Ramona Louise Kimball Woods, 88, died peacefully in her sleep on March 6, 2007, in Stanwood, Wash.
She was born Sept. 19, 1918, in Oso, Wash.
Ramona was a life-long resident of the Stillaguamish Valley and a graduate of Arlington High School class of 1938. One of 16 children, she grew up in the country near Oso. Times were often difficult for the large family during the Depression. Over her lifetime, the brothers and sisters remained very close, and each family gathering was a joyous occasion.
Ramona could be described as the complete homemaker. She excelled at everything she attempted, including motherhood, cooking, baking, canning and gardening. She was an avid reader and enjoyed photography, bowling, singing and dancing.
Ramona is preceded in death by her forever dear heart, Alvin in 2006.
She is survived by sisters, Doris Radgley, of Tucson and Bea Cline, of Everson; daughters, Kitty Tucker, Doris Fyler (David), Mary Woods-Calkins and Dotty Layer (Frank); 11 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held at 2 p.m., March 12, 2007, at Weller Funeral Home, Arlington, with a graveside service to following at Arlington Municipal Cemetery, then a memorial gathering at Pioneer Hall, in rememberence of Ramonas life and times.