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Lawrence Ramsey Obituary

Lawrence (Butch) Ramsey, 65 of Tempe, Arizona died peacefully on March 18, 2006 after a short, but corageous battle with cancer. He was born in Phoenix on June 27, 1940 and grew up on the family farm in Tempe and then in Camp Verde where he graduated from high school. In his younger years, Butch enjoyed riding motorcycles and later racing jalopies. When he grew too old for those sports he turned to hunting and fishing. Butch was preceded in death by his parents Leo & Helen Ramsey and his son David. He is survived by his sister Rawnie Fisher and brothers, Randall and Kenneth, in addition to his 5 children and 4 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Sunday March 26 at 10:30 AM at Carr Tenney Mortuary at 2621 S. Rural Rd in Tempe, In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice Family Care 1550 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa, AZ 85210

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Published by The Arizona Republic from Mar. 22 to Mar. 24, 2006.

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Lori Hules

May 16, 2025

Sharing my condolences to friends and family for the loss of dad. May peace be with us all.

Love,
Lori Hules

Ginger Conner

May 12, 2025

My deepest sympathy to the Ramsey family.
It has taken time in locating this obituary, but some memories may be of help to those that follow.
I called him Larry. We were married in 1967. We shared two children, David and Lori.
David preceded his dad in death in 2003. They shared many amusing characteristics, most notably their laughs.
Both children pursued higher education, David from the US Merchant Marine Academy. He attained a Captain´s license by 32. He loved the sea life and married another USMMA graduate, Marisol Garcia. He later married Marine Biologist, Kimberly Keplar.
Lori graduated from University of New Mexico and completed her Master´s program from the University of Phoenix. As of this writing (2025), Lori remains unmarried.

Steve & Angie Everett

April 19, 2006

Our warmest thoughts and wishes to the Ramsey family, who always made us feel like part of their own. We will fondly remember Butch and appreciate his charm,and the values that he passed on. With loving and compforting prayers,



Steve, Angie, and Stevie Everett

Kara Ramsey

April 19, 2006

My thoughts and prayers to all of the Ramsey family. I will always remember Butch's engaging smile.



In loving memory,



Kara E. Ramsey

From the Staff of Carr-Tenney Mortuary

March 23, 2006

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Melanie Folker

March 22, 2006

May your memories always be of the happy day's with Butch. I know I will always smile in memory of the good ol' days. Goodbye Cuz. Melanie

Brenda Krueger

March 22, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. I'm sorry that I can't be there. Lots of love to you all.



Brenda Krueger~

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