Tributes to Ron Egner

"The memory of Ron Egner will live for a long time, as will the fruit from his life of service to his Lord & Friend. I will remain extremely grateful to Ron for all his loyal support, sometimes given in wise words of admonition, whilst I was National Director of British YFC. He has been a most faithful servant of God, both in his ministry &, together with Doreen, in their gift of warm & welcoming hospitality. Earth has lost a tireless worker for the Kingdom; heaven has welcomed a much loved & honoured son." RW

“…thanks and praise to God for Ron, who was wise, thoughtful, a man of real insight, loyal and faithful and was gentle and kind in spirit…” GR

“Ron had a very special place in the heart and development of Yeldall Manor” KW

“Ron gave a great deal of time, energy and love to all the work of YFC and its people. He always had an encouraging word” CN

“Over the years we enjoyed many happy times with Ron” TH

“Ron was very influential in my life during my time at YFC” RB

“I admired Ron greatly and was fond of him” PJ

“Like so many I have great cause to be thankful to God for Ron. He and Doreen were wonderfully hospitable to me. The work he did with Yeldall and at Stopsley, using his business gifts, common sense and wisdom, were so beneficial.” DT

“Ron and I shared a room in his parents’ home. Neither of us had much money but we had become rich through the one who became poor that we might become rich!” KG

“We remember the marvellous life of service to the Father that Ron lived – so helpful to so many, of which I was a most grateful one…  Ron chaired YFC Board Meetings so well & was always ready to listen… We spent many happy times at your Ron and Doreen’s home, sharing good food & plenty of humour.  We always felt welcome… He was a very special man.” RW

“Ron was a real man of God with a zeal for the gospel. He was held in high regard by many and I know that he was greatly loved... We will always be grateful for the kindness and friendship that both Ron and Doreen showed to us in those early days.” JT

“I'm going to miss Ron, he has been a great friend over the years.” DS

“I knew Ron in the early days of Yeldall and came to value his quite wisdom and sincerity.” JC

“Ron was a lovely person and will be greatly missed. He did a great deal for YFC and will always be remembered.” CN

“Ron has been a source of tremendous support and encouragement to countless people. We benefited on many occasions from his guidance and calm wisdom. We were also inspired by some of his outstanding qualities; his consistent, total commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ, his patience, his unshakable loyalty, and his complete, loving devotion to the dear wife, with whom he is now reunited.” PB

“Ron was no "fair weather friend"; he remained faithful and loyal in all circumstances, laughing with those who laughed and weeping, quite literally, with those who weep. When a rebuke was required, he was never afraid to give one, but even more, when a word of encouragement, or a gentle arm on the shoulder was the best way to show support, he never failed.” PB

“Ron was a faithful man of God over many years…  His dry sense of humour always made me laugh and his contribution and influence in YFC will probably only be fully known when we get to heaven!” JL

“It was a precious experience being with Ron’s leadership on the BYFC board… He was such a humble man of a stature those along side him could not help to know and he is now with His Jesus.” JW