Milton Herman Ramsey
June 14, 1920 - March 19, 2018
Milton Herman Ramsey, born on the farm, but not destined to stay. Beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on March 19, 2018. Milton is survived by the girl he asked out when she was 15, the love of his life, his wife of 76 years and the mother of his children, Phyllis (Burton), daughter Marikay, son Michael, and son Thomas, and his grandchildren Wesley and Sean. Milton was preceded in death by his parents, and eleven brothers and sisters.
Born June 14, 1920 in Grandview, WA, Milton and his twin brother Morris were the youngest children of John and Minnie (Mills) Ramsey, one of the pioneer families in Grandview. Milton spent his youth on the family farm, working there during the Great Depression, realizing the importance of hard work and learning about having a purpose in life. Milton found part of that purpose when he met Phyllis when in high school. After graduating from Grandview High in 1940, Milton found more of his lifes purpose with the beginning of WWII.
Shortly after Pearl Harbor, Milton joined the U. S. Army Air Corps in January 1942. He trained in CA, NC, MA, TX, and FL before orders sent him to Duxford, England to fly P-47s with the 82nd Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, of the U. S. Eighth Army Air Corps. The P-47s flew escort for the B-17 bombers, and it was during an escort mission in January 1944 that his aircraft was hit by enemy fire, and he bailed out over France. It was only through the help of the courageous French Underground that he managed to make it to Spain, then England, and back to the U. S. by July 1944. Milton continued to serve until the end of the war.
Milton was recalled for active duty in 1953 during the Korean War, and was assigned to the Strategic Air Command in Mountain Home, ID. He was subsequently assigned to bases in Hawaii, Washington, Morocco, Spain, and his final tour of duty in New Mexico. He retired from the U. S. Air Force in August 1969 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Milton truly loved serving in the Air Force and flying gave him great joy.
Milton was a dedicated and loving husband to his wife, and was generous, giving, and helpful to his friends, of which he had many. He was an automobile enthusiast and was always searching for one of his children to &hold the flashlight& while he worked on an engine. He never met a motor he didnt like, which resulted in his restoring several Model-A Fords and a Chevy pick-up. He also loved to play golf and played into his 90s. He and Phyllis spent their retirement years traveling here and abroad with friends and family. Milton will be profoundly missed by all who knew and loved him, and he leaves a legacy as one of the many patriots from yesterday that we need to remember today.
June 14, 1920 - March 19, 2018
Milton Herman Ramsey, born on the farm, but not destined to stay. Beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on March 19, 2018. Milton is survived by the girl he asked out when she was 15, the love of his life, his wife of 76 years and the mother of his children, Phyllis (Burton), daughter Marikay, son Michael, and son Thomas, and his grandchildren Wesley and Sean. Milton was preceded in death by his parents, and eleven brothers and sisters.
Born June 14, 1920 in Grandview, WA, Milton and his twin brother Morris were the youngest children of John and Minnie (Mills) Ramsey, one of the pioneer families in Grandview. Milton spent his youth on the family farm, working there during the Great Depression, realizing the importance of hard work and learning about having a purpose in life. Milton found part of that purpose when he met Phyllis when in high school. After graduating from Grandview High in 1940, Milton found more of his lifes purpose with the beginning of WWII.
Shortly after Pearl Harbor, Milton joined the U. S. Army Air Corps in January 1942. He trained in CA, NC, MA, TX, and FL before orders sent him to Duxford, England to fly P-47s with the 82nd Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, of the U. S. Eighth Army Air Corps. The P-47s flew escort for the B-17 bombers, and it was during an escort mission in January 1944 that his aircraft was hit by enemy fire, and he bailed out over France. It was only through the help of the courageous French Underground that he managed to make it to Spain, then England, and back to the U. S. by July 1944. Milton continued to serve until the end of the war.
Milton was recalled for active duty in 1953 during the Korean War, and was assigned to the Strategic Air Command in Mountain Home, ID. He was subsequently assigned to bases in Hawaii, Washington, Morocco, Spain, and his final tour of duty in New Mexico. He retired from the U. S. Air Force in August 1969 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Milton truly loved serving in the Air Force and flying gave him great joy.
Milton was a dedicated and loving husband to his wife, and was generous, giving, and helpful to his friends, of which he had many. He was an automobile enthusiast and was always searching for one of his children to &hold the flashlight& while he worked on an engine. He never met a motor he didnt like, which resulted in his restoring several Model-A Fords and a Chevy pick-up. He also loved to play golf and played into his 90s. He and Phyllis spent their retirement years traveling here and abroad with friends and family. Milton will be profoundly missed by all who knew and loved him, and he leaves a legacy as one of the many patriots from yesterday that we need to remember today.
Milton Herman Ramsey
June 14, 1920 - March 19, 2018
Milton Herman Ramsey, born on the farm, but not destined to stay. Beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on March 19, 2018. Milton is survived by the girl he asked out when she was 15, the love of his life, his wife of 76 years and the mother of his children, Phyllis (Burton), daughter Marikay, son Michael, and son Thomas, and his grandchildren Wesley and Sean. Milton was preceded in death by his parents, and eleven brothers and sisters.
Born June 14, 1920 in Grandview, WA, Milton and his twin brother Morris were the youngest children of John and Minnie (Mills) Ramsey, one of the pioneer families in Grandview. Milton spent his youth on the family farm, working there during the Great Depression, realizing the importance of hard work and learning about having a purpose in life. Milton found part of that purpose when he met Phyllis when in high school. After graduating from Grandview High in 1940, Milton found more of his lifes purpose with the beginning of WWII.
Shortly after Pearl Harbor, Milton joined the U. S. Army Air Corps in January 1942. He trained in CA, NC, MA, TX, and FL before orders sent him to Duxford, England to fly P-47s with the 82nd Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, of the U. S. Eighth Army Air Corps. The P-47s flew escort for the B-17 bombers, and it was during an escort mission in January 1944 that his aircraft was hit by enemy fire, and he bailed out over France. It was only through the help of the courageous French Underground that he managed to make it to Spain, then England, and back to the U. S. by July 1944. Milton continued to serve until the end of the war.
Milton was recalled for active duty in 1953 during the Korean War, and was assigned to the Strategic Air Command in Mountain Home, ID. He was subsequently assigned to bases in Hawaii, Washington, Morocco, Spain, and his final tour of duty in New Mexico. He retired from the U. S. Air Force in August 1969 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Milton truly loved serving in the Air Force and flying gave him great joy.
Milton was a dedicated and loving husband to his wife, and was generous, giving, and helpful to his friends, of which he had many. He was an automobile enthusiast and was always searching for one of his children to &hold the flashlight& while he worked on an engine. He never met a motor he didnt like, which resulted in his restoring several Model-A Fords and a Chevy pick-up. He also loved to play golf and played into his 90s. He and Phyllis spent their retirement years traveling here and abroad with friends and family. Milton will be profoundly missed by all who knew and loved him, and he leaves a legacy as one of the many patriots from yesterday that we need to remember today.
June 14, 1920 - March 19, 2018
Milton Herman Ramsey, born on the farm, but not destined to stay. Beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on March 19, 2018. Milton is survived by the girl he asked out when she was 15, the love of his life, his wife of 76 years and the mother of his children, Phyllis (Burton), daughter Marikay, son Michael, and son Thomas, and his grandchildren Wesley and Sean. Milton was preceded in death by his parents, and eleven brothers and sisters.
Born June 14, 1920 in Grandview, WA, Milton and his twin brother Morris were the youngest children of John and Minnie (Mills) Ramsey, one of the pioneer families in Grandview. Milton spent his youth on the family farm, working there during the Great Depression, realizing the importance of hard work and learning about having a purpose in life. Milton found part of that purpose when he met Phyllis when in high school. After graduating from Grandview High in 1940, Milton found more of his lifes purpose with the beginning of WWII.
Shortly after Pearl Harbor, Milton joined the U. S. Army Air Corps in January 1942. He trained in CA, NC, MA, TX, and FL before orders sent him to Duxford, England to fly P-47s with the 82nd Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, of the U. S. Eighth Army Air Corps. The P-47s flew escort for the B-17 bombers, and it was during an escort mission in January 1944 that his aircraft was hit by enemy fire, and he bailed out over France. It was only through the help of the courageous French Underground that he managed to make it to Spain, then England, and back to the U. S. by July 1944. Milton continued to serve until the end of the war.
Milton was recalled for active duty in 1953 during the Korean War, and was assigned to the Strategic Air Command in Mountain Home, ID. He was subsequently assigned to bases in Hawaii, Washington, Morocco, Spain, and his final tour of duty in New Mexico. He retired from the U. S. Air Force in August 1969 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Milton truly loved serving in the Air Force and flying gave him great joy.
Milton was a dedicated and loving husband to his wife, and was generous, giving, and helpful to his friends, of which he had many. He was an automobile enthusiast and was always searching for one of his children to &hold the flashlight& while he worked on an engine. He never met a motor he didnt like, which resulted in his restoring several Model-A Fords and a Chevy pick-up. He also loved to play golf and played into his 90s. He and Phyllis spent their retirement years traveling here and abroad with friends and family. Milton will be profoundly missed by all who knew and loved him, and he leaves a legacy as one of the many patriots from yesterday that we need to remember today.
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