Born as Ramona Bernice Singson on August 18, 1932 in Santa Barbara, California to Jose and Josephine Singson. Her Lineage stretches from her father's Philippino roots, to her mother's Arizona Indian and Mexican heritage. As a child she adored her brothers and enjoyed cooking for them, in turn, they protected and looked after her as only a brother can do.
At the age of ten she moved to Phoenix Arizona; where she attended Phoenix Union High School, while living with her mother. In January of 1951 she joined the US Army and attained the rank of Technical Sergeant and was a Korean War Veteran. As a soldier she traveled to Kansas, Virginia, France, Germany, and Luxemburg while serving with the Supreme Allied Headquarters Powers Europe. Upon her return to Phoenix she worked at County Hospital, and then for the late Dr. C. F. Risser in Sunnyslope.
In 1965 she married Jerry M. Ballard. Mom and Dad shared 32 years together until Jerry passed away in 2001. Mom loved to fish, go on hunting and camping trips, and she could cook any kind of game meat or fish. She especially enjoyed traveling the country in the motor home. She taught all of us kids how to cook, sew, clean house, do laundry – and above all – to always use proper manners.
Mom loves the White Mountains. One of her favorite past times was to drive to where the elk were, and listen to them bugle. Many of her photographs are not of people, but of the countryside. When any of us kids would visit she would pull these photos out and tell us in detail about them. If you were to watch Mom fish, you might think that she was not really fishing. Her line would be in the water, untouched as she just sat there. I asked her about this one time. She said, "Come here and sit by me. Now see, hear, smell, feel, and taste all that is around us. That is the true meaning of fishing for me."
She was a very active member of the First Baptist Church in Pinetop, Arizona. Mom helped with the food basket distribution program, assisted in the establishment of the Spanish Ministry, assisted the pastor, (whether he needed the help or not), and really enjoyed the Christian Women's Club. When someone would describe Mom, the same term was always used, "FIESTY".
Mom passed away at home with family holding her hands. There was no pain or suffering. We believe this was a direct result of all the prayers being sent her way. There are so many people we would like to thank for their support, prayers, and the generosity of their time that we would not want to miss mentioning anyone of you by name. Thank you to each of you who gave of yourselves to our Mother. The one person we will mention is Mrs. Cora Busto. Cora provided support for Mom on so many levels for 46 years. Thank you Cora for the love, guidance, direction, and friendship you shared with Mom when she thought she had no one else to turn to.
Ramona was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry, son Michael, and her brother John. Staying behind are her children, David, Dale, Daniel, Dianne, and their families. Also her brothers, Robert, Ronald, and their families, nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Bio: Black's Mortuary
Submitted by Sharla
At the age of ten she moved to Phoenix Arizona; where she attended Phoenix Union High School, while living with her mother. In January of 1951 she joined the US Army and attained the rank of Technical Sergeant and was a Korean War Veteran. As a soldier she traveled to Kansas, Virginia, France, Germany, and Luxemburg while serving with the Supreme Allied Headquarters Powers Europe. Upon her return to Phoenix she worked at County Hospital, and then for the late Dr. C. F. Risser in Sunnyslope.
In 1965 she married Jerry M. Ballard. Mom and Dad shared 32 years together until Jerry passed away in 2001. Mom loved to fish, go on hunting and camping trips, and she could cook any kind of game meat or fish. She especially enjoyed traveling the country in the motor home. She taught all of us kids how to cook, sew, clean house, do laundry – and above all – to always use proper manners.
Mom loves the White Mountains. One of her favorite past times was to drive to where the elk were, and listen to them bugle. Many of her photographs are not of people, but of the countryside. When any of us kids would visit she would pull these photos out and tell us in detail about them. If you were to watch Mom fish, you might think that she was not really fishing. Her line would be in the water, untouched as she just sat there. I asked her about this one time. She said, "Come here and sit by me. Now see, hear, smell, feel, and taste all that is around us. That is the true meaning of fishing for me."
She was a very active member of the First Baptist Church in Pinetop, Arizona. Mom helped with the food basket distribution program, assisted in the establishment of the Spanish Ministry, assisted the pastor, (whether he needed the help or not), and really enjoyed the Christian Women's Club. When someone would describe Mom, the same term was always used, "FIESTY".
Mom passed away at home with family holding her hands. There was no pain or suffering. We believe this was a direct result of all the prayers being sent her way. There are so many people we would like to thank for their support, prayers, and the generosity of their time that we would not want to miss mentioning anyone of you by name. Thank you to each of you who gave of yourselves to our Mother. The one person we will mention is Mrs. Cora Busto. Cora provided support for Mom on so many levels for 46 years. Thank you Cora for the love, guidance, direction, and friendship you shared with Mom when she thought she had no one else to turn to.
Ramona was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry, son Michael, and her brother John. Staying behind are her children, David, Dale, Daniel, Dianne, and their families. Also her brothers, Robert, Ronald, and their families, nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Bio: Black's Mortuary
Submitted by Sharla
Born as Ramona Bernice Singson on August 18, 1932 in Santa Barbara, California to Jose and Josephine Singson. Her Lineage stretches from her father's Philippino roots, to her mother's Arizona Indian and Mexican heritage. As a child she adored her brothers and enjoyed cooking for them, in turn, they protected and looked after her as only a brother can do.
At the age of ten she moved to Phoenix Arizona; where she attended Phoenix Union High School, while living with her mother. In January of 1951 she joined the US Army and attained the rank of Technical Sergeant and was a Korean War Veteran. As a soldier she traveled to Kansas, Virginia, France, Germany, and Luxemburg while serving with the Supreme Allied Headquarters Powers Europe. Upon her return to Phoenix she worked at County Hospital, and then for the late Dr. C. F. Risser in Sunnyslope.
In 1965 she married Jerry M. Ballard. Mom and Dad shared 32 years together until Jerry passed away in 2001. Mom loved to fish, go on hunting and camping trips, and she could cook any kind of game meat or fish. She especially enjoyed traveling the country in the motor home. She taught all of us kids how to cook, sew, clean house, do laundry – and above all – to always use proper manners.
Mom loves the White Mountains. One of her favorite past times was to drive to where the elk were, and listen to them bugle. Many of her photographs are not of people, but of the countryside. When any of us kids would visit she would pull these photos out and tell us in detail about them. If you were to watch Mom fish, you might think that she was not really fishing. Her line would be in the water, untouched as she just sat there. I asked her about this one time. She said, "Come here and sit by me. Now see, hear, smell, feel, and taste all that is around us. That is the true meaning of fishing for me."
She was a very active member of the First Baptist Church in Pinetop, Arizona. Mom helped with the food basket distribution program, assisted in the establishment of the Spanish Ministry, assisted the pastor, (whether he needed the help or not), and really enjoyed the Christian Women's Club. When someone would describe Mom, the same term was always used, "FIESTY".
Mom passed away at home with family holding her hands. There was no pain or suffering. We believe this was a direct result of all the prayers being sent her way. There are so many people we would like to thank for their support, prayers, and the generosity of their time that we would not want to miss mentioning anyone of you by name. Thank you to each of you who gave of yourselves to our Mother. The one person we will mention is Mrs. Cora Busto. Cora provided support for Mom on so many levels for 46 years. Thank you Cora for the love, guidance, direction, and friendship you shared with Mom when she thought she had no one else to turn to.
Ramona was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry, son Michael, and her brother John. Staying behind are her children, David, Dale, Daniel, Dianne, and their families. Also her brothers, Robert, Ronald, and their families, nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Bio: Black's Mortuary
Submitted by Sharla
At the age of ten she moved to Phoenix Arizona; where she attended Phoenix Union High School, while living with her mother. In January of 1951 she joined the US Army and attained the rank of Technical Sergeant and was a Korean War Veteran. As a soldier she traveled to Kansas, Virginia, France, Germany, and Luxemburg while serving with the Supreme Allied Headquarters Powers Europe. Upon her return to Phoenix she worked at County Hospital, and then for the late Dr. C. F. Risser in Sunnyslope.
In 1965 she married Jerry M. Ballard. Mom and Dad shared 32 years together until Jerry passed away in 2001. Mom loved to fish, go on hunting and camping trips, and she could cook any kind of game meat or fish. She especially enjoyed traveling the country in the motor home. She taught all of us kids how to cook, sew, clean house, do laundry – and above all – to always use proper manners.
Mom loves the White Mountains. One of her favorite past times was to drive to where the elk were, and listen to them bugle. Many of her photographs are not of people, but of the countryside. When any of us kids would visit she would pull these photos out and tell us in detail about them. If you were to watch Mom fish, you might think that she was not really fishing. Her line would be in the water, untouched as she just sat there. I asked her about this one time. She said, "Come here and sit by me. Now see, hear, smell, feel, and taste all that is around us. That is the true meaning of fishing for me."
She was a very active member of the First Baptist Church in Pinetop, Arizona. Mom helped with the food basket distribution program, assisted in the establishment of the Spanish Ministry, assisted the pastor, (whether he needed the help or not), and really enjoyed the Christian Women's Club. When someone would describe Mom, the same term was always used, "FIESTY".
Mom passed away at home with family holding her hands. There was no pain or suffering. We believe this was a direct result of all the prayers being sent her way. There are so many people we would like to thank for their support, prayers, and the generosity of their time that we would not want to miss mentioning anyone of you by name. Thank you to each of you who gave of yourselves to our Mother. The one person we will mention is Mrs. Cora Busto. Cora provided support for Mom on so many levels for 46 years. Thank you Cora for the love, guidance, direction, and friendship you shared with Mom when she thought she had no one else to turn to.
Ramona was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry, son Michael, and her brother John. Staying behind are her children, David, Dale, Daniel, Dianne, and their families. Also her brothers, Robert, Ronald, and their families, nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Bio: Black's Mortuary
Submitted by Sharla
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