Leon C. "Lee" Ramsdell, age 70, went home to be with the Lord October 10, 2013. Lee was born November 26, 1942 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, son of the late Norma (Doran) and Carroll Ramsdell. He graduated from Climax-Scotts High School in 1961 and was married to his sweetheart, Janet L. Jenkins, on October 7, 1961. Lee and Jan were exceedingly blessed in raising 7 children in their 52 years of marriage. For over 30 years, he barbered at the Galloway Barber Shop. In that time, Lee enjoyed cutting hair for generations of Bethany residents. He delighted in the many friendships he made at the shop and among the businesses in Bethany. All who knew him knew of his faith and relationship with Jesus Christ. Other than this, Lee's family was most important to him. He was preceded in death by his son, Ethan C. Ramsdell and 7 grandchildren. Lee is survived by his wife, Jan, of Yukon and their 6 children, Deann (Mike) Ross of Yukon, Nick (Marti) Ramsdell of Yukon, Stacy (Scott) Cain of Evergreen, CO, Stefanie (Cory) Bos of Yukon, Emily Gilliland of Yukon, and Jeff (Jessica) Ramsdell of Edmond. Lee is also survived by his 26 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, his brothers, Dean (Debbie) Ramsdell of Climax, MI and Randy (Holly) Ramsdell of Portage, MI; nieces, nephews, and a lifetime of friends. Services will be held Tuesday, October 15, 11:00AM at The Gate church, 7700 N. Council Rd, OKC, OK. Interment to follow in Frisco Cemetery in Yukon, OK. Viewing times will be Sunday, 2PM-9PM, Monday 9AM-9PM at Mercer-Adams Funeral Service, Bethany, OK. In lieu of flower, the family would encourage gifts in memoriam to: support.woundedwarriorproject.org and www.orphanspromise.org
Family Visitation
Monday, October 14, 2013
06:00 AM - 08:00 PM Mercer-Adams Funeral Service
3925 N. Asbury
Bethany, OK 73008
Funeral Service
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
11:00 AM The Gate Church
7700 N. Council Road
Oklahoma City, OK