James "Brad" Bradley Ramsay
October 1st, 2016
RAMSAY, James Bradley
March 24, 1957 - October 1, 2016
Brad passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Hospice surrounded by love after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He will be greatly missed, but lovingly remembered by his wife, Linda; son, Craig (Jen); daughter, Carrie (Eric) Belich; daughter, Melissa (Brandon) Shaw; six grandchildren that inspired "Grandpa" on his hard fought journey, Belle and Braxton Ramsay, Kyle and Brett Belich, & Taryn and Hunter Shaw. He will also be sadly missed by his mother-in-law, Margaret Glew; sister, Dianne (John) Costa; brothers, Richard (Wendy), Doug (Barb), Keith (Sharon); sister and brothers-in-law, Karen Ramsay, Sharon Johannson, Jo-Ann and Garry Bosley, Doug and Karen Johannson, Blair and Cindy Johannson, Wade Johannson; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles and many friends. Brad was predeceased by his dad and mom, Roy and Lila; brother, Bruce; father-in-law, Chris Johannson; sister-in-law, Colleen Johannson; niece, Candice Bosley; and nephews, John Paul Costa and Brett Johannson.
He was a farmer at heart and lived for the farm life. Many memories will be held close at heart. A Memorial Service will be held at the Harvest Center Westerner Park, 4847A-19 Street, Red Deer, AB on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.
Please be advised that paid parking will be in effect on Saturday at the Harvest Centre, if you are in attendance for the service for Brad - please advise the parking lot attendant and parking fees will be waived.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Brad’s memory to the Red Deer Hospice Society, 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4R 3S6; The Red Deer Lending Cupboard Society, 5406C-43 Street, Red Deer, AB, T4N 1C9; or to Central Alberta Cancer Centre (Volunteer Coffee Cart) 3942 - 50A Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4N 4E7.
Messages:
We are deeply saddened to hear of Brad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this very difficult time.
Linda, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, it's so tragic! I remember going to your wedding and Brad was so happy to have you as his wife. Many years have passed since that happy day, I just hope and pray you find the strength to get thru this sorrowful event in your life. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Our deepest condolences to Linda and all of the family. So sad to hear of your loss. May you feel God's presence and peace in this difficult time. Please share our thoughts and prayers with Dianne, Dick, Doug, Keith and their families as well. We are sorry that we were unable to attend the memorial service. I was away and did not know about Brad's passing until today and was too late. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Pat and Ted
Dear Linda and Family. My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend. Although you can't see him now, hold him in your hearts until you meet again. Prayers for you all. Millie Little.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Sending our deepest condolences & prayers at this very difficult and sad time!
We wish to send you our deepest condolences to your family on the losing of Brad. He will be missed on our visits out west, always liked to visit with him, miss his laugh its one of a kind. Sorry for your loss
The Valli family were sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours in this difficult time.
Our family wishes to send our condolences on the passing of Brad and our thoughts n prayers to the family
May God give you Linda and your Family strength and comfort at this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Please know we keep you in our heart, and pray god gives you strength. ❤️
Carrie, Eric, Kyle and Brett, Our condolences for the loss of your dad and grandpa. With sympathy, Aaron, Beth and Heath