June 13, 1944 – May 21, 2018
A Beautiful Life
A beautiful life came to an end, he died as he lived, everyone’s friend. In our hearts, a memory will always be kept, of one we loved, and will never forget.
Bill Ramsey was born in Coalinga on June 13, 1944 and died on Monday, May 21, 2018 at the age of 73.
At age 19, Bill married Molene Lawley in September of 1963. Bill worked various jobs until he finally was hired by the company his father, James Sampson Ramsey, had worked for, West States Petroleum, in 1969. He dedicated over 30+ years to working and managing the oil fields of Coalinga. Bill was a very hard working man his whole life, loving husband, father, and friend.
Bill is survived by his three children, Robert Ramsey and his wife Miyuki, Karrie Ramsey, and Ken Kelley and wife Vicki; his five grandchildren, Kim Scheerer, Kristopher Kelley, Madoka, Erika and Kento Ramsey; four great great grandchildren, Ashton and Tyler Scheerer, Kristopher and Katie Kelley, his siblings Jim Ramsey, Wanda Comerer, Jeanie Blake and her husband Mike, and Ron Ramsey and his wife Norma. Bill is also survived by his loving companion, Darlene Church plus very loving extended family and friends. Bill is proceeded in death by his wife, Molene Ramsey, his parents James (Sam) and Iva Ramsey, seven siblings (Sharleen Henry, Lilburn Ramsey, Ralph Ramsey, Pauline Gordon, Christine Morrow, Ed Ramsey, and Dianne Ramsey).
Graveside services will be held Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 10 am at Pleasant Valley Cemetery 40054 Calaveras Avenue in Coalinga, CA. A Celebration of Bill’s life will immediately follow at The Eagles Lodge 156 W. Durian Avenue, Coalinga.
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