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Tate Ramsden Obituary
Nashville, TN
Tate Nathaniel Ramsden, 21, of Nashville, died December 26, 2015 in Sarasota, Florida in a swimming accident while on vacation with family. He was born May 11, 1994 in Nashville, the son of Bruce and Amy Ramsden. He graduated from Montgomery Bell Academy in 2013 and was a Junior at Dartmouth College where he was a member of the Men's Swimming and Diving Team and a brother of Beta Alpha Omega fraternity. Tate was majoring in Economics and Native American studies.
He attended First Presbyterian Church, Nashville where he was an active member of the high school youth group. He also had been a member of the Nashville Aquatic Club since the age of four.
Tate is survived by his parents Bruce and Amy of Nashville, his sister Ashley and his brother Tyler, both of New York City. He also leaves his maternal grandparents, Paul and Judy Achre of Longboat Key, Florida, an aunt Nancy (Neil) Estabrook of Indianapolis, an uncle Todd (Margo) Ramsden of Denver, and an uncle Steve Achre of Port Allegeny, Pennsylvania. He is also survived by three cousins - Grace and Jessica Estabrook and Elise Ramsden.
Calling hours will be Saturday January 2 from 11am to 1pm with a Memorial Service following at 1pm at First Presbyterian Church in Nashville. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to Montgomery Bell Academy (general scholarship fund), Nashville, Tennessee.
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Memories and Condolences
for Tate Ramsden
June 4, 2016
Dear Amy and Bruce,
Mindy and I just recently learned of your sons untimely passing. We are heartbroken for you and your family. Tate sounds like a wonderful young man. He was accomplished during his life here on earth.
Though he will be greatly missed here on earth, you can take peace in being reunited with him for eternity through the grace of our Lord and Savior.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends.
Todd, Mindy, Dan, Doug and Meghan Ferguson
Eric Laning & Family
February 13, 2016
Dear Ramsden Family,
Please accept condolences from our family. I did not know Tate but watched him swim often over the years. Im sitting in stands at 2016 TISCA with much sadness. Good luck to all of you in your healing.
January 30, 2016
You have my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your son. Words alone can never diminish the sorrow of your loss, but as days go by, may God and loving memories comfort and strengthen your family. (Luke 7:13-15)
January 25, 2016
Dear Bruce and Amy,
Jack Matechak told us the sad news Saturday. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Betty and Cody Brooks
January 4, 2016
Bruce & Amy,
Cathy & I were very sadden at the news of Tate's passing. Tate was a good friend of Sam's while they swam together at NAC. Our heart breaks for you and pray that God's grace will overwhelm your family.
Kevin, Cathy & Sam Sloan
Lynn pangburn
January 3, 2016
With deepest sympathy... May God's healing love comfort you and your entire family.
January 2, 2016
We are truly saddened by Tate's passing. We are praying for your family. We pray that you feel God arms wrapped around you.
David and Jenny Slaughter
Vasiya Ansari
January 2, 2016
Dear Amy, Bruce and the family,
So heartbroken to hear the tragic news. You are in our hearts and prayers. May God give you peace and strength during this trying time. Tate was such a wonderful person who will truly be in our thoughts. Know that we are here for you. May Tate rest in peace.
January 1, 2016
To the Ramsden family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Tate's passing. May he rest in peace. My heartfelt condolences for all of you at this time. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Rev. Nancy Vogele, Director of Religious and Spiritual Life at Dartmouth College
Barbara Anderson
January 1, 2016
Tate was in my sixth grade Science class at FRA. He was an outstanding student in every way and loved being challenged. He invited me to a program at MBA when he was in seventh grade. I will never forget him. I am so sorry for your terrible loss!
Jeffrey Schneider
December 31, 2015
Dear Bruce, Amy, and family,
I never had the privilege of meeting Tate, but in all that I've read about him, it's clear that you were blessed with a terrific son. I am so sorry that I cannot join your service this Saturday, but please know that my thoughts and those of my family have been with you ever since we heard the news of Tate's passing.
We send you our love today and always.
Jeff, Julie, Lauren, Jon, and Neil
December 31, 2015
Dear Bruce, Amy, Ashley and Tyler
Our hearts are filled with sadness and angst. Both Dalton and Nathan have revisited fond memories of Tate including his athleticism both on the track and at Wii baseball. He was always a perfect gentleman and a pleasure to be around. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Madeleine, Tim, Dalton & Nathan Fouts
Elinor Burstein
December 31, 2015
To Tate's family....please accept my sincere condolences for your tragic loss. Words are inadequate at such a time but I'm sure you have many precious memories to help sustain you.
Elizabeth Regule
December 31, 2015
There is a poem entitled "To an Athlete Dying Young". It says he will be remembered for ever. Indeed, Tate's memory will be eternal.
Our hearts and prayers go to the family,
Elizabeth and John Regule
Lisa Preston
December 30, 2015
Dear Amy and Bruce,
Parrish, Ian, and I are heartbroken for you. I just learned of the unimaginable loss of Tate this afternoon and am stunned to the core. Please know that we are thinking and praying for you to have the strength you need now. Tate was an amazing young man. To Ashley and Tyler, you are in our thoughts and prayers now and in the future.
Lisa Preston
Edward Mannina
December 30, 2015
To Tate's family, please accept my sincerest condolences for your unimaginable loss. There are no words that can assuage such sorrow, but I hope that time and Providence will bring peace.
December 30, 2015
Amy (and family),
My mother called me today to relay the news of Tate's tragic passing! Words cannot express my shock and sadness.
I cannot begin to understand your loss.
(As we say in our tradition,) May his memory be eternal!
Know that you all also are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending you hugs from afar.
Teva (and family)
ps. I remember when the three of you came up this way looking at colleges and we all went out to Legal Seafood's for dinner. Afterwards, Tate proceeded to eat an entire chocolate lava cake dessert (with ice cream!) all by himself. The dessert is incredibly rich, but he said who could "swim it off..." He was certainly a fine swimmer and it was obviously, something that he loved. May we be so blessed in life to do the things we love.
Bill & Chris Bushman
December 30, 2015
Bruce, Amy, Ashley and Tyler,
Such a tragic loss, there are no words. Our hearts go out to all of you and we pray that God will help you heal in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers with all of your extended family as well.
lynn ferguson
December 30, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Steven know I have you in prayer as well as your family.
Caroline Terry-Storey
December 30, 2015
Bruce, Amy, Ashley, and Tyler....
I am at a loss for words! My heart aches for you all in your loss of Tate! You all will be in our daily prayers! Hugs and love !!! Coach Caroline and family!!
December 30, 2015
As a Brother of Dartmouth's Beta Alpha Omega fraternity, Tate was greatly loved and respected and embodied all the positive attributes we hold dear. To his family, we share with you all the fraternal love we have and will always have for him.
Dimitri Gerakaris D'69
Beta Alpha Omega House Advisor, on behalf of all the Beta Alums and current Brothers
Rev. Bill Carter
December 30, 2015
We are heartbroken over this enormous loss. Please know that your NEPA friends are surrounding you with our prayers.
Anne Christeson
December 30, 2015
Prayers and sympathy to Mr. & Mrs. Ramsden, Tyler, and Ashley. Tate was an outstanding young man, a true embodiment of everything we hope to see in our students at MBA: a thoughtful, genuine gentleman, an incredible, dedicated athlete, and an amazing and insightful student. He left an impact that will last forever. Much love to all of you.
Aracelis Williams
December 29, 2015
As a mother of a competitive swimmer, there is a bond between swim parents and i know my few words cannot convey the great sorrow for your loss of your son, brother, and grandson. I pray that God will give you peace that passes all understanding ... Many prayers with a heavy heart... Aracelis Williams, Fortson, GA
Patty Harbison
December 29, 2015
I remember Tate as the world's cutest toddler, from the summer when Jane-Coleman and Ashley swam together for NAC at Maryland Farms. Amy, Bruce, Ashley, Tyler, our hearts are breaking for you.
Will Derdeyn
December 29, 2015
Deepest sympathies to the Ramsden family from a DMSD alum.
Cathy Hoff
December 28, 2015
To the Ramsden Family,
We are deeply saddened to learn of Tate's tragic passing. There are simply no words...please know that we are praying for you!!!!!
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