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Lauren W. Ramsey

Birth	:	12 Oct 1915 Dwight, Morris County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	14 Oct 2014 Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Council Grove, Morris County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.6581900, -96.5010900
Plot	:	Section 2/Block 43/E. P. Ramsey
Inscription	:	Parents of Lynda, Lorna, Lana, Lissa, Lora
Description	:	Lauren W. Ramsey, 99, passed away Tuesday, October 14 in Overland Park, Kansas. He was born October 12, 1915 in Dwight, Kansas to Harry and May Vera (Taylor) Ramsey. Growing up in the Morris County area he graduated from Parkerville High School. He attended Kansas State University prior to joining the U.S. Army in February, 1943. Serving as a 1st Lieutenant with the 82nd Airborne Division, during World War II, he spent the majority of his service in Europe where he made combat jumps in Holland, Italy, Sicily, as well as Africa. He received multiple commendations including the... Read More	Lauren W. Ramsey, 99, passed away Tuesday, October 14 in Overland Park, Kansas. He was born October 12, 1915 in Dwight, Kansas to Harry and May Vera (Taylor) Ramsey. Growing up in the Morris County area he graduated from Parkerville High School. He attended Kansas State University prior to joining the U.S. Army in February, 1943. Serving as a 1st Lieutenant with the 82nd Airborne Division, during World War II, he spent the majority of his service in Europe where he made combat jumps in Holland, Italy, Sicily, as well as Africa. He received multiple commendations including the Bronze Star. He completed his tour of duty serving as a jump instructor at Fort Benning, Georgia prior to his discharge in December of 1945. On May 14, 1945 he married Edwinna Stubblefield in Little Rock, Arkansas. They spent their early married life in White City, KS prior to moving to Council Grove in 1962.Due to failing health, they moved to Overland Park, KS in August 2010, to be near family. Lauren was an agent for Farm Bureau Insurance, before opening his own independent insurance agency; twice he received the Outstanding Agent of the Year Award. Active in many local organizations, Lauren served as past president of the Council Grove Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club and Council Grove Country Club. He was also a member of the Greater Morris County Economic Development Corporation, VFW and American Legion, as well as serving on multiple committees of the Council Grove United Methodist Church. An avid golfer, Lauren shot three holes-in-one and also enjoyed riding and raising Tennessee Walker horses. He is survived by his five daughters: Lynda (Bradley) Admire, Emporia, KS; Lorna McNeal, Merriam, KS; Lana Bennett, Overland Park, KS; Lissa Ramsey-Large, Kansas City, MO; and Lora (Bill) Durkes, Lake Winnebago, MO. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and four step-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and brother Taylor Ramsey. A service honoring his life will be held at the Council Grove United Methodist Church on Friday, Oct. 24, 2014 at 11a.m., with an inurnment immediately following in Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Council Grove United Methodist Church. Source: Council Grove (KS) Republican \| Friday, October 17, 2014 \| pages 1, 2

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Lauren W. Ramsey's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Council Grove, Morris County, USA.
When did Lauren W. Ramsey death?
Lauren W. Ramsey death on 14 Oct 2014 in Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 38.6581900
Longitude: -96.5010900

Family Members:

Parent

Harry H. Ramsey

(1890 - 1975)

May Vera Taylor Ramsey

(1890 - 1955)

Spouse

Edwinna Livingston Stubblefield Ramsey

(1921 - 2012)

Siblings

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenwood Cemetery
Council Grove, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6581900, -96.5010900

2. Calvary Cemetery
Council Grove, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6567001, -96.5111008

3. Sunnyslope Memorial Gardens
Council Grove, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6796700, -96.4644400

4. Four Mile Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.6086200, -96.5097000

5. Little John Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.6568300, -96.4175100

6. Hebrank Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.7172000, -96.4260100

7. Raglan Cemetery
Dunlap, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6370100, -96.3942700

8. Pleasant View Cemetery
Council Grove, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5948000, -96.5880700

9. Kelso Cemetery
Parkerville, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7496986, -96.5714035

10. Downing Cemetery
Kelso, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7467650, -96.5851850

11. Comiskey Cemetery
Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6521988, -96.3535995

12. Gilbert Family Cemetery
Bushong, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6895800, -96.3458500

13. Garfield Cemetery
Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7817001, -96.4591980

14. Highland Cemetery
Wilsey, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6678009, -96.6716995

15. Dunlap Colored Cemetery
Dunlap, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5875015, -96.3538971

16. Dunlap Cemetery
Dunlap, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5792007, -96.3538971

17. Wilsey Cemetery
Wilsey, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6381569, -96.6880646

18. Ramsey-Black Cemetery
Parkerville, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7606010, -96.6449966

19. Beman Cemetery
Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8072014, -96.4266968

20. Sommer Cemetery
Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7595700, -96.6720800

21. Parker-Highland Cemetery
Parkerville, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7675018, -96.6682968

22. Agnes City Cemetery
Bushong, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6880989, -96.2799988

23. Sunnyside Cemetery
Bushong, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6083900, -96.2853700

24. Swartz Cemetery
Dwight, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8274994, -96.5622025