Birth date: Apr 16, 1942 Death date: Dec 29, 2019
Ronald Cash Lapham age 77, a longtime resident of Center Line, died on Sunday December 29,2019 at Ascension Macomb Hospital in Warren. Dear husband of Jane Lapham for over 40 years. Father of Jesse (Jackie) Lapham. He is also surv Read Obituary
Ron, was a " true good man " that I met at St. Peters Catholic Church. This man truly touched my heart. To his wife Jane and family God bless you all and celebrate his life, as I think he would want it that way..
Respectfully :
Rick Kaiser .
The Lapham Family, I hope this message finds it way to for your viewing. Maybe someone here on FB knows the Family.
In Center Line during the 1960s a sickly kid, I grew up in a violent alcoholic household. There was plenty of love, but too much domestic violence. The Generation Gap of WWII and Viet Nam found its footing in a fist swinging, alcohol fueled, holes in the wall, screaming violence in our home. Our house was one of the “Large Red” push pins on the map at the Police Headquarters.
Two very frightened and youngest members of this Family could always find relief, and a strong helping hand in the presence of authority with Officer Lapham, who always quickly removed us first from the mayhem. So often that he remembered both of us as the years went by, calling each other by first names, handshakes and hugs over the decades from someone who was there for us in the worst of times.
Much Respect to Lapham Family, Thank You Ron, you really made a difference..
Johnny Selaty
What a legacy you had Ronny. You were a Kramer Kid who did well. All the good times and talks we had with you hanging out at our house with Ed Raquel and Lynn Caps. You would have us rolling on the floors
You have a beautiful family and you will be missed Sorely friend God bless them with peace
Kay & Pati Elam
Knew Ron from Lincoln High School and as a CLPD. RIP my friend. Condolences and comfort to his family.
Ron/Sally Muschong, Punta Gorda, Florida
So very sorry to hear of Ron's passing. He will be sorely missed by the residents of Center Line as he contributed so much! Prayers to his family. Godspeed Ron.
Ron and I may not have always agreed when it came to the business of managing a City. As we came to know each other, we both began to listen and respect each other's opinions. Ron was a man of integrity, faith and loyalty, who loved his community, serving the people with the highest level of ethics, dedication and commitment. He will be missed!
I worked with Ron in the early 70's . He was a breath of fresh air from old Chuck Woods and Barny Tomas. That was a D. B. that was.
Will miss ya.
Ed Tomlinson
Ron was a Great man, I first met Ron when I became a Reserve Officer 20 years ago. The past 2 years we worked together on Council together . I could always go to him for the straight up, honest answer, as he never sugar coated anything. We spoke about his health, as my father was battling some of the same issues he had and I would get his opinion. My Heart goes out to his wife Jane, and the rest of Family.
Peter Harenski
