Ramona Noteboom, age 98, passed away on April 30, 2017.
She was born on May 24, 1918 in Lynden to Klaas and Grace (Hulst) Dykstra. She went to school through 8th grade in the Hospers, Iowa area, and in 1936 the family moved back to Lynden to stay. As a teenager Mona accepted the Lord as her personal Savior and made First Reformed Church her church home. She was very involved in girls’ league and choir and was an original member of the women’s choral group “Nonette.” She continued to have a deep faith all of her long life.
Ramona married Woodrow Noteboom on Oct. 1, 1953 in Lynden. Over the years they enjoyed many fishing trips, dinners and card games with friends and family.
Ramona enjoyed being a hostess in her home. She had a good sense of humor and loved telling jokes and playing tricks on people. After she attended Bellingham Business School, she worked for Farmers Equipment Co. for 24 years. When she retired she wasn’t ready to slow down yet, so she worked at Cedar Springs as a waitress. During these years she also took several overseas trips.
Mona and Woody had no children of their own, so they built a home next door to her sister Wilma and husband Wilbur, who had six children. They thought it would be nice to help out and share the kids, and that they did! Jed, Jerryl, Nancy, Mark, Jana and Kurt had the blessing, joy and fun of having Aunt Monie and Uncle Woody to share everyday life with!
Ramona was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Noteboom, in 1968. Also preceding her in death were her parents, her brothers Ben and Henry, sisters Stella, Tracie and Wilma Langstraat, Anna Assink and Margaret VanZee.
She is survived by one sister, Marie Smith, of Spokane; and numerous nieces, nephews and greats.
Mona will always be remembered for her kindness and fun-loving attitude, her sweet smile and the twinkle in her eye.
The family of Ramona would like to thank the Lynden Manor, Christian Health Care Center and Among Friends Adult Family Home for their loving care of her over these last few years.
Memorials may be sent to First Reformed Church. Memorial services were held on May 11.
A full obituary is posted at www.sigsfuneralservices.com.
