Ramona Marie Meek

Ramona Marie (Kominski) Meek, age 94, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024.  She was born on October 8, 1929, to Joseph and Mary Kominski in Seattle, WA.

Ramona grew up in McKenna, WA, surrounded by loving relatives.  She graduated from Yelm High School and went on to Washington State College (Go Cougs!), where she obtained a degree in Home Economics/Teaching.  During a summer break while working on a hop farm, she met and married the farm manager, John "Jack" Meek.  They were married for 62 years until Jack preceded her in death.

Ramona taught home economics for one year in Spokane while Jack served in Korea.  After living and farming in Canada and Idaho, they bought a farm in the Mabton area in 1963, where they raised grapes, hops, and asparagus.   They also raised five children on the farm, always providing for them before considering their own needs.

Ramona enjoyed preparing meals for her family as well as other guests.  She cooked on the same Frigidaire stove for 72 years, which moved with the family to each new home.  

Ramona was a long-time active member of the Grandview Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.  Through the years she especially enjoyed traveling with her sisters to a variety of destinations around the world.

In later years, nothing brought her greater joy than spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ramona is survived by five children, Katherine Moore (Tom) of Prosser, John Meek (Sharon) of Beaverton, OR, Deborah Aman (Ken) of Spokane, Steven Meek (Shaun) of Prosser, and Mary Lynne Meek (Steve) of Spokane.  She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, June 7, 2024 at 11:00 am at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grandview, WA, preceded by Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 10:00 am. Those wishing to honor Ramona’s memory may contribute to Catholic Charities or an organization of their choice. Those wishing to sign Ramona's online memorial book may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com. Smith Funeral Home Grandview is in care of arrangements. 

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ramona Marie Meek, please visit our floral store.