Ramona Barnes, Dead
Shooty Canseco
So reported KTUU at 5P today.
Shooty
GEORGE ALLEN
Obituaries
(Published: November 29, 2003)
Barnes changed course of Alaska history
Longtime Anchorage resident Ramona Barnes, 65, died Nov. 26, 2003, at
Providence Alaska Medical Center after a long battle with several illnesses.
Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. today at Witzleben Funeral Home, 1707 S.
Bragaw St. A funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Anchorage Baptist Temple,
Baxter Road and Northern Lights Boulevard.
Ms. Barnes was born July 7, 1938, in Pikeville, Tenn.
She came to Alaska in 1972 as a military wife and mother of three children.
Her family wrote: "Her first involvement with Alaska politics was with the
Elmendorf school system and new laws affecting the education of her
children. She had a deep interest in education. During the mid-'70s, Ramona
became active in Anchorage community affairs and Alaska Republican politics.
She was a founder of the Anchorage Community Mental Health Center and served
on the board of directors until her election to the Legislature. During this
same period, she served as a trustee of the Blood Bank of Alaska and was
instrumental in obtaining funding for the building. ...
"She was first elected to the Alaska Legislature in 1978 and was selected as
the outstanding freshman legislator of the year. Ramona served as minority
whip and then in 1983 as majority leader. She was also chairwoman of the
House Judiciary Committee" and championed funding for many other
improvements in Alaska law enforcement throughout her career.
"In 1993, Ramona was selected by her colleagues as the first female speaker
of the House of Representatives. ... In 1995, Ramona served on the House
Resources Committee, where she championed responsible resource development.
...
"She was selected by the Alaska Outdoor Council as outstanding legislator of
the year for her steadfast support of Alaska sportsmen and women.
"During her 20 years of service to the people of Alaska, Ramona received
numerous awards for outstanding service. A conservative Republican, Ramona
believed that as a society, we are responsible for taking care of those who
cannot take care of themselves. Ramona made sure everyone she encountered
was treated with fairness and dignity. When Ramona gave you her word, you
could 'take it to the bank.' Her word was her bond.
"She had compassion for those who called upon her with problems and fought
tirelessly to protect the rights of those who were not able to fight alone.
... She played a major role in setting the direction and policy for the
state of Alaska. Her accomplishments have changed the course of Alaska now
and into our future. ...
"She served with distinction for 20 years, longer than any other female
legislator, retiring in 2000. Alaska has lost one of its best, and the void
will not soon be filled."
She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Barnes of Anchorage; sons and
daughters-in-law, Michael Barnes and Rae Smith Barnes of Anchorage, and
Randall Barnes of Anchorage and Michelle Barnes of Cottonwood, Calif.;
grandchildren, Christopher Barnes and Patrick Barnes of Anchorage, Leia
Barnes of Everett, Wash., Molly Jones and Gabrieal Budke of Anchorage;
great-grandson, Zack Jones of Anchorage, great-granddaughter Bella Fioree;
brother and sister-in-law, Leonard and Linda Wheeler of Winchester, Tenn.;
sister, Zelpha Mae Morgan of Rossville, Ga.; nieces, Natalie Wheeler of
Atlanta, Nicki Wheeler Hedgepath of Nashville, Tenn.; sister-in-law, Patsy
Wheeler of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and niece and nephew, Holly and Scott Wheeler
of Chattanooga.
Her family added: "Like many people in military families, Ramona had a huge
extended family of friends. Moving often as military families do, Ramona's
friends became her adopted family. She will be missed by all."
Gerald Newton
"GEORGE ALLEN" <Geo...@net.net> wrote in message
news:vshqav3...@corp.supernews.com...
>
>
>
> Obituaries
> (Published: November 29, 2003)
> Barnes changed course of Alaska history
> Longtime Anchorage resident Ramona Barnes, 65, died Nov. 26, 2003, at
> Providence Alaska Medical Center after a long battle with several
illnesses.
>
> Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. today at Witzleben Funeral Home, 1707
S.
> Bragaw St. A funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Anchorage Baptist Temple,
> Baxter Road and Northern Lights Boulevard.
> Ms. Barnes was born July 7, 1938, in Pikeville, Tenn.
> She came to Alaska in 1972 as a military wife and mother of three
children.
> Her family wrote: "Her first involvement with Alaska politics was with the
> Elmendorf school system and new laws affecting the education of her
> children. She had a deep interest in education. During the mid-'70s,
Ramona
> became active in Anchorage community affairs and Alaska Republican
politics.
>
Shooty Canseco
Daily News:
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"In her life before elective politics, according to Barnes, she was a
military wife who raised three children, wrote for a county newspaper,
worked for the CIA in the Philippines as an undercover agent against black
marketing and counterfeiting, and managed a beauty school and salon in
Anchorage."
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Yeah, she was an undercover agent for the CIA in the Philippines! Imagine
that helmet-haired blonde going unnoticed in the Philippines! HAHAHA!!!
Who are the dumbasses who repeatedly voted for this lying idiot, may she
rest in peace?
Shooty
Who wonders how relative-genius Terry Martin is doing
Dennis P. Harris
Newton" <senior_...@alaska.com> wrote:
> She was a republican BITCH!
That's right Gerald, don't just kick her when she's down, kick
her when she's dead! That's about as useful as the rest of your
ravings. No wonder you can't hold a job for long.
AKPilot
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