Wilma Bone

Wilma L. Bone, 91, of McCook died, Monday (August 1, 2005) at her daughter’s home north of McCook.

She was born July 2, 1914 at Kensington, KS to Ray and Lottie (Chance) Diamond. She grew up at Herndon, attended and graduated from high school there. She had lived in McCook for 59 years.

She married Ralph Raymond Bone on Memorial Day in1935 in Hollywood, KS. To this union two daughters were born.

She was a member of First Congregational where she directed the first Junior Choir at the church. She enjoyed music, singing, playing the piano for weddings and funerals. She enjoyed gardening, all flowers especially roses. She was a caregiver for many people especially her family. She was also a member of the Burlington Northeran Railroad Auxillary.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Lottie Diamond; husband Ralph; brother, Max Diamond; two sisters, Verna Grafel, and Delores Chambers.

Survivors include daughters Rosalie and husband Reuben Hoff of McCook, and Charlene and husband Ronald Miner of Lexington; six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Memorials can be given in her name to the McCook Hospice.

Funeral services were Thursday, 2:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in McCook with Pastor Steve King officiating. Burial took place in Riverview Cemetery.

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