Messages to the Mix Family
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posted by Coach Tim at 1:29 PM
Monday, December 19, 2005
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Dear Mix family,
This is Bud Bremner from PMG, Burnaby. While I had never met Ron Mix, I know that his family agonizes over this loss. I lost my own father suddenly and unexpectedly 12 days before 911 so I understand the shock and finality of this loss.
Fortunately, time DOES heal this pain, never soon enough, but it does. If it were too soon, it might minimize the importance of such a man so the longer it takes, the more loved they probably were, and Ron sounds like an incredible man.
Our prayers and best wishes go out to the Mix family.
Sincerely,
Bud & Jackie Bremner
Dear Mixes,
Ron Mix was as much a part of my growing up years in the church as the church walls were. Only Ron was no wall flower. He stood strong for all that we as Christians should be standing for and could verbalize it in a way the rest of us wish we could. He was more than an incredible role model but a well loved "family" member. He poured in more to my life than I can express and I share in the sorrow and the void that his absence brings. I know that he is so at home with His Father. Be so proud of Ron's legacy that will speak out loudly and clearly till we all one day join him there. Much love to you all, Wendy Sumner
Dear Mix family,
I have never met Ron Mix or any of the Mix family, I have only made aquaintance with Brad over the phone a few occations.
20 years ago I lost my mother in a tragic accident and know the heartache that accompanies such a sudden and unexpected death.
My heart goes out to you all and even though you are feeling such great loss of such a solid, lving and blessed man of God, we can all praise the Lord knowing that he is now in the presence of our great and awesome Savior.
In Christ's love,
Bradley Laurie
Drummondville, QC
Dear Mix family,
A couple of years ago, when I was doing a project for Crown Video in Edmonton, Ron and June invited me to stay in their home since they were down south and had a spare bed. Although they were not home and I have never met them, the warmth and love I felt in their home certainly was a testimony to the loving people they are.
I feel like I know Ron. Every time I have been with Brad, I have heard about the things Ron was doing to help someone. I have also hear about the loving things he did every day with and for his family. It was such an honour to be touched personally by his loving hospitality.
The loss of a parent is never easy. Marg and I have been without our parents for many years now. While they are always missed, we are comforted by the wonderful times we spent with them. They will always be very close in our memories.
I know Ron will be so missed, but the rich memories of the love he so generously distributed will live forever. His testamony will live as an inspiration for each of us. I am sure his legacy will will be felt far and wide.
In Christ's love,
Marg and Tom Pollon
To the Mix Family,
It has been my joy to work alongside of Brad for several years in the CBA industry. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time.
On behalf of all the members of CBA please know you held in the hearts of a national family, where one suffers we come alongside in prayer.
May the peace of our Lord and His love be a comfort to you at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Marlene Coghlin - CBA Canada
Dear Brad,
I heard it say one day that the best heritage a man could leave behind is its influence on his children. For the brief times we met in person or over the phone, I can see that how you love and serve the Lord is the best thing that your dad could ever leave you.
Cherish that more than everything and never stop trusting the Lord even in those difficult times, for as Corrie Ten Boom once said:
"The hands of God are tender even when its paths are hard".
My love and affection to you and your family
Jean-Philippe, Montreal, QC
Our prayers are with you and staff at this difficult
time. Peggy/Sarnia Christian Bookstore
My deepest sympathy and prayers of comfort in your time of loss.
Christmas Peace, Wilma King
Canadian Bible Society
Charlottetown, PEI
Our deepest sympathies.
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The Gift Chest - Wingham, Ontario
Award Winning Store in 1992 and 2003
Phone: 519-357-2550
"What goes into the mind, comes out in a life."
I do not know Ron, but I am well aware of what he was trying with video as a worker in trying to get Christian product into secular TV markets around the world.
I am sad for the loss of this pioneer in the field, but evensadder for his family, who now have to deal with a hole in the heart.
My prayer is that the grace and peace of God that surpasses all understanding will be felt as a reality within the family.
until the Nations Hear,
Brian Kelley
I have been one so blessed to have known Ron Mix. While it was true he and June raised 5 children of their own I know many who would agree that they raised countless other of their spiritual children. I remember the excitement he shared when my husband and I were first engaged. Everyone knew Ron and June love children so they were on our "first to know" list when we were expecting our children. Lovingly Ron and June agreed to be Grandparents to our children and never fail to miss a birthday or an opportunity to show their acceptance of them into their family. To have a Grandfather love you because they are "family" is expected but my children have always felt extra special because they were loved even though they weren't family. It has always been such a picture of our Heavenly Father's love to us in adopting us a son's and daughter's through Jesus! I will miss him so much as will my whole family.
To all in our Mix family we love you and are praying for you at this time of sorrow. I know you will long for heaven now more than ever! I'm so glad we have a promised reunion.
Dear Brad, Mix Family and our colleagues at Crown Video,
We were deeply saddened today to learn of the loss of Ron. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends.
Sincerely,
Lynn Huck and Staff
ACCESS TV
Although I have not personally met the Mix family, I feel as if I know you, especially Ron and June, from all of the things that Mary Jessie Lowe has told me over the years. I am so very, very sorry for your tragic loss.
I heard Sunday about the accident and am truly sorry for Ron's family and friends who will miss his presence during their earthly lives. I and others at the Clareview Bible Chapel are praying for them.
God Bless,
Brent Gustafson
Dear June and Family,
"When you are born, you cry and the world rejoices. Live your life in such a way that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice." Ron lived his life in that way!
The world is poorer today because he is no longer here but he has left such a rich legacy that will continue for years in the lives of those he touched. I am so thankful that his life touched and impacted mine.
All our love and prayers, June. You are so very much in my heart.
Love Colleen Bauer
Dear June & Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. It's hard to find words to say, except that we think of you every day & keep all of you in our prayers. June, the family that you and Ron built is to be so proud of. Our love goes out to all of you.
I count myself truly blessed to have known Ron as I did, when I did. He gave a kid fresh out of university the chance of a lifetime when he did me the great honour of allowing me to work with him in his federal campaign in Edmonton North.
I saw in him something that is truly rare in politics - namely that he honestly believed in something, he was energetically willing to fight for those beliefs, and he was more concerned with being truthful with voters than he was with just winning campaigns. He was a living example of what people dream about these days when they talk about genuinely principled politicians who are absolutely incorruptible.
I was proud to be a part of that campaign, and proud to have been able to call him a friend. I always considered him a great man, and a good man - and I will truly miss him
Our deepest sympathy at the passing of your beloved Husband, Father, Founder, our prayers and thoughts go out to you all.
staff and management of Teleconnect International
Last Friday a very bright light was extinquished. Countless numbers of us enjoyed the brightness, the warmth and the comfort of this light while it shined. Now that it is gone, everyone that ever felt this light will miss it sorely. But, with its absence we'er able to see something quite different - thousands of smaller lights shining across North America and around the world. These smalller, less bright lights are all the lives touched and changed by this once brilliant light. In amongst these smaller lights are ones that stand out - his wife, his children and his grand children. Each of these lights will now collectively shine in the stead of the one brilliant light - by now of course you've guessed the source of the brilliant light - Ron Mix -
If Ron were to tell this to you, he would have said the light you saw was simply him being transparenent and allowing Christ to shine through him - and he'd be right.
I will miss Ron. I knew him for such a short bit of time. He WAS Christ's ambassador - he embodied all of what Christ would have him do - love the sinner - he certainly did in my case. He loved me - warts and all. Over the years I've known countless individuals, but very few that I could think back and say - He walked with God - He Knew God - God Knew Him - and he was so transparent, so real in his faith that Christ lit up the world through him.
The legacy Ron (and June) built in his children is already obvious, and one day each one will impact their world the way the their dad did - and the world will be a better place because of it. I grieve with them for the loss, and I know I can't appreciate how much they will miss his on a daily basis, but I do think each of his children and grandchildren will find the strength do continue doing what they know he would have them all do - honour Christ as he did.
Dear Brad & Mix family,
We were so sorry to hear about Ron's passing. I know Brad had a very special bond with his dad and this will be very hard on him.
We pray for God's grace to enfold you at this time and trust that the outpouring of love from friends and family will also sustain you all.
Sincerely,
Gerrit, Celeste & Josh Wolfaardt
This is a little late in coming - my apologies for not saying anything earlier. The funeral and your first Christmas without Ron have passed, I can only imagine the feelings of loneliness and how wrong it seemed to have Christmas without him there.
I want to say how much I admire and respect the Mix family as a whole, and what important role models you have been to myself growing up in Beverly. You have shown boundless love for eachother and unity through all things, good and bad, that have come your way. Your unshakable faith in God is a legacy that will echo through eternity, long after the temporal things of this earth have been burned away. Thank you for being strong witnesses and examples to all you encounter.
I must say that the passing of Ron has caused me to evaluate myself, my life and my walk with God. Through the example set by Ron, I have been spurned to try all the harder to make my life count and to live a life worthy of the calling I have received. So many good things were said about him at the funeral, and they are all true - I don't think I can add anything to it without repeating, but Ron Mix was definately near the top of my list of respected persons of all history. Sometimes you don't realize how vast an impact someone has had on you until they are gone - this is definately true for me. Truly Ron Mix was a man of God and a man of influence who impacted everyone he met.
May the love of God, of family and of friends surround you as you enter into the new year. May your faith and relationships be strengthened as you work through these difficult times together. May the peace of God, which passes all understanding, fill your hearts and your minds.
Cliff Johnson
Dear Mix Family,
I just found out about this tragedy in our human eyesight. Ron and I has had many conversations about our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. I know, from personal experience, about losing parents, I lost both within 57 days apart, that it is tough, however the Lord brought me and my 7 siblings through it. The most important things in my life today are the teachings that My father and mother instilled in from birth. Take the time to draw on these strengths.
My wife an myself and my 4 children will hold all of you guys up in prayer. I know that Ron is with our Father and his new address is Heaven.
May God Bless an Keep all of you until you get Home
James Duhon
I was also one of the very fortunate to have met this find man, Mr. Ron. My name is Sheryl Nicolay of LaPlace, Louisiana. I met him while he started up his business in St. Charles Parish. He leased an office trailer to begin his venture from me at Resun
Leasing. I have working in this industry for 23 years and he was defintely one of my best clients. We all looked forward to his happy positive attitude when he would come into the office. You should be proud to have known this man and I was so glad to have met him. I wish the family the best and I am so deeply saden of this. If more people in the world was like him, we would have an outstanding life. My prayers often, he will never be forgotten.
While I never met Ron I am thankful that God raised up a man with a heart for Him and a desire to spread the gospel through Crown Video. The people I serve have been blessed by this venture that he founded, and although Ron himself may now be gone, the fruit of his work will live on.
May the words of Isaiah and the Psalms comfort you in this difficult time: "Devout men are taken away, while no one understands. But the righteous man is taken away from evil and enters peace." (Is. 57:1,2) "The Lord redeems the soul of His servants; and none of those who take refuge in Him will be condemned." (Psalm 34:22)
As a current employee at Crown Video, I'd like to take this oppurtunity to say something that I might not do so well expressing in a verbal exchange.
Firt of all, I'm truly sorry for the family. I'm sorry that this Christmas brought you such a sad gift, though at least we can say Ron Mix made it home for Christmas this year. I also want to extend my deepest sympathy to June Mix - I can't imagine her loneliness and sorrow at the loss of her dear soul-mate. God's blessings and comfort to you all.
I actually had the pleasure of meeting Ron Mix only once. But I've never forgot it, or the conversation we had about depending on the Lord and not on our own strength. Mr. Mix must have been quite the man - how many people impress you with just one conversation? And how many people have the courage talk freely about faith with someone they've just met?
It is an honor to work for the company founded by this man.
Yours truly,
Michelle
Dear Brad, Mix Family and members of Crown Video,
I heared the message that your Dad Ron is passed away. I pray for God's grace to enfold you at this time and know He is preparing a new Future for You all.
Sincerely,
Yours in Christ,
Gerrit Bril
ZvK The Netherlands
(ICVM Member)
Dear June and family;
I am so sorry to hear of Ron's death. I have often thought about how different people come into our lives and I have always been so grateful that my life path crossed with you and Ron back in 1967. It was then when i was driving truck for Ron in Hay River NWT that I gave my heart to the Lord and from there went on to serve him in missions and pastoral work for the next 30 plus years. While I am retired from full time pastoral work now I am very involved with a company that designs and builds churces. May the Lord continue to bless and keep you all in the comfort of his love.
Sincerly
Rev Garry Bennett
Oakville, Ontario
It was my fortune to have had some business dealings with Mr. Mix during the last several years. He was a genius in his industry, and his kindness and sincerity was unmatched. He will be missed by all.
Words can't express how much we at St.Rose miss this wonderful friend.
He will never be forgotton... his legacy is his witness. I thank God that he gave me the opportunity to meet and know this man. It will forever impact my life.
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