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Robert A. Ramey

March 20, 1924 ~ February 1, 2009

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Robert A. Ramey, 84, a resident of Living Center West, died there on Sunday, February 1, 2009, following a long illness. Services: 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 5, 2009, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, by Pastor Marty Boller. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Private burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his daughter, Roberta Douglas of Cedar Rapids; three step-daughters, Dasie Goodwin of Cedar Rapids, Jan Peterson of Alburnett, and Dixie Saylor of Iowa City; two sisters, Edith Saver of Sarasota, Florida and Esther Brecht of Cedar Rapids; a special cousin, Carol Ferris of Victor, Idaho; 15 grandchildren; and many great grandchildren, including a special great granddaughter and caregiver, Heather Goodwin. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Bob was born March 20, 1924 in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of John and Isabelle (Winder) Ramey. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was married to Barbara Crawford and they had three children. He was then married to Helen Conklin for 27 years. For over twenty years, Bob was a truck driver for Kings Concrete. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Barbara; second wife, Helen; and two sons, Michael and Steven. Military honors by American Legion Hanford Post #5. Special thanks to Edmond at Living Center West for his compassionate care.

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  1. We had several good times growing up in Waterloo before Bobby,as he was known to me, went into the service.Once he and Jack carried me across Blackhawk Creek to the swinning pool on Falls Ave. because I didn’t want to get wet.

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  2. I am so sorry for your lose. We enjoyed knowing Bob while he was here at Living Center West. He had good stories & a great smile/laugh. We all will miss him. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of his life.
    God bless you
    Michelle

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  3. We knew Bob for many years. We helped Bob with his real estate needs and most recently sold the house on 21st ave(what a blessing).
    Our thoughts and prayers to the family. We enjoyed Bob and working with Dasie over the years.
    God rest his soul
    Bob & Bev Hanson of Iowa Realty in CR

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