Ronda Wise, age 58, passed away on Saturday August 10th surrounded by her loved ones following a battle with cancer. Ronda is preceded in death by her mother, Trudy Clearwater. She is survived by her husband Randall Wise, her daughters Rachel Anderson and Aseaka Simpson, her sisters Shanna Clearwater and Darci Loth, her father Ronald Clearwater, and her grandson Parker Anderson. Ronda spent over 30 years working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Cox Hospital in Springfield, MO. A plaque was dedicated to her for her legacy of caring for generations of premature babies and helping them go home to their families. She leaves behind a reputation of being a kind, caring, loving and selfless person. She loved to travel and even lived abroad at the age of 19 when her husband was stationed in Germany as a member of the United States Army. Her greatest moments were all of the ones she spent with the love of her life, her grandson Parker. In lieu of services, the family has asked for those who can, to donate to Rescue One in Springfield MO. Ronda's love of animals was well known and her dogs miss her very much. She had dreamed of winning the lottery and opening a pet shelter to give all animals that needed it, a safe place to live.

Ronda's life was spent well lived and well loved. Her presence will be deeply missed but her impact on our lives will last forever.