Mrs. Ramona Marie Olson Barker, 76, of Sheridan, OR, passed away on July 12, 2024. She was born on September 18, 1947, in Silverton, OR, to Rex and Aurilie Faust Olson.
Ramona is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Barry Olson, and a daughter Alicia. She is survived by her devoted husband of 24 years, Tom Barker, and her nine children: Brad, Kevin, and Jeff Hays; Ricky and Tony Olson; Patrice Rouska; Christy Stone; Cathy Torgerson; and Shannon Alvarado. Ramona was also blessed with twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was a retired employee of the Spirit Mountain Casino, where she worked with dedication and pride.
Ramona loved nature and took great joy in feeding the animals. Her kind heart and generous spirit spread love to all who knew her. She will be remembered for her compassion, warmth, and unwavering dedication to her family.
A memorial service to honor Ramona's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Arbor Day Foundation’s Bootleg Fire Recovery Oregon fund at shop.arborday.org.