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Bruce Ramsey Obituary
Bruce E. Ramsey Jr.
Bruce leaves behind his wife, Kelly; son, Michael; and daughter, Jennifer; Mom and Dad, Gloria and John Wolter; step mom, Pam Ramsey; brothers, Bryce (Monica) Ramsey, of Shelley, ID, Kevin (Krista) Wolter, of Bainbridge Island, WA; sister, Debbie (Henry) Sherman, of Sultan, WA; seven nieces and four nephews; mother-in-law, Donna (Ray) Cadman; sisters-in-law, Wendy (Monty) Cobb, of Shelton, WA, Casey (Marc) Norman, of Blaine, WA; special grandma, Eloise Bariel; many aunts, uncles and cousins; best friend, Randy Carberry; Department of Corrections family and many more friends.
Bruce was preceded in death by his father, Bruce Ramsey Sr.; brother, Johnny Wolter; aunt, Lou Sherman; and father-in-law, John McCormack; and his grandparents.
Bruce lived in the Sultan area his entire life. He was a 1980 graduate of Sultan High School. He worked at the Monroe Department of Corrections facility, owned and operated Ramsey Lawn & Weed Control, enjoyed yard sales, camping and fishing trips.
A celebration of life is planned for 4:00 p.m., Saturday, February 27, 2010, at Sultan Middle School Gymnasium (4th & High St. in Sultan, WA). Bruce loved a potluck, so bring a favorite dish to share, favorite stories and pictures. We will celebrate his life.
In lieu of flowers, a fund is being set up at Wells Fargo Bank for Michael's and Jennifer's education.
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for Bruce Ramsey
Belinda Hampton-Turner
March 4, 2010
Dearest Kelly, Michael & Jennifer,
My heart aches for your loss. Our prayers are with you at this time and know you are loved.
Gloria Wolter
March 2, 2010
My wonderful son, I love and miss you so much. Please watch over us as we try to go on without you. I am so proud of the boy you were and the man you became. I can't imagine life without you. I pray God will help us! MOM
Ronny Pempeit
March 1, 2010
Bruce Ramsey, gone but not forgotten.
Later bud.
Christie Knight-Lawler
March 1, 2010
LT. Ramsey, Bruce to his family and friends is loved, missed and will never be forgotten. He lives on in our hearts and in the memories he has let us with. I prayer daily for his family. I want to share something with everyone that reads this guest book, *Please do not cry for me, as I cry for you that have been left behind for I am sitting on the right side of god".
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D. P.
February 27, 2010
The loss of Lt. Bruce Ramsey is devasting. My deepest regards to his family, and to his extended family at MCC/WSR...my LT. I will miss you. It was such an honor to work for you, I felt safe knowing you were there and I knew you always had our backs...I will miss your musters, your jokes and never will you be forgotten. Rest in peace Lt. Bruce Ramsey. God bless you and your family.
February 27, 2010
Kelly,
What a beautiful and touching service today. What a legacy Bruce has left behind. The turn out of support today was amazing! Bruce has touched alot of lives! God bless you,Kelly!
Your Virginia Mason Family!
Tim McCombs
February 27, 2010
This has been a terrible loss to everybody that knew Lt. Ramsey.I knew Bruce in high school and watch him grow up to be a great person.I also work with Lt. Ramsey at WSR for 12 years.He was a excellent supervisor he always wanted you to be the best that you could be.He will be greatly missed.God Bless his family, Kelly,his children and extended family.You will always be rememered.
February 26, 2010
This has been a horrific lose for M.C.C. complex where hundreds of staff held a great deal of respect and trust for their own safety under Lt. Bruce Ramsey's leadership. The shock of this loss will reverberate for an untold amount of time "on the hill''. GOD BLESS Kelly, their 2 children, his mom, and extended family (some also as staff at M.C.C.). All our prayers, thoughts, and support are with Bruces beloved family. The town of Monroe, M.C.C.staff, and the town of Sultan, who knew this icon of a man are grieving this senseless loss! God Blessed us with the time Bruce was with all of us. I'll never forget the funny way he bellowed a laugh, or when we locked horns, or when he softly said, ' we will put in a proposal to adjust policy, and hope it is considered, this time". Good By, Sir....I know your keeping a eye out, you always had our backs. Respectfully, Retired C/O D. Willeiksen
Jeff Willette
February 26, 2010
I worked with Bruce Ramsey for 19 yrs He was a Great person and a Great supervisor. This is a great loss for everyone that knew him. To his family I am so sorry for your loss he will be remembered always. Jeff Willette
Tammy Frantz
February 25, 2010
To my family during this hard time. I dont even know what to say. Bruce was a wonderful father, son and just an all around good person and mentor. I love you cous. Please god be with this family during this hard time. Especially his children, wife mom and dad. I love you guys so much. Please call if you need anything. I love you. Bruce you will be missed more than you will ever know.
Mike Shrum and family
February 25, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
February 25, 2010
Our hearts go out to all of Bruce's family members and friends.
The McDonalds
Tina Palmer
February 24, 2010
Kelly,
This traggic death of your best friend, has hit your Virginia Mason family hard and we grieve with you. Words cannot express what you must be going through but please know we love you and are here for you, to support you any way possible. We love you!
Jackie Avena
February 24, 2010
We are thinking of your family at this very hard time. Our thoughts are with you all.
Sharon & Gene Jones
February 23, 2010
Dear Kelly, Michael, Jennifer, extended family and friends. Shock was our first reaction, totally disbelief, then tears. It's so hard to even try to put in to words how deep our sorrow is for you all. Time does heal, but I don't think you ever quit questioning the why....Bruce was just such a wonderful father, family man. We will truly miss seeing his face at the dock fishing weekend at Wapato...If there is anything we can do, please don't hesitate to call on us.
Your Old Daycare Family
Sharon & Gene
Your Old Daycare Family
Sharon & Gene
n m
February 23, 2010
We are truely sadden by the sudden loss of our Shift Commander Lt. Bruce Ramsey who was so much a hugh pressence in the lives of our DOC family. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in your time of sorrow. The stature of who Lt. Ramsey was will be missed. He always pushed us to do are best and would not except anything less.
Songstad's
February 23, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
February 23, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of Lt. Bruce Ramsey. Both of us worked with Lt. Ramsey and have the utmost respect for him. He was truly one of the good guys. May God be with you in your hour of sorrow, our hearts and prayers are with you. Jerry and Vicki McIntyre
February 22, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss Lt Ramsey was very respectedd and will be missed very much.
February 22, 2010
To the family and extended family of Lt. Bruce Ramsey, Jim and I would like to send out deepest sympathy to all of you. We worked with Bruce for many many years at WSR. He was a very fair and thoughtful Lt. and man. We are so very saddened to hear of his untimely death. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time and always. Please remember to reach out to others at this time as Bruce would want you to do. God bless, Jim and Gerri Newman.
thomas candey
February 22, 2010
to the family of mr ramsey what a shock to hear about bruces death.he was a nice family man and good officer lt>to work with.he will be missed.iam glad i got to know him.god bless from the tom candeys, freeland wash.
Darilyn Champeaux
February 22, 2010
I am very sorry and was saddened to hear about Bruce. Please accept my deepest sympathy to your entire family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God keep you in his care during this time of great sorrow.
Moira O'Crotty
February 22, 2010
LT Ramsey was a man of his word, his fairness preceded him and his ability to look beyond the bars was what made him a friend and trusted officer with so many at WSR. He was my husbands friend and we enjoyed his visits with us. The repore was remarkable and I will always be grateful for his friendship to us.
Moira (Mrs Vernell Hennings D unit)
Pat Stafford
February 22, 2010
My dear friend Gloria & family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss there are no words at a time like this. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you. Love Pat Stafford & Sandra Locke(Port Angeles)
Clare Parker
February 22, 2010
Clare and I are truly sorry for your family's loss. There are no words to tell you how we feel. Just know that we are thinking of you always,and keep you in our thoughts and prayers
Rachel Anderson-Slusser
February 22, 2010
I am truly sorry for your loss. He was an amazing man and touched many lifes.
Peggy Pisac
February 22, 2010
Dear Ramsey Family (and my dear friend Gloria),
I just want you all to know what a great person I felt Bruce was. He was always kind and respectful of others and an all around good person. His life was cut short far too soon. The world needs more good men just like Bruce. May God Bless and comfort you all during this difficult time. With my deepest sympathy.
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