Ron H. Hovland, age 69, of Denver, passed away December 30, 2012. He was born January 16, 1943 to Harold and Esther Hovland in Sioux City, Iowa. Ron is survived by his wife, Kathy; children Byron (Teresa) Hovland and Claire Chamblee; grandchildren Aiden, Annalyse, Cora and Izabella; sister Jana (Mike) Easterling. He was preceded in death by his son Tim and sister Debbie Harrison. A funeral mass will take place on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, 2250 South Harrison Street in Denver. Memorials are suggested to the Chrohn's and Colitis Foundation, 1777 S. Bellaire St., #230, Denver, CO 80222. Please click on ""Sign Guestbook"" to share memories of Ron and messages of condolence with his family.