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Joan Ramsey Obituary

Joan D. Ramsey 81, of Tucson passed away peacefully on April 28, 2011. She is survived by Bob, her husband of 57 years; her son, Rick; daughters, Liz and Debbie; her grandchildren, Shelby, Cody, Rachel and Lindsey; brothers, Harold (Joan) and Robert (Libby), and many other family and friends. Joan was preceded in death by her brothers, Allan and Dave. Joan was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She will be dearly missed. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 also at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL. Joan had a great love of animals. Donations can be made to the Tucson Humane Society in her name.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on May 2, 2011.

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Lindsey Adcock

October 31, 2011

Miss you Nanny! Pappy is now with you!Im happy you 2 are in a better place love youu:) <33

Lindse Adcock

May 29, 2011

I miss you Nanny it has been a few weeks sense you have passed,I miss you so much I could only imagine when I hear that song you come to mind,your always on my mind nanny!:) I love you,Pappy loves you. Love,Lindsey

Anne Griffith

May 5, 2011

Dear Uncle Bob, Rick, Liz and Debbie. Aunt Joan was such a wonderful lady. I loved her laugh and humor and her especially. She will always be in my heart. So many great memories of all of us together. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Hugs.

Ray Apalategui

May 4, 2011

Dear bob and family, please accept our heartfelt condolences in the loss of your loved one. Our prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow. May the grace of our lord Jesus Christ embrace all of you with comfort and love and bring peace as you remember her in her joyful life. From our hearts to yours, love, Ray/Ofie Apalategui and family.

Michael Campbell

May 4, 2011

Uncle Bob, Rick, Debbie, Liz our thoughts and condolences are with you and your family. I will miss Aunt Joan and her Laugh. She took care of me and my brother and sisters when we lived in Dover, she was always there for us. She will be sadly missed.

Gary Dowden

May 4, 2011

Uncle Bob,Rick,Liz and Deb, and family! So sorry to hear of Aunt Joan's passing she will be sadly missed. Thinking of you all !!

May 3, 2011

Bob,

You and Joan hold a very special place in my parents' hearts and I know we all share in your loss. Know that you are loved and you are not alone.

Steve Fazio

Debbie Krzysik

May 3, 2011

Liz,Shelby and David Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family May Gods arms wrap around you during this difficult time and give you strength and comfort
David Debbie Kevin and Brandon Krzysik( Shelbys friends)

Paul Dowden

May 3, 2011

Uncle Bob,Rick,liz,Debbie and families sorry to hear of your loss Aunt Joan will be missed by all that knew her.Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time , wish we weren't so far away but will be thinking of you.Love Always Paul, Marie, Stephanie and Aaron Dowden

Jayme Latham

May 2, 2011

To the Ramsey Family: I'm so sorry to hear about Joan's passing. She was never a dull moment and was always a highlight for me when I would come to town. God Bless you all.

Brenda (Adams) Olsavsky

May 2, 2011

My condolences to the family. I knew your mother well as I grew up right across the street. May your family find peace at the time of need>
Brenda (Adams) Olsavsky
and Family

Lila Sorensen

May 2, 2011

Ramsey family I am sorry to hear about your wife, mom and grandma. May God be with you at this time and my prayers are with you.

Lindsey Adcock

May 1, 2011

I Love My Nanny Everytime I Think Of Her I Cry ): Now That Shes Gonna Its Nes For Me I Love You Nanny !!! Your Were One Of The Bestest Theings In My Life )': R.I.P
Love,Lindsey ?

May 1, 2011

To The Ramsey & Dowden Families:

We are so sorry to hear of Joan's passing. Please accept our deepest condolences. Joan was a wonderful person. We met her several times when she visited Bob & Lib here in Newfoundland. She loved a bit of fun and a laugh. I know you will miss her but she is in a better place. God Bless You All.

Joe & Lorna Kavanagh
Goulds, Newfoundland

Randy and Jo Ann Marzolf

May 1, 2011

Bob, Rick, Liz, Debbie and family, We are so heartbroken to hear about Joan. We are all going to miss her so much. She was such a wonderful lady! Randy is feeling such a loss, you guys are part of the family! Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. And Joan will be in our hearts forever.
Love always,
Randy, Jo-Ann, Christopher and Matthew Marzolf

Janet Dowden

April 30, 2011

Uncle Bob, Rick, Debbie, Liz my deepest condolences are with you and your family, Aunt Joan was loved by all of us..what a great lady she was full of life and fun..this special angel is in heaven with her brothers , she will always be with you in spirit...love you guys.. Janet, Amanda, ashley, Alyson...xoxoxoxoxo

April 30, 2011

Uncle Bob, Rick, Debbie, Liz and families.
Please accept my sincere condolences in the death of Aunt Joan. At times like this I wish we weren't all so far away, but rest assured that all of our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time, and that I am certainly there in spirit.

Thinking of you always...

Stephanie (Dowden), Rod, Emma, Isabella and baby Sophie Hynes.

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