Theodore "Ted" Steven Ramsey

Our beloved brother, uncle, cousin, and friend Theodore “Ted” Steven Ramsey was the eldest of seven children, his mother was Barbara Jean Ramsey and his father was Rev. Arthur Mason. Theodore was born on February 15th, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan. In 1959 he moved to Iowa with his mother where he was educated in the Des Moines public school system and graduated from Des Moines Technical High School.

Ted had many talents, but he was best known for his musical genius, manifested through his ability to play multiple instruments, sing, and dance. He was also known for his quick wit and infectious humor. He enjoyed being an active member of his singing group which often performed a litany of songs by the Temptations. He worked as a musician, he was requested to play and sing for various social occasions. In his spare time he enjoyed being with family and friends or watching karate “Bruce Lee” or western movies.

Ted was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Ramsey, grandparents, Louise and Theodore Ramsey, his parents, Barbara Ramsey-Carr, his father Rev. Arthur Mason, and his brother Larry Carr He is survived by his loving family; Sister, De’Borah Carr-Pool (Rufus), brothers, David Carr, King H. Carr, Bates Carr(Debra), Milton E. Carr (Jennifer) eldest cousin, Rick Ramsey and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Ted had a major impact on each of our lives. He was always supportive and encouraging in both words and deeds. Furthermore, his persistence, devotion and dedication to all of us was an inspiration. He will always be loved and live in our hearts.

OUR DEEPEST GRATITUDE

Because you cared, you came to share, beautiful flowers and words of prayers. Because you cared enough to do, words of comfort from cards, came too. Because you cared, we were not alone, calls and visits reached our home.

Because you cared; we’re able to bear, the grief and sorrow-we are not in despair Because you cared we’re praying too, for God’s richest blessings to be bestowed on each of you.

The Family of Theodore S. Ramsey