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Obituary For Ramona (nee Godfrey) Lorene Raske
Ramona Lorene (nee Godfrey) Raske, 87, was born on December 7, 1938 in Minneapolis Minnesota, At the time of her going Home to be with Her LORD, on April 1, 2026 she resided at 2852 Leeward Way, Bellingham, Washington.
Ramona quietly and peacefully breathed her last breath on earth at 6:47 AM, to wake to take her first breath of celestial air as she had her bliss-filled meeting with her Savior. She trusted Christ for salvation at age 15. Her heart was changed by the grace of God, and from that point she lived to please Him who saved her.
She is predeceased by her loving daughter Robin, by her parents Violet and Ralph Godfrey, three sisters, Sharalyn Caughel, Bonnie Barnett, and Julie Crapser, and various aunts and uncles.
She is survived, by her husband Arthur Raske, by her son Daniel and wife Marla, and Weston and wife Judy; by her grandchildren Lucas Raske, Kameryn Raske, Matthew Raske, and Leanne (nee Raske) Drover, and two great-grandchildren Andrew Drover and Simon Drover, and several nieces and a nephew.
She lived most of the years of her youth in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and graduated from high school in 1956. She will be remembered for her careful and diligent care to her family, home, and for her detailed attention to excellence in all her endeavors, which included raising her family, and various crafts that created a home with beauty. Most of her crafts were time-consuming placing 1,000's of tiny pixels creating pictures to beautify the home - or to give to friends. These pixel-pictures totaled about 100
She married Arthur Raske on December 17, 1959 and became his most-valued Christmas present that lasted 66 years.
Ramona's final resting place is at Enterprise Cemetery, Ferndale, WA
The funeral service commemorating and celebrating her life, will be at The Lynden Community Center, 401 Grover St. in Lynden WA at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 11. Finger food to follow.
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Noel Tse sent Gracious Lavender Basket for Ramona (nee Godfrey) Lorene Raske - April 04, 2026
Forever with the Lord.We pray these words will be your comfort and stay amid your grief at this time.Ramona served her Lord in a gracious and faithful manner.This was a guiding example in shaping my Christian walk as we served in AWANA.She also taught me to knit! Praying for you.Love June and Gorden.
Dear Art and family, thinking of you and sending sincere condolences to you all. I have fond memories of Ramona during her time at First Baptist. So thankful for her testimony and friendship. Praying God's comfort and strength for you all this time and in the future. Sincerely Flo
Dear Dr. Raske & family, just wanted to let you know that we are praying for you that the Lord will comfort & strengthen you at this very difficult time & give you peace. Love in Christ, Rick & Joan Matthews, First Baptist Church, Mount Pearl, Nl
During the past 48 years , we have many fond memories of Ramona and her service to our Lord and Saviour. Her walk with the Lord has had profound effects on those whom she had contact with. Thank you Ramona for being our friend.
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Hello Art and family. Please accept my heart felt condolences. May God give you grace and peace at this time of grieving. We shall rise in His time. John 14:1-6
