17, 2008

So sorry to hear about your beautiful wife. All our prayers go out to Ron and his family. Peace be with you.

Roger H | 5:35 p.m. July 17, 2008

Jackie was the best...we loved being around her...hang in there Ron...GOD BLESS

Anonymous | 5:45 p.m. July 17, 2008

Very sad. Anyone know what his son is doing with his life? Former Mr Basketball I believe

Brent and LaVon | 6:12 p.m. July 17, 2008

To Ron, Jozette and JaRon, Our prayers go out to you. Jackie will be greatly missed by all who knew her. I remember when she and Jozette helped me to get tickets for my husband to attend the Jazz and Bulls games several years ago. She was a family member who was loved by all. GOD bless you.
Love Brent and LaVon Williams ( Jackie's cousins in Omaha.)

dyc | 9:58 p.m. July 17, 2008

I had the pleasure of meeting Jackie a few times. What a beautiful, kind, and classy lady. My thoughts and prayers go out to Ron Boone and his children.

Anonymous | 10:20 p.m. July 17, 2008

Dear Ron,

I'm sad to hear about Jackie. It's so hard to lose your bestfriend and soul mate. Take one day at a time and remember sometimes we have to take one hour at a time. Remember she will always be there when you need to let her know you miss her. Let people be there for you. Being a widow I know the pain you feel in your heart, one day that pain will be filled with the strenght she left behind for you to go on.

ron | 10:31 p.m. July 17, 2008

How soothing for me it has been to read such wonderful condolences being paid to you Ron,your children and for your dear companion. It isn't often on blogs these days to have every blog in a positive vein. This is a great tribute to your wife and you and your children. May the spirit soften your pain and help you and your children to cope at this time. May you have the faith and understanding that yes, you shall meet again.

Rich | 11:48 p.m. July 17, 2008

Ron, I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your wife. I have faith that you will have a wonderful reunion in a far better place. I enjoyed watching you in the ABA and have always appreciated your comments on Jazz broadcasts. Two things I really like about you: You'll tell things the way they are, even if the play-by-play man sees things differently, and you are totally color-blind when analyzing talent. I appreciate having a man of color who doesn't bring up race constantly. Most of us want everybody to be treated the same regardless of skin tone or background, and I believe it is people like you who are making that happen. We love you here in Utah, and thank you for all the service you and your family have provided us here in Utah.

Ed n Linda | 12:06 a.m. July 18, 2008

My wife and I here in AZ are big Jazz fans and big Ron Boone fans. It almost feels like we've lost a family member. Bless you. "Booner" Ed n Linda

Sevier County fans | 12:11 a.m. July 18, 2008

Dear Ron,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family has made such an impact in the lives of others for many years. Thank you for all of it. May the Good Lord wrap his loving arms around each one of you at this time and comfort you. God bless you all.

Big Fan | 12:33 a.m. July 18, 2008

Booner...My family and I are very sorry for your loss. We wish the best for you and hope to see you for years to come, right where you belong, with the Utah Jazz. We live in St. George now, but we don't feel any less a part of the Jazz family down here...and therefore we certainly feel for you at this time. Best to you and your family.

Not Logged In | 1:26 a.m. July 18, 2008

Boone once made a nice finger roll over the outstretched swat of Darryl Dawkins, East Basket in the old Salt Palace..

I loved watching Ron Boone play.

I love to hear him call games along with Hot Rod.

By reading the posts you can tell that we all love you in Utah, and we're all feeling the pain along with you.

God bless you and your sweet family.

So sorry.. | 3:18 a.m. July 18, 2008

To Ron Boone: So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you at this time. I'm sure she will be listening to you call those Jazz games and can be free of pain now too.

HUGE Booner fans | 7:38 a.m. July 18, 2008

My family and I would like to wish the Boone family our largest condolences and let them know that we're saying a quick prayer for their comfort. It's so hard to lose someone so young. May God comfort all of you at this time...

grantterry | 8:34 a.m. July 18, 2008

Ron I'm so sorry for your loss, you are a class act in every way so I'm sure your wife was every bit the teacher in the family of values, and I'm sure she will very much be missed. But now her suffering is over and she will be waiting for you over there with no more pain for eternity!

Bill from South Dakota | 8:38 a.m. July 18, 2008

To Mr. Boone;

May the Lord comfort you in this time of great loss. I have enjoyed listening to your broadcasts of JAZZ games throughout the years. God Bless.

Jazz fan for life | 9:42 a.m. July 18, 2008

Ron, you may not know me, but after years of listenig I sure feel like I know you. May your wife have rest, and may you know that you and your family are loved by this city.

From Big Sky | 9:44 a.m. July 18, 2008

Our condolences to the Boone family for your loss...

SLC ARTCC TECH SUPPORT OFFICE | 10:28 a.m. July 18, 2008

Ron Boone & Family:
We are all saddened to receive the news of Jackie's passing. Jackie worked with us here at the Salt Lake City Air Traffic Center, Technical Support Office and she was a ray of sunshine to all of us. She was our friend,we knew she was ill and prayers were said for her. We are praying for and thinking of you all. We hope that the wonderful memories of your beloved Jackie will help to ease your pain.
The SLC ARTCC TSC Staff

Charla Haley | 11:03 a.m. July 18, 2008

Dear Boone family,

My heart goes out to you. I have such fond memories of working at Sportsradio 570 AM with Ron and Jozette and seeing Jackie numerous times. What a lovely, talented woman. Truly a class act who will be missed.

Bob | 11:08 a.m. July 18, 2008

Love and prayers to the entire Boone family. Hang in there and know that you are loved and appreciated in Utah, Booner!

From Santa Monica | 11:18 a.m. July 18, 2008

Dear Ron,
Even though I live out of state, the NBA package and Ron Boone remind me of home all throughout the season. You are one of my Utah Stars heroes and I have always admired you. As you and your family struggle through tough times over the loss of your beloved Jackie, I hope it helps to know that there are a lot of people in a lot of different places who feel for you and are praying for you.
Thank you for the memories and sincere sympathy.

Jazz fan family | 11:49 a.m. July 18, 2008

We wish you and your family peace and comfort at this time of loss of your dear loved one. May you know that the community are grateful for all that you have given to us with your time. talents and personality. Thanks for all of it and God bless you.

Tyler Jackson | 11:54 a.m. July 18, 2008

Thanks for everything and may God bless you and your family during this painful time.

EdM | 2:20 p.m. July 18, 2008

My heart grieves for you Ron on the loss of your wife. My prayers are with you and your family.

Anoymous | 3:17 p.m. July 18, 2008

I'm a Jazz fan from California. My prayers go out to you and your family Ron Boone. God bless you always.

Sandy Jazz Fan | 4:25 p.m. July 18, 2008

So sorry to learn of your loss. You and your family are a great asset to this state. What a class act. We all get to go through trials. God bless you and comfort you in your grief. Please continue the work you do. You bring joy to many.

from Sandy UT | 6:00 p.m. July 18, 2008

Booner, you're one of the best! Very sorry to hear about the passing of your wife. Our prayers are with you.

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