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BIRTH INFO |
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Date of Birth:
June 28, 1920 |
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Place of Birth: Watersboro, South Carolina |
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Nick Names: D.P., Deep, Dave |
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FAMILY |
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Mother: |
Beatrice Elizabeth Reynolds
Ramsey * |
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Father: |
David Pritchard Ramsey
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Brothers: |
Wycliff Hillis
Ramsey
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Lamar Julius Ramsey
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Emmet Steven
Ramsey (Sr)
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Sisters: |
Gladys Elizabeth Ramsey Edenfield |
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MARRIAGE /
RELATIONSHIP |
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Step Children: |
Larry Owen
Tucker *
(1942 - 2001)
(Dortha's son from previous marriage) |
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SCHOOLING |
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Elementary: Deland, Florida |
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Middle / Jr High: |
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High School: |
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College / University: |
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Trade School: |
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MILITARY |
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Branch of Service:
Army
Air Force |
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Rank at Discharge/Retirement: |
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Years of Service: 2 Yrs |
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During Which War: WWII |
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Stationed In: Australia. Philippines, Japan |
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OCCUPATIONS |
Air Craft
Mechanic / Military: Army Air Force
Ramsey Brothers Meat Market (Owner / Butcher w/brother Steve Ramsey)
Race Horse Owner / Trainer (Caliente, Mexico)
Rohr Corporation: FAA (Federal Aviation Admin) / Quality Control Inspector |
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DECEASED INFO |
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Childhood
Health Issues: |
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Adult Health
Issues: Stroke
/ Brain Aneurism / June 13, 1996 |
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Date of Death:
July 24, 2000 |
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Place of Death: El Cajon, CA (Chase Healthcare Facility) |
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Age at Death: 79 Yrs |
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Cause of Death: Major Stroke July 21, 2000 / Died 3 days
later |
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Burial / Internment:
Glenn Abbey Cemetery / Bonita, CA |
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FAMILY NOTES:
►Father David Pritchard
Ramsey was killed by a train as he drove a truck (Independent Truck
Driver) delivering fruit from Florida to South Carolina. Dave was 21 when
his father died.
►Was inducted into the Army Air Force during WWII and spend most of his
time stationed in Australia (His favorite place on earth). Was also
stationed in the Philippines & Japan.
► Owned RAMSEY BROTHERS
MEAT MARKET / 1st & Date St, San Diego, CA (Now I-5) with brothers, Emmet Steven Ramsey, Wycliff Hillis
Ramsey & Lamar Ramsey in San Diego, Ca (1950).
►Bought 654 Jefferson Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910 on June 13, 1953 and
owned it til his death on July 24, 2000.
►Was an avid Table Tennis player and was on the Board of Directors of the
largest Table Tennis club in the USA for 35 yrs. (San Diego Table Tennis
Association/ SDTTA). Was the first person inducted into the SDTTA Hall of
Fame in 1991)
►Worked as an FAA Inspector / Quality Control at Rohr Aircraft Corp /
Retired after 32 Yrs in April 1984. |
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1920 - 2000 |
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CONTACT
INFO |
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Last Known Address |
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c/o Pamela Ramsey
PO Box 212233
Chula Vista, CA 91921
PKR@PamelaRamsey.com |
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ACTIVITIES / SPORTS |
Table Tennis
Little League Coaching
Walking / Jogging
Driving / Road Trips
Climbing / Hiking
Square Dancing (1960's)
Horseback Riding / Roping |
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HOBBIES / INTERESTS |
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Grand Children
History / Adventurer |
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ORGANIZATIONS |
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San Diego Table Tennis Assoc.
Treasurer 35
Yrs |
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TRIVIA |
Named After:
Father: David P. Ramsey |
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Resemble Family Member(s): |
Favorite Phrase:
"Yall
come back now, ya hear"
"Top of the Morning to Ya Lass!" |
Places Lived:
San Diego, CA
Deland, Florida
Australia, Philippines, Japan |
Places Traveled:
49 of the 50 States
Australia, Philippines, Japan
Mexico / Hawaii |
Other:
Met Astronaut Neil Armstrong. |
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Was with the 1st military forces to set foot in Japan after WWII. |
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SOMETHING FUN ABOUT ME
THAT MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW |
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Was named D.P. Ramsey
(initials only) at birth and had to name himself when he entered
the military. He choose David after his father who was killed by
a train around that time. |
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ETHNIC BACKGROUND |
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Scottish, Irish, English |
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RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE |
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Baptist |
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