Douglas G. Ramsey

Douglas G. Ramsey Sr. passed away on Saturday, August 4, in El Paso. Born in El Paso on January 6, 1921, he was the grandson of pioneer El Pasoan, William Gregory Walz, who came to El Paso in the late 1800's. He was preceded in death by his parents, William K. and Eileen Walz Ramsey, his brother, William K. Ramsey, Jr., his sister Peggy Ramsey Kayser, and his nephew Chip Ramsey. Doug attended Crockett School, Austin High School and New Mexico Military Institute where he graduated from high school and then Junior College in 1939. He attended the College of Mines (UTEP) until December 7th, 1941 when he joined the Army as a 2nd Lieutenant on his 21st birthday. Doug served in the 10th Cavalry until it was disbanded and he was transferred to the U.S. Army. He served in the European Theater during the remainder of World War II. When peace was declared he was discharged from the Army as a Major and returned to El Paso. In 1946, Bill, Doug, and Greg Ramsey started Ramsey Steel Company where Doug served as Secretary-Treasurer until his retirement at age 75.Throughout his life, Doug was an active member of the YMCA and served on the Board in numerous capacities. He was the past president of the El Paso Country Club and Los Caballeros. Doug was an early resident of the Mountain Park area where he was president of the community association for many years. He had a life time interest in hunting and fly fishing and enjoyed collecting stamps of the United States. He was a member of the Pro-Cathedral Church of St. Clement. He is survived by, Sue, his loving wife of 64 years, his brother Gregory Ramsey, daughters Susan Montoya and Louise (Wesa)Ramsey of Albuquerque, New Mexico, son Douglas and his wife, Samara(Michelle), of Las Cruces, New Mexico; his grandchildren Philip Montoya and his wife Gabrielle, Alicia Montoya, McClain Bond, Ramsey Bond of Albuquerque; Teo Montoya and his wife Marinell of Miami Beach, Florida, and Anna Ramsey of Flagstaff, Arizona; nieces Tracy Ramsey Dowdy, Lynn Ramsey Stinson; nephews Bill Kayser and John Kayser; his great grandchildren Hannah and Lena Montoya; great nephews Tres Ramsey, Walc and Anthony Stinson, Aaron Kayser ,Ian Kayser, great niece Alister Ramsey. A service to celebrate Doug's life will be held at the Pro- Cathedral Church of St. Clement’s , The Very Rev. William C. Cobb, officiating, on August 9, 2007 at 2:00 p.m., followed by a reception held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Paul, 6483 Calle del Sol El Paso, Texas. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that all those wishing to honor the memory of Doug, please make a contribution to: YMCA Foundation of Metropolitan L. Wieland-701 Montana El Paso, TX 79902, El Paso Symphony Association PO Box 180 El Paso, TX 79942 Odyssey Hospice Program 7500 Viscount Ste.C83 El Paso, TX 79925 Or to a charity of your choice. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West. Please visit our online register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net