Ramona McKnight

Ramona Lois Gilpin was born August 14th, 1928, on the family farm in Sivelsbend, TX to Bessie Mae and Elmer Gilpin. She was the sixth child of seven children born to the couple. Ramona passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at 10:50am on January 8, 2015, at the Kindred Transitional Care Center in Cheyenne. In 1954, she met Charles McKnight and the two were married in March of 1955. Charlie was in the Air Force so they had their share of travel. They had three children. When Charlie retired from the Air Force the early 1970's, they moved to San Diego, California. Ramona enjoyed being a homemaker and spending prime time with her children. She was also actively involved in her children's schools and her local church. She was an energetic participant in charities and was quite talented when it came to quilt making and other creative activities. Ramona was very social and enjoyed her social activities with friends, family, and church. In 2008, when Ramona's health declined to the point where she needed assistance, she and Charlie moved to Fort Collins, CO to be near family. In 2010, Ramona moved into the Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation Center in Cheyenne, WY. There she was well cared for and spent the rest of her earthly time. Ramona is survived by her loving husband, Charlie; daughter, Teresa and her husband, Robert, of Fort Collins CO; three granddaughters, Serena, Tamara, and Jessica; and five great grandsons. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, and two sons, Thomas and Gary. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Service

Monday, January 12, 2015 10:30am

Lakeview Chapel at Schrader Funeral Home

2222 Russell Avenue

CHEYENNE, WY 82001

Interment

Fort Logan National Cemetery

4400 West Kenyon Avenue

DENVER, CO 80236