Jane Wilson Ramsey

Jane Wilson Ramsey, 78, passed away June 29, 2013 surrounded by family in Kenmore, WA. She was born February 5, 1935 in Colon, Panama. Although Jane lived in Panama, Maine, Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, Arizona, and California as a child, she did not like being called an Army brat; she preferred "daughter of a soldier who saved Western Civilization." After WWII, her family relocated permanently to Seattle where she attended Lincoln High School and the University of Washington; as a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority, she met her husband-to-be, Richard "Dick" Ramsey.

Jane was renowned for her direct manner and dry wit. She loved fine art and liked travel, especially in France. Some of her fondest memories were two years living in France as a newlywed, while Dick served in the U.S. Army, protecting France against the Red Menace. Upon return, Jane created a loving and stable home for her husband and children - a home with much laughter. She also helped Dick grow his business, Ostroms Drug & Gift in Kenmore, for over 20 years.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents, Colonel Ernest Wilson and Blanche Ward Wilson. She is survived by Richard "Dick" Ramsey, her husband of 56 years; son Todd (Kerry) and their children, Richard Ramsey and Liberty Ramsey; daughter Laura Beaton (Mitch) and their children Keiran Beaton and Aidan Beaton; son Colin (Lori); and sisters Linda Welshons (Ron) and Peg Thornton.