Ramona Jane Frazee

Ramona (Mona) Jane (Williams) Frazee 86 years of age passed away on October 14, 2016 at the Indiana Masonic Home in Franklin, Indiana where she had been living for the past few years. Mona was born in Anderson, Indiana the daughter of Donald and Mary (Smith) Williams. She was the youngest of three sisters; Kathleen (Williams) Milender and Laverne (Williams) Champion. Both parents and her sisters have preceded her in death. Mona grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana where she attended Arsenal Technical High School. After graduation she worked for Wm. H. Block Company in Indianapolis. She had dreams of becoming a world famous photographer until she met the man who swept her off her feet and they soon married. On April 24, 1949 she married Richard (Dick) James Frazee at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. They were married for 52 years until Dick passed away at far too young of an age in 2001. The couple raised 5 children. Daughter, Janis L. Frazee (Tim Johnson). Son, Jeffery M. (Dorothy) Frazee. Daughter, Lynda J. (David B.) Raymer. Son, Mikel J. Frazee (Patti Eanet). Son, David J. (Mary) Frazee. Mona is also a grandmother to six children, Chrisamy L. Anderson, Ryan J. Frazee, Alyson N. Keiser, David M. Raymer, Rebekah Bellaj, and Samuel Dratch. There are also five great-grandchildren. Chad W. Anderson, Kira G. Anderson, Cecelia J. Raymer, Mary M. Bellaj and Mina A. Bellaj. Mona has one niece and three nephews. Mona’s greatest accomplishment in life was raising five fine children. Her love for her family barely surpassed her other true loves for chocolate, ice cream, puppies and babies. The family had another member that captured her heart as well, a Vizsla dog named Dutch, short for Duchess. Her home was always one packed with children, their friends, toys, and lively sporting events in the backyard. She was a “collector” of many things. Her prize collection could easily have been her magnificent African violets which she would nurture until there were huge gorgeous blooming pots that covered table tops and plant stands. Another prize collection was her sea shells. She loved sea shells even only having been to the ocean one time in her life, quite a love affair for a Midwestern gal. Anyone who had ever visited her home would remember her other significant collections of jello molds, hanging glass balls, shoes, magazines, or anything bright and cheerful that caught her eye and best if they were purchased at a neighborhood “yard sale”. Later in her life, after her children did not need her at home at all times of the day and night, she and Dick and their two youngest sons moved to Michigan City, Indiana where she managed Purdue’s North Central Bookstore. She and Dick lived there for many years. Even without a college education she successfully managed the bookstore before the age of computerization with only the aid of a hand-held calculator. Students always found their way to her little crowded office and visited with her while seeking her advice on all matter of topics. Mona loved to give advice. Mona and Dick were active in their Lutheran church. While living in Michigan City, St. Paul’s. And while in Indianapolis, St. Mark’s and Resurrection. After retirement the couple moved back to Indianapolis to be closer to family who were still living in the area. Mona enjoyed the company of other friends while playing cards, dominoes and chatting about how to solve all the world’s problems. The YMCA was a wonderful place for her to swim and socialize. Dick and Mona loved to dance and even in their golden years, they could still “cut a rug” and clear the dance floor of people many years their younger. They seemed to be at their best while dancing together. After Dick passed away she became a “self taught” computer whiz as a way to stay in contact with distant friends and family. Rarely did a day go by that she did not pass on words of wisdom, jokes, greeting cards and “thinking of you” messages to friends and family near and far. As time passed Mona’s ability to live alone decreased so she moved from Indianapolis to the Indiana Masonic Home which became her home until she passed away. She was well cared for by the staff at the Indiana Masonic Home. Her family is grateful for all of the loving care she received while living her last few years with them. Her amily and friends will miss her. In honoring her wishes a cremation will take place arranged by Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, Indianapolis. A memorial celebration of life service will take place in the near future. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Indiana Masonic Home.

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Ramona Jane Frazee

January 28, 1930 - October 14, 2016