Robert D. Ray

1928–2018 (age 90)

Governor

Biography

Robert D. Ray served as Iowa's governor with quiet determination, guiding the state through economic change while welcoming refugees and expanding educational opportunities.

After public life he continued supporting civic causes, and the beloved reflection of his leadership now rests at Resthaven Cemetery.

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Also buried at Resthaven Cemetery

Clarkie Mayfield
1941–1977 (age 36)
Resthaven Cemetery
Clarkie Mayfield (1941–1977) passed away mid-century and was buried at Resthaven Cemetery.
Dudley M. Du Bose
1834–1883 (age 49)
Resthaven Cemetery
Dudley M. Du Bose (1834-1883) was a Shelby County resident and 19th-century American.
Lee Meadows
1894–1963 (age 69)
Resthaven Cemetery
Lee Meadows was an Oxford resident who lived from 1894 to 1963.
Robert K. Goodwin
1905–1983 (age 78)
Resthaven Cemetery
Robert K. Goodwin was an American from Des Moines who lived from 1905 to 1983.
Charles B. Hoyt
1893–1978 (age 85)
Resthaven Cemetery
Charles B. Hoyt (1893-1978) was an American from Greenfield who was buried in Resthaven Cemetery.
Joseph F. Wingate
1786–1864 (age 78)
Resthaven Cemetery
Joseph F. Wingate was a Haverhill resident who lived from 1786 to 1864.

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William Freame Johnston
1808–1872 (age 64)
Allegheny Cemetery
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