Obituary of Frederic Ramsay

FREDERIC RAMSAY Husband, Father, Grandfather/Poppa, Journalist, Photographer and Author Fred Ramsay of Regina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. He was born in Ile-a-le-Crosse, Saskatchewan, July 9, 1935. Left to celebrate his life are his loving wife of 57 years, Blenda Ramsay (nee Pearson); his three adoring children, Sheree (Dave) Richardson, Pam Uhl and Rob (Corrie) Ramsay; his six grandchildren, Sharla (Kevin) Blackett, Dustin and Jennifer Richardson, Karly Uhl, Ava and Maisa Ramsay; and his four great-grandchildren, Devstin, Audi-Rae and Kennley-Grace Richardson and Ramsay Blackett. He is also survived by his siblings Charlie Ramsay, Willa (Gary) Vellinga, Alice (late John) Jarbeau and Vicki (late Luddy) Yaremko. He was predeceased by his parents Clara and George Ramsay; and his brother Jim (late Ann) Ramsay. Fred was a passionate writer and photographer. After graduating from the Saskatoon Technical School, he began his career as a reporter for the Saskatoon Star Phoenix, the Moose Jaw Times Herald and the Calgary Herald. After, he worked in Public Relations for the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool for seven years and SaskPower for 27 years. While at SaskPower, he was the editor of Hilines magazine for many years. Fred took hundreds of photos while reporting which enhanced his love for photography. Once retired, Fred focused his time on his growing family but also began a picture Framing Business in his home. He also authored two books of humorous short stories about his life and accomplishments, "Hit the Road, Fred "and "Hit the Road again, Fred". Fred was also known as Mr. Fix-it and there was no job too big or too small. His many hobbies included: developing and framing his own photographs, gardening, building butterfly houses, tinkering with Volkswagen beetles and he even carved a totem pole in the backyard. He was a voracious reader and always had at least three books on the go. Fred was a kind and thoughtful man who always put others first. He was a great listener and always knew how to bring a smile to your face. He was an inspiration to all who met him and he will be deeply missed by his family and friends. The family would like to thank Dr. David Warden as well as the staff at Santa Maria for their kindness and dedication to Fred's care. A Celebration of Fred’s Life will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 4825 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, on Monday, December 29, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Friends so wishing may make donations, in memoriam, to Christ Lutheran Church, Santa Maria Senior Citizens' Home, 4215 Regina Avenue, Regina, SK, S4S 0J5 or Polio Regina Inc, 825 McDonald Street, Regina, SK, S4N 2X5.