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Wilda Ralston
WILDA M. RALSTON
Anamosa
Wilda M. Ralston, 81, of Anamosa, died Sept. 20, 2016, at Anamosa Care Center. There are no services.
Wilda was preceded by her husband of 64 years, Ivan E. Ralston Sr.; her brother, Leo Phillipson; and her sister, Mary Smith.
She is survived by her brother, Willard Clark; her three sons, Ed, Len and Joe; a daughter, Theresa; 10 grandchildren; and
12 great-grandchildren.
Wilda had an unwavering faith in God. She was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. Her profession for over 50 years was nursing. She worked at St Luke's and Mercy hospitals and had owned a care center in Medford, Ore., for 20-plus years.
Her hobbies was reading, making jewelry and cooking.
Mom, may you rest in peace. You will always be in our hearts and prayers.
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