Ramona Lee Baker Griffin, 82, Shoreline Washington, passed away May 6, 2018, at home surrounded by family.
Ramona was born in Olympia Washington on January 18, 1936, to Lula Jane Wren and Paul Fergus Barker. She was the youngest of 5 siblings. On July 16, 1955, she married Robert L Griffin…turns out, this was a good decision for both of them! She attended Northwest University, and graduated from Eastern Washington University with highest honors in 1970 and completed her Master’s degree in 1975.
Ramona worked as a school teacher in 3 different school districts (Mead School District, Lake Washington School District, and Corvallis School District) and two states WA & OR. She loved teaching special reading, but also taught early elementary education as well. She was a teacher at heart, and taught Sunday School, Women’s Bible Study’s and mentored people every chance she had. She also had many other speaking opportunities and enjoyed this as well.
Ramona is survived by husband, Bob Griffin. Children Ramona Nakashima (Ken Nakashima), Ky Griffin (Dale Griffin) & Gwen Burks (Bruce Burks), grandchildren, Brett Nakashima (Fiancé Brenda Parsons), Meagan Nakashima, Jennie Zuniga (Victor Zuniga), Robbie Griffin (Fiancé Kim Benzin), Emily Burks, Jessie Griffin & Kelsey Burks.
The memorial service will be held at Creekside Church, 18527 60th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98037, on Thursday, May 17th, at 1:30pm.