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Ramona M. Fox Smith-Gates

Birth	:	29 Sep 1926 Riceville, Howard County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	19 Apr 2022 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Calvary Cemetery, New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0694000, -92.3097000
Description	:	Ramona Marie (Fox) Smith-Gates September 29, 1926 - April 19, 2022 °•°★°•°☆°•°★°•°☆°•°★°•°☆°•°★°•°☆°•°★°•°☆°•° Ramona Marie (Fox) Smith-Gates passed away peacefully on April 19, 2022, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born near Riceville, Iowa on September 29, 1926 to Albert J (Bert) Fox and Margaret Loretta (Murray) Fox. They preceded her in death in 1978 and 1984. She had a beloved younger brother, John Fox, who passed away in 2004. Ramona graduated from Lawler High School, where she played basketball and made lifelong friends. After graduating from high school, she went to... Read More	Ramona Marie (Fox) Smith-Gates September 29, 1926 - April 19, 2022 °•°★°•°☆°•°★°•°☆°•°★°•°☆°•°★°•°☆°•°★°•°☆°•° Ramona Marie (Fox) Smith-Gates passed away peacefully on April 19, 2022, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born near Riceville, Iowa on September 29, 1926 to Albert J (Bert) Fox and Margaret Loretta (Murray) Fox. They preceded her in death in 1978 and 1984. She had a beloved younger brother, John Fox, who passed away in 2004. Ramona graduated from Lawler High School, where she played basketball and made lifelong friends. After graduating from high school, she went to work at the Chickasaw County Treasurer's Office. It was there that she met her future husband, Clemens Smith, a New Hampton native and recent graduate of the Drake University Law School. He was running for the office of Chickasaw County Attorney when one day, he "happened" to visit the Treasurer's Office. They placed a friendly wager - Ramona bet he wouldn't win the election. She would never disclose whether she voted for him or not but they were married two weeks and two days after making that bet. She and Clem were lifelong New Hampton residents. He passed away in 1983. A frequent traveler, Ramona especially enjoyed Ireland. She was proud of her Irish heritage and took her family to Ireland to celebrate her 80th birthday. While she enjoyed being with family, she loved and rarely missed her 7:00 am coffee at McDonald's with her special group. Her early morning coffee group began over 50 years ago and she participated well into her 90's. Ramona enjoyed cooking, entertaining and making an occasional trip to a casino, or three. Ramona supported the community of New Hampton through many charitable activities. She was a devout member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and died with rosary in hand. Years after Clem's death, Ramona met and married Dale Gates in July 1992, a local businessman. Prior to his death in 2011, they were married for over 20 happy years. They enjoyed family and traveling together. Ramona was blessed to have five new step-children and was ecstatic when she became "Grandma" to their children. When her health declined, Ramona moved to a care facility in Des Moines, where the staff quickly identified her sense of fun and orneriness, even at age 95. Ramona is survived by her four children, Mark Smith (Artis Reis) of Des Moines; Jim (Cindy) Smith of West Des Moines; John Smith (Gail Ward) of St. Paul, MN; and Margee (Bill) Stamper of Greenwood, IN. She is also survived by granddaughter Shannon (Kevin) Gaydos of Chicago; step-granddaughter Emily (Cory) Abbas and sons Rowen and Crey of Des Moines; grandsons Jordan (Bri) Smith of Las Vegas, NV; Colin Smith and daughter Maddie of Waukee, IA; Ryan (Jayma) Stamper and sons Jack and Charlie of Indianapolis, IN; Bryce (Staci) Stamper and sons Liam and Finn of Greenwood, IN; Bill (Amy) Stamper and daughters Hayden and Morgan of Fishers, IN; and Jackson (Erin) Smith of Minneapolis. Ramona is also survived by step-children Sue Gates, North Liberty; Karen (Randy) Erion of Decorah; John (Mary) Gates, Cedar Rapids; Lisa (Robert) Wilson of Marion; Kim (Lynn) Hopp of New Hampton. Step-grandchildren are Alison (Matt) Wood of North Liberty; Stephanie (Brian) McClure of North Liberty; Abby Erion of Cedar Rapids; Lainey ( Brad) Erion of Seattle, WA; Kyle (Emily) Gates of Chicago; Kellie (JP) Helgens of Chicago; Meggie Gates of Chicago; Hayley Fry of Cedar Rapids; Hunter (Audrey) Fry of Marion; Hilary (August) Raack of Bettendorf; Nick (Carol) Hopp of Decorah; Taylor (Maddie) Hopp of Mesa, AZ; Logan (Whitney) of Decorah; and Noah (Isabell Hoey) of Cedar Falls. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 25, from 4 -7 pm at the Conway-Markham Funeral Home, 115 N. Broadway Ave, New Hampton. The Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Family Parish at 10:30 am on Tuesday, April 26. Ramona will be buried next to her husband, Clem, in New Hampton. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be directed to Holy Family Parish, 215 N Broadway, New Hampton, Iowa 50659. °•°★°•°♡°•°★°•°♡°•°★°•°♡°•°★°•°♡°•°★°•°♡°•° Conway-Markham Funeral Home - New Hampton 115 N. Broadway Ave. New Hampton, Iowa 50659

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Ramona M. Fox Smith-Gates's memorial?
Ramona M. Fox Smith-Gates's memorial is located at: Calvary Cemetery, New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA.
When did Ramona M. Fox Smith-Gates death?
Ramona M. Fox Smith-Gates death on 19 Apr 2022 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ramona M. Fox Smith-Gates's memorial?
Latitude: 43.0694000
Longitude: -92.3097000

Family Members:

Parent

Albert Joseph Fox

(1898 - 1978)

Margaret Loretta Murray Fox

(1906 - 1984)

Spouse

Clemens J Smith

(1920 - 1983)

Dale M Gates

(1928 - 2011)

Siblings

John Joseph Fox

(1937 - 2004)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Calvary Cemetery
New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0694000, -92.3097000

2. New Hampton Cemetery
New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0564003, -92.3210983

3. Children of Israel Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0583305, -92.3249969

4. Saint Marys Cemetery
New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0536003, -92.3217010

5. Eggleston Farm Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0916710, -92.3499985

6. Chickasaw County Home Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0258086, -92.3179551

7. Jacksonville Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1122017, -92.2082977

8. Boyd Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0043983, -92.2285995

9. Saint Marys Cemetery
North Washington, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1128006, -92.4231033

10. North East Iowa Garden of Memories
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9724998, -92.2786026

11. Yankee Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1556015, -92.2378006

12. Crane Creek Lutheran Cemetery
Jerico, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1553001, -92.2341995

13. North Cemetery
Lawler, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0835991, -92.1632996

14. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Ionia, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0438995, -92.4550018

15. Sargeant Farm Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1777802, -92.2611084

16. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Lawler, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0661011, -92.1511002

17. Saint Johns German Lutheran Cemetery
Lawler, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0637440, -92.1460500

18. Richland Township Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9589005, -92.3771973

19. Jerico Lutheran Church Cemetery
Jerico, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1850014, -92.2569427

20. Saint Patricks Catholic Cemetery
Lawler, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1851190, -92.2557330

21. Rose Hill Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9743996, -92.1932983

22. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1543999, -92.1793976

23. West Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9603004, -92.2136002

24. Mount Carroll Cemetery
Bassett, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0602989, -92.4957962