Ronald Leon Dotson July 7, 1955 - March 11, 2026

Ronald Leon Dotson,of Spanish Fork,Utah, passed away on the afternoon of March 11, 2026. He was born in Provo, Utah, on July 7, 1955, to Lorraine James Dotson and Garnetta Eyre Dotson.

He graduated from Springville High School and immediately joined the Boilermakers, Local 182, and went to work. His co-workers, and family and friends, came to know him as FLUF. He worked hard to earn a living and an early retirement at age 55, after 35+ years of employment in the steel fabricating industry, of which he was very proud.

Ronald married LaWana Rhoades and together they had 4 children: Shiloh, Michelle, Hollie and Ronnie. After a long battle of cancer, she passed away in 1994. He then found companionship with Tresa Ann Ewell and they were married in Salem, Utah on August 11, 2000.

Ron was a master welder which was not only his profession, but his hobby and he enjoyed working, visiting, watching his westerns and the Chief’s in his shop. He also liked camping, riding his side by side, especially in the desert. He enjoyed pine nut hunting with his sons-in law and grandkids. He loved spending time with his kids but LOVED his grandkids, and his siblings. After morning coffee, he would stop by Fast Gas to get Tresa a Diet Coke to start her day.

Ron is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

He is survived by his wife, Tresa Dotson; and by his children: Shiloh (Matt) Slaymaker, Michelle (Ben) Thomas, Hollie (Bret) Hooley, Ronnie Dotson (Kyle) Crawford, Chantal (Brian)Willie,and Lindsey Morrell. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren (with 2 on the way). Additionally survived by his sister, Marilyn (Daniel) Wilkinson,and his brother, Scott (Wendy), Dotson. He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, LaWana; three brothers and two sisters and son in-law Owen Rowe.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 2981 East 1660 South Spanish Fork, Utah. There will be a visitation on Tuesday evening, March 17, 2026, from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.at Walker Funeral Home,187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah. On Wednesday morning, prior to the funeral, a visitation will be held at the church, from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Interment will be at Salem City Cemetery, 140 East 965 South Salem, Utah.