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Kathryn Ramer Obituary
Mrs. Ramer was a native of Arkansas. She relocated with her husband and family from Van Buren, Ark., to Williamsburg in 1959 where she resided until 2008, when she relocated to her daughter's home in Fort Smith.
Mrs. Ramer taught high school math and science in several public schools in Arkansas and Virginia. She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society, Delta chapter of Iota State. She retired from teaching in 1982. After retirement she enjoyed needlework, time at home and visits with her children and grandchildren.
Mrs. Ramer was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Ramer, and by her son, Robert Ted Ramer. She is survived by her children, Kitty Ann Williams (Jerry) of Milton, Fla., Hilda Ross (Ron) of Fort Smith, and John David Ramer (Karen) of Fairfax; her daughter-in-law, Martha Ramer of Glasgow; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Ramer ("Grandma Kat") was intelligent, unpretentious, generous, kind and loving. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by her family.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, in Williamsburg Memorial Park. The Rev. Jerry W. Williams will conduct the service.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Delta chapter of Iota State Delta Kappa Gamma Society or to a charity of your choice.
Bucktrout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Online condolences may be registered at www.bucktroutfuneralhome.net or www.vagazette.com.
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Sponsored by Calvin G. Patterson.
November 8, 2011
The news of Mrs. Ramer's death did not reach me until today when I shared last night's dream that included Mrs. Ramer. Although it has been more than 50 years since I experienced her teaching, it is not unusual for me to think of her with appreciation. My husband also quotes her at times, and both of us credit her with spurring us to think critically. Her son Ted and daughter Kitty were in high school in Van Buren with us, and they were wonderful persons also. Angie Evans Benham (Rogers, AR)
Chris Williams
October 31, 2011
May the God of all comfort grant your family peace at this time. (1 Cor. 1:3,4)
Mary Pope Laboy
October 26, 2011
Mrs. Ramer was my Chemistry teacher at Bruton High School. She was a wonderful lady with a great sense of humor. I appreciate her dedication to education and her students.
Mike Condren
October 25, 2011
I signed the book once already but I wanted the family to know what an influence Mrs. Ramer was to me. The following is from my Memoir which I wrote a year or so ago. "When I got in the 11th grade, I took Chemistry from Mrs. Katherine Ramer, my first mentor. Her son Ted was my best friend, but he did not possess my passion for chemistry. Sometime that fall of 1958, I learned that Mrs. Ramer was staying late each day to conduct an inventory of chemicals in the lab. I volunteered to help her. That led me to staying late each afternoon and helping her with the inventory and setting up experiments. I loved it!. I knew then that I was going to become a chemist rather than an electrical engineer." I am now retired as a Professor Emeritus of Chemistry from Christian Brothers University of Memphis.
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Allison Gallimore Cash
October 25, 2011
Mrs Ramer was my Chemistry teacher at Bruton High school. Wonderful woman & teacher. She retired the year I graduated & I wish I thanked her for all she did for me
Calvin G. Patterson
October 25, 2011
Very many of us are better persons for having known Kathryn Ramer. As her friends we pay homage to her charm and wit and to her life of service to others.
With bowed heads and moist eyes we bid her farewell.
Mike Condren
October 25, 2011
Mrs. Ramer was my High School Biology and Chemistry teacher in Van Buren. She inspired me to follow a career in teaching chemistry. I am now retired and a Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at Christian Brothers University.
Ted was a close friend in our days together in Vn Buren and at UofA during our freshman year.
Faye Williams Weeks
October 25, 2011
Mrs. Ramer was my teacher at Van Buren High School. I graduated in 1960.
I knew her son Ted, and her daughter Ann. We attended the First Presbyterian Church in Van Buren. She was a great teacher, and a great influence in my life.
Faye Marie Williams Weeks
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