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David Ransom Obituary
Of Washington, D.C., died December 4, 2003 of a heart attack in New York City. Born in St. Louis, MO, in 1938, he was U.S. Ambassador to Bahrain, a career U.S. diplomat and Arabist, a beloved father and successful businessman. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Marjorie; his three daughters, Elizabeth, Katherine and Sarah; his brother, Clifford; a son-in-law, Craig, and two grandsons, Ransom and Gabriel. The family will receive visitors at home, on Wednesday, December 10, from 5 to 9 p.m. Due to limited parking, public transportation is recommended. The memorial service will be Saturday, December 13, 11 a.m. at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 1820 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Arabic Program, Rock Creek International School, 1550 Foxhall Rd. N.W., Washington, DC 20007, 202-965-8700 (www.rcis.org/).
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Amelia Broderick
December 16, 2003
Dear Marjorie:
I was so saddended to learn news of your loss. I have just returned from a TDY in Africa. I know how much David meant to you and your girls and how proud we all were of his achievements.
May his soul rest in peace.
Love, Amelia
Saad Al-Rayes
December 15, 2003
Dear Marjorie,
I have just received the news with disbelieve and deep sorrow; David was a great man that I just got to know in the past three years and it seemed like I knew him for eternity. He was a giving man, a noble man and above all a man that gave his life to serve his country and the world to make it a better one. All his friends that knew him at home, in Saudi, and the Gulf will remember his contribution to society and everyone grieves him.
May his sole rest in peace in the high heavens, and may God give you the strength and patience you need to move on. He will always be in our hurts and souls.
You may count on Jeannie and I for anything you need and we can help with, and I hope that I will be able to see you on my next visit to the US.
Sincerely,
Peter Winkler
December 11, 2003
Marjorie ---
What dreadful news! St. Margaret's won't be the same without David, and you have my warmest sympathies.
To my genuine regret, I can't make the service on Saturday. I'm cochairing the Advent retreat--which will include heartfelt prayers for David, you, your family, and your friends.
Once again, please know that you are in my thoughts, heart, and prayers.
Shalom,
Peter
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Mike and Mary Peck
December 10, 2003
Dear Marjorie and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Denise Vest
December 8, 2003
Majorie and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember David fondly when we had the dinners on race relations. What a wonderful man. He will be sorely missed by so many. Love Denise
Jim Hooper
December 8, 2003
Marjorie, I have wonderful memories of David, who gave so much to the Foreign Service and to his country. My condolences to you and your family.
Patricia Waller
December 8, 2003
My heartfelt condolences to Marjorie and the girls on their loss.
Daniel Nassif
December 8, 2003
My deepest condolences.
Debbie Bodlander
December 8, 2003
Dear Marjorie and Family -
Please accept my deepest condolences. I grieve with you.
With sincere sympathy -
Debbie Bodlander
gerald ponasik
December 6, 2003
Dear Marjorie and daughters, You have my deepest sympathy. I only got to know David when we all retired to Woodley Place, but I treasure the times Diane and I spent with him, and I will miss him greatly.
Yours, Jerry Ponasik
Rebecca Beward
December 6, 2003
My condolences to the Ransom family. I worked in the Embassy in Manama while Ambassador Ransom was there - a wonderful, kind and brilliant man.
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