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Martin Scott Ramsey | Visitation:
Friday, November 21, 2008
3:00 PM until 7:00 PM
Kuhn Funeral Home
140 NW 2nd St.
Earlham, Io 50072
Visitation:
Friday, November 21, 2008
5:00 PM until 7:00 PM
family to greet friends
Service:
Saturday, November 22, 2008
10:00 AM
Kuhn Funeral Home
140 NW 2nd St.
Earlham, Io 50072
Special Services:
Buiral of cremains in the Earlham Cemetery
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| | | Martin Scott Ramsey
September 12, 1959 ~ November 18, 2008
Martin S. Ramsey, 49, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 18, at Kavanagh House in Des Moines.
Marty was an ordinary man who lived an extraordinary life. He found cause to celebrate in the ordinary and everyday. Born in Maywood, California on September 12, 1959, he loved adventure and was an example of how to make the most of every moment. His passions included hot air ballooning, foxhunting, downhill skiing, the outdoors, the environment, his family and his friends.
Marty graduated from Earlham High School, Class of 1978. He received his Bachelor’s of Science Degree from Iowa State University in 1984 and his doctorate of Juris Prudence from Drake University in 1996. Professionally, he was a microbiologist at University of New Mexico Hospitals, he taught phlebotomy at the Technical-Vocational Institute of Albuquerque, he was an Associate at Peer, Nelson, & Braland Law Office in Earlham, and he served as Madison County Attorney for 10 years. Most recently, he was the proprietor of Tireswing Taxidermy in Earlham.
Marty is survived by his wife of 27 years, Susan and his daughter Madison Ramsey, both of Earlham, and his daughter Collin Barnes and her husband Josh of Adel. Also surviving are his parents Connie and Rod Ramsey, his brother and sister-in-law, Sue and Murray Ramsey, his sister and brother-in-law, Denise and Bruce Rasmussen, all of Earlham. He also leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, other relatives and countless friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Martin Ramsey Memorial at Wildwood Hills Ranch, 3000 St. Charles Road, St. Charles, IA 50240.
Opening Song Chris Tyrrell
Piper,
Iowa Scottish Pipes & Drums
Welcome and Eulogy Zane Blessum
Fellow attorney/mentor
“Schoolboy Heart” Jimmy Buffet
Balloonist’s Prayer Ron Curry
Fellow pilot, pirate and
co-conspirator
“Take Another Road” Jimmy Buffet
Champagne Toast Joe Gamble
Paul Weaver
Crew chiefs
Remarks from family and friends Jeff Howell
Life long friend
Murray Ramsey
Brother
Collin Barnes
His Little Miss Magic
Sam Davis
Kindred Cowboy Spirit
“The Cape” Jerry Jeff Walker
Closing Remarks Zane Blessum
“Amazing Grace” and Recessional Chris Tyrrell
Internment at Earlham Cemetery
The winds have welcomed you with softness.
The sun has blessed you with its warm hands.
You have flown so high
and so well
That God has joined you in your laughter
and set you gently down again into
the loving arms of Mother Earth.
- Irish Balloonists Blessing
Kuhn Funeral Homes
Dexter Earlham Redfield
www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com
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