Ramona Stout, 88, passed away peacefully July 6, 2019, at Pacific Care & Rehab Center in Hoquiam with her beloved husband by her side.
Ramona was born Aug. 13, 1930, to Tracey Warren and Marie Rashhoff in Multnomah County, Portland, Oregon. She was raised by her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Post of Randal, Washington. Ramona knew her as Mom.
She attended Randal School and was cheerleader in high school for all the sporting events. She graduated in 1948.
Ramona married Raymond Blankenship when she was 20 years old and they had one child. That marriage ended in a divorce. She remarried and had three additional children.
Ramona worked in sales in various women’s apparel stores in Aberdeen. She traveled with her husband, who worked for Quigg Brothers Construction Co. of Aberdeen, building bridges, etc. Her husband was diagnosed with cancer and Ramona cared for him for 15 years before he died.
Ramona met the love of her life, Benjamin Stout, in May 1995, at Northwest TV in Aberdeen. She was not looking for a TV either. Ramona had a very happy life for 24 years before she got sick and passed away.
She is survived by her four boys, David (Jerri) of Glenoma, Washington, Greg (Joan) of Mason Lake, Washington, and Steve and Gary of Aberdeen. Also 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, four step-children and 11 step-grandchildren.
There will be a celebration of life held at Fern Hill Funeral Home, 2208 Roosevelt Street, Aberdeen, Washington at a later date. It will be posted on Facebook when arrangements are completed. Please take a few moments to record your condolences by signing the on-line register at www.Fernhillfuneral.com.
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