Ramona Carol (Anfinson) Adams

Ramona Carol Adams was born December 23, 1930 in Niagara, North Dakota to her parents Grace Jeanette (Crawford) Anfinson and John Sanford Anfinson. She died on February 21, 2022 in Granger, Iowa. Her siblings include one older brother, Douglas Anfinson and one younger brother, LeRoy Anfinson.

Ramona grew up in Huxley, IA. She attended school there, graduating from Huxley High School in 1951. She was involved in basketball & several music groups, as a young girl. After graduation, she moved to Des Moines to live. She worked at State Auto Insurance for two years.

Ramona met and later married her husband, Harold. Their wedding took place in Des Moines, Iowa at Visitation Catholic Church on June 4, 1955.

Ramona and her husband made their home in Des Moines, Iowa. They lived in the same house, in Oak Park, for 64 years. She had three children, six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson. Ramona was a homemaker for many years. Once all of her children were in school, Ramona went to work, part time, at Target and later McDonalds.

Ramona was a devoted wife and mother. She took great pride in keeping her home and taking care of her family. She enjoyed her, weekly, bowling league and spending time with friends. She even took up the game of golf in her retirement years. Ramona, along with her husband, loved volunteering at the Annual Highland Park Corn Feed and the Street Party & Car Show, sponsored by Chuck’s Restaurant. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed hosting family & friends at holiday time, especially Christmas. Her favorite things to make and a reflection of her Norwegian heritage, included kringla and lefse.

Ramona was preceded in death by her parents and brothers. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Harold; son, Rex (Robin) Adams and daughters, Peggy (Steve) Elscott and Sandy (Dave) Sharon; grandchildren: Brett (Dawn) Adams, Chad (Cortney) Adams, Bryan Adams (Aubrey Davis), Ty (Rachel) Sharon, Shelby Elscott (Ryan Walker), and Trey Sharon; great-grandchildren: Gabrielle (Tyler) Jass, Brayden Adams, Ryne Adams, Ryer Adams, Isabelle Adams, Campbell Adams, Paislee Adams; great great-grandson: Micah Jass.

Funeral Services will be held at All Saints Catholic Church, 650 NE 52nd Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, February 25th at 11:00 a.m. with visitation prior from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Private burial will take place at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Des Moines.

Please join our family at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines, IA, in celebration of Ramona’s life, where a luncheon will be provided, immediately following burial services.

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