Ronald Durns passed peacefully on May 16, 2014 with his wife, daughter, and friends by his side at his home in Mesa, AZ. He was born Jan. 26, 1938 in Akron, CO to Jack and Viola Durns. He married his highschool sweetheart Joyce Durns in 1957. With this union his son Kenneth and daughter Rhonda were born. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Joyce Durns, his son Kenneth Durns (Tammy), his daughter Rhonda Kyle, three grandchildren; Kyle Fidler (Tiffany), Keith Fidler (Niki), Randy Burke, three great grandchildren: Mackenzie, Lumen, and Sylar, one aunt Marcia Rambow (Mel). He was preceded in death by his mother, father, sister, and two brothers. He was a successful business owner of an auto glass and glazing corporation until his retirement in 1995. He then assisted with his wife’s trampoline business in Denver, CO. They both retired in 2004 and moved to Mesa, AZ. He enjoyed simple things like reading the paper, watching sports, casinos, but mostly spending time with his wife Joyce. He will be greatly missed by his wife, his family, and many friends. A graveside service will be held at 10:00am on Friday, May 23, 2014 at Mountain View Cemetery, 7900 E. Main in Mesa, AZ.