Ronald Cecil Squibb, 59, a resident of Anchorage, died at his home on Friday, June 20, 2014, after a long illness. Ron was born on March 14, 1955, in Fort Worth, TX, to the late Cecil Edward and Fanilou (Taber) Squibb. He graduated in 1973 from Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas, TX, as Valedictorian and a National Merit Scholar. Ron earned a B.S. with honors in wildlife ecology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 1977. As a National Science Foundation Graduate Fellow, Ron completed an M.S. in fisheries and wildlife at Utah State University in 1983; and he went on to receive a Ph.D. in range science in 1988. During his university years, Ron also participated in field research on Pribilof Island seabirds. Ron moved to Alaska in 1989, where he worked as a natural resource management specialist for Katmai National Park and Preserve; and later as a biologist for the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, and the Alaska Peninsula/ Becharof National Wildlife Refuge. In addition to his academic and professional accomplishments, Ron was a gifted athlete, and held a 5th degree Black Belt in Tae Kwan Do. He loved to be outdoors, and especially enjoyed hiking, backpacking, biking, and skiing. Ron was a man of exceptional character who was always quick to lend a helping hand. He left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him, and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Ron is survived by his wife, Tamara Olson. In addition, he is survived by his sisters, Zona O'Neal of Boise, ID, and Cindy Sands of Dallas, TX; brother, Sam Squibb of Dallas, TX; and by nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Per Ron's wishes, no formal memorial service is planned, and instead his ashes will be scattered at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made to the Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation, 199 Water St., 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10038; or to The Nature Conservancy, Attn: Treasury (memorial giving), 4245 N. Fairfax Dr., Ste. 100, Arlington, VA 22203. Arrangements by the Cremation Society of Alaska. www.alaskacremation.com.