Silverton Volunteer Fire Department Funeral Procession for Ron Renowden

Fire Chief Gilbert Archuleta leads the funeral procession with Ron’s widow Barbara Renowden. photo by Barbara McLachlan
Fire Chief Gilbert Archuleta leads the funeral procession with Ron’s widow Barbara Renowden. photo by Barbara McLachlan

Longtime Silverton local Ron Renowden, who was a San Juan Silverton Volunteer Fire Department member, received a funeral procession by his fellow firemen that marched through the streets of Silverton last Saturday, September 27th. The SSVFD holds this sacred ceremony for its members, and the widow of Ron Renowden, Barbara, was the guest of honor.

Fire Chief Gilbert Archuleta gave Barbara a lead rid…