Glenn A. Ramstead

Glenn Ramstead Obituary

Glenn A. RAMSTEAD Glenn Allen Ramstead died January 16, 2011. He was born November 16, 1922, in Middle River, MN to Edward Oliver Ramstead Sr. and Ida Ranghild Strandberg Ramstead. Glenn passed away peacefully at the Island Health and Rehabilitation Center, Bainbridge Island, WA. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Milton E. (Bud) & James George Ramstead. Glenn was 88 years of age. In 1925 the family moved from MN to Pt. Agassiz, AK. via train to Seattle, then by steamship to Petersburg, AK. and by boat 8 miles north across Frederick Sound to their 140 acre homestead farm at Pt. Agassiz. In 1939 the family moved to Marrowstone Island, WA. Glenn attended grade school in a one room schoolhouse in Pt. Agassiz and graduated from Chimacum High School, Chimacum, WA. Glenn joined the Navy in 1942 and served aboard the aircraft carrier USS Hornet ll as a turret gunner on a TBM torpedo bomber. He flew more than 60 missions earning several battle ribbons and Air Medals. He retired after 30 years as a Chief Petty Officer. Glenn Loved his Alaska Heritage and thought of himself as a "Sour Doe". He enjoyed operating tugs and fishing boats, digging clams and letting dogs train him. Glenn is survived by children Kathy Muir (Mark), Gunnar and Crystal Ramstead, Candy Singleton (Mark), Randy Hyde (Sharon); grandchildren Laura Conner, Jesse M., Jennifer Anne Flynn and Amber C. Kibby, Chevona Ramstead, Franchesca, Sgt. Colby Bruer and NaNa Bruer, Lonnie (Singleton) Hyde and Miranda Singleton. His siblings Arne L. Ramstead, Dolores E. Lund, Marie C. Zobrist, John A. Ramstead, all from Seattle, and Edward O. Ramstead Jr of Mt. Baldy, CA. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Graveside Service with full military honors on Friday February 18th 2011 at 12:30 pm at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA. Memorial contributions can be made to the Ramstead Fund, P.O. Box 855 Kingston, WA. Special thanks to Anne Hunt who gave loving care to him during his final days. Please sign the online Guest Book for the family at www. cook familyfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Seattle Times on Feb. 13, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Glenn Ramstead

4 Entries

Sharon Burkhart

March 7, 2011

Hello!
I did not know Glen, but have been doing family research on Marrowstone Island where the Ramstead family lived. George King who is in his mid 80's knows that I have been interested in the Ramsteads and called me the other day to tell me of Glen's obituary. George lived a short distance south of the Ramsteads along Ft Flagler Road. George said that he and some of the Ramstead boys used to "pal around" together. The Ramstead kids would come down where George lived. George was living at the home of his grandfather, Martin Thompson. - Now please let me explain why I became interested in the Ramsteads! In 1889 my husband's great grandfather, Andrew Anderson and his son Ben bought 20 acres of land there on Marrowstone Island - part of this land is where the Ramsteads later lived. In 1892 Andrew Anderson sold the east half - 10 acres to Martin Thompson who was at that time living where the golf course is now. (By 1900 Martin Thompson had moved just south of where Nolton Road connects with Ft Flagler Road. The Thompson house - now the George King house is on the water side of the road.) By 1906 Andrew's brother Torkel/Tom Anderson deeded the 10 acres to Andrew's daughter Christina and her husband Peter Madsen. in 1919 Madsen sold this property to James Jennings and his wife Grace. Between 1937 and 1939 Jennings sold this property to the Ramstead family. In the book, "Marrowstone" (a history of the island), the authors said that the Jennings built a house IN FRONT OF THE OLD ANDERSON CABIN. I wrote to one of the "Marrowstone" author's, Jeanne Bean, and she wrote back to me in 1992 that "The Jennings house stood until about 10 years ago, when someone wrecked it out, _ I'm not sure who." - - - - This is my question: When the Ramstead family was living there on Marrowstone Island, was the old Anderson cabin behind the house still in existence? Could someone in the family send me an email about what they remember about any old cabin behind the house? ! I asked George King if he remembered the cabin, but he said he didn't play with the Ramstead kids at their house, they always came down to his place. He had seen their house from the road, but wasn't really familiar with the place otherwise. . . George thought that Glen was one of the older kids. . .
Thanks so much for any help you can give us!
Sharon Burkhart
Gig Harbor WA
[email protected]

Candy Singleton

February 19, 2011

Our Dad Loved all his family so much.He told the best stories that we should have recorded.He could tell you the names of all his mates he served with and how much they meant to Him as well.He loved all animals including a few dozen dogs he liked to buy hotdogs for and any animal rescue persons were tops to Him. All His children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will miss him so much. Love Forever, Your Middle Daughter, Candy M.Singleton

Geneva Smith

February 19, 2011

Glenn was a Joy to be with.We never had a harsh word and he was always happy and
Brilliant. Love Geneva R. Smith

Dad in his navy uniform

Kathleen Muir

February 14, 2011

Our father led a colorful life but throughout was never far from his roots, drawn back to those roots of family, values, home, and faith. His sunny disposition delighted us all seasoned with a salty flair. A brilliant and talented man in many ways, never counting material gain as something to seek after, as his generosity to anyone who had a need meant more to him. At his core, our father had a tender heart. He was loved and cherished and will be greatly missed. His daughter, Kathleen

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