Ronald Bogart

Ronald E. Bogart, age 81, of Diamondhead Mississippi, born August 24, 1935 in Toppenish, WA, passed away on January l6, at his home in Diamondhead after a long battle with lung cancer. Although he had been battling this disease for many years, the fight ended unexpectedly and suddenly. His wife of almost 56 years was with him at the time of his passing.
Mr. Bogart was preceded in death by his father, Charles Bogart, his mother Dorthea Bogart, his sister Sharlene "Sissy" Bogart (who passed at the tender age of 7), his brother-in-law and best friend, J.C. Necaise of Pass Christian, and his cousin and other best friend, Robert Carlton of Yakima, Washington and Yuma, Arizona. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Necaise Bogart, and daughters Valerie (Paul) Oosterling of Mandeville, LA , Julie (John) Scialdone of Diamondhead, and Veronica Howard of Phoenix, AZ. His grandchildren, Laura Scialdone of Washington, D.C., Christopher Scialdone of Diamondhead, and Abigail Oosterling and Adam Oosterling of Mandeville, LA. He is also survived by his sister Pamela Bogart of Yakima, Washington, his brother Lowell Bogart of Graham, Washington, along with many cousins, aunts, nieces, and nephews. He dearly loved his family and always made them his first priority.
After serving in the United States Air Force for over 21 years, he retired and moved to Long Beach, MS with his family. During his military career he served in many locations in the United States and Germany and had many friends across the county and his chosen home along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He was a certified master instructor for the Air Force and also received numerous awards during his tenure with the Air Force. After his service in the military, he was employed with Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula and later with the Rocketdyne Division of Rockwell International at Stennis Space Center where he was involved in testing engines for the space shuttle missions. After retirement he and his wife traveled extensively in the United States. There was nothing he enjoyed more that a good long "road trip" and bringing a smile to everyone. He also enjoyed making limoncello for family and friends to enjoy at Christmas and received rave reviews for his efforts. He was no stranger in the kitchen and enjoyed cooking his specialty dishes.
The family wishes to express our undying appreciation to his oncologists and all members of his care team at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. These dedicated individuals are some of the most remarkable and caring people we have every met. We truly feel they were able to give us many good quality years with our beloved husband, father and grandfather and our best and most noble champion in all things. He will truly be missed. He could always manage to tell a good story that brought many smiles and lovely memories to his extended family, friends, and even casual strangers. These stories will live in our memories and no doubt become family "folklore."
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his honor be made to M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486 or online at www.mdanderson.org/gifts (after clicking the Give button, select "Give In Memory of", then under billing information, check the box "I'd like to choose where my donation goes", then from the drop down box choose "Fund Designated by Family").
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, February 18th from 4pm-6pm at the Diamondhead Community Center. We wish all family and friends to attend, share memories, and join us in our final goodbye to our hero.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln Delisle Road, Pass Christian served the family and the online guestbook may be signed at www.riemannfamily.com