Ronald Ralph Baribeau passed away on Aug. 26, 2023.
He was born to Ralph and Mary Baribeau on Oct. 23, 1955, in Salem, Oregon. Ron attended St. Boniface Catholic School in Sublimity, Oregon during his elementary years as well as graduating from Regis High School in Stayton.
Ron’s education carried on into being a graduate student of the Culinary Institute of America as well as completion of many photography courses. He experienced a robust career in the culinary arts as a chef for over 20 years. He and his brother John co-owned the Calvert Inn Hotel in Calvert, Texas where Ron used his many original recipes to craft a tantalizing menu for guests.
As an entrepreneur Ron created the “Better Cookie Company”, hosting an online selection of his best cookie recipes. In recent years, Ron shared his culinary expertise with the Gardner House in Stayton and the Upward Bound Christian in Gates.
His love for the culinary arts led him to serving as head chef for the Jesuit Retreat House in Portland. He also participated in the Culinary Classroom Program for Portland public schools. His culinary expertise was also sought after by Sunset magazine where many of his recipes were published.
Ron had a passion for photography. This ability led him to becoming a photographer for JCPenney studios. Other interests were collecting watches and repairing them, collecting artwork and sharing his culinary creations with friends and community.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Mary Baribeau, and brother, Thomas. Ron is survived by his niece: Michelle (Elliott) Osborn of Clatskanie, Oregon; his brothers: Robert Baribeau of Stanfordville, New York; John Baribeau of Dallas Texas; sisters: Margaret Mary Gilbert-Althaus of Albany, Oregon; and Annette Jensen of Sublimity, Oregon.
Ron was also uncle to many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews as well as great-great nieces and nephews. He will be missed and remembered by many. Serving the family, North Santiam Funeral Service, Stayton.
