This evening at 6:30 my sweet Ramsy breathed his last breath and went to live with Jesus. He died at home in his own bed, with me and the kids around him telling him that it was ok for him to go, and that he could just rest. It was a sweet time, just right for us. I am so glad that I could take care of him at home, and that he had so little pain. He was my favourite person, and my heart is breaking but I am also at peace.
We will post updates here over the next few days, letting you know about funeral plans and so on.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May the God of all comfort and peace be very present and may you feel the prayers of others upholding you in the coming days and months.
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Dear Shannon, Katie, Tom, and Jane,
ReplyDeleteI am weeping with you all as I write this. I had just come home from visiting Grandma Elsie, and found that Lloyd had left a message about Ramsy's passing. Even though we were trying to accept that this would come about, it is still such a shock and so very sad.
I had just shared your moving writing from your last blog with Grandma tonight. You have never been far from our thoughts and prayers.
Grandma will be very sad! I pray that you will feel God's comfort and peace as you go through the difficult days of funeral planning as you are greiving the loss of your loving husband and dad.
Thank you for sharing your incredibly painful journey with us so faithfully. I hold you in such high esteem and wish I could wrap my arms around you right now.
Much love,
Eileen
I am so sorry for you loss in your family. Even tho we have not maintained contact over the years I have enjoyed seeing you in places around town, and have always considered you both to be very influential and integral in my life as friends and walk with Christ! You have been there in my time of need and I will happily do the same for your beautiful family. I love you all dearly and I will continue to pray for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteOh Shannon. My heart breaks for you and the kids and my soul is saddened. Ramsy has touched many lives and will be greatly missed. I will continue to pray for you and the kids for God's love and strength to envelop you.
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Hi Shannon, as the tears stream down my face I thank God for you, for Ramsy, for Katy, Tom and Jane and for the care that you all gave him so he could be where it really mattered most, in the arms of his family who loves him so. I so appreciate being able to follow this and please know that we will continue to uphold your family in prayer. We thank God for the impact you all have had on our family and for the touch of the life of your family on our church.
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ReplyDeleteWe have been praying for your family since Heather shared your blog address on her facebook page. We are so sad to hear of Ramsy's passing. Praying that God will give you strength and peace with each day.
Paul and Julie Higman
I remember in 2002 my brother and I were going to the national youth conference and Ramsy came up to us in the hall prior to going and said that he had our prayer cards and would be praying for us while at the conference. He was soo genuine and we were super excited! To this day I sill speak of and remember him fondly from his time at Eastview.
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ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry and hold you and your kids up in prayer.
Steve & Colleen Wriston
Dear Shannon
ReplyDeleteAfter the sabbatical your family spent here in Nanaimo a couple of years ago, you have been bonded with us in the Spirit. Now we grieve with you in that Spirit. I fondly remember the pastor to pastor conversations Ramsey and had as we wrestled with what it means to be a church in our cities today.
Our blessings and condolences are with you, Katie, Tom, and Jane during this season
James Toews
For Ramsy...joy, joy! He passed through heaven's gates to be with Jesus.
ReplyDeleteFor Shannon, Katie, Tom, and Jane...sad, very sad. You've lost your favourite person, loving husband,and great fun-loving dad.
With tears, we pray for you.
Love you,
Richard & Hanny
Although I have not learned to know the family, Lloyd and I have been friends for more than three decades. My deepest condolences to Lloyd and the entire family.
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Dear Shannon & kids,
ReplyDeleteI was so very sad to hear that Ramsey passed away last night. You all have been in my thoughts and prayers so very much. Your relationship reminds me so much of my own and I can not imagine what all you have journeyed through this year. I am so very proud of you and how you have cared for Ramsey and that he was able to pass at home with all of you around him. You are an amazing woman and I just want to ask God to wrap His arms around you as I cry for my younger cousin Shanny today. Hugs and love Becky
I've never met you but have been following your blog for a while. The wisdom expressed in "Sad" touched my soul; today's "Sadder" news makes my heart ache for your family. You have modeled a child of God walking a difficult path. May God comfort your hearts and your spirits as you grieve and walk on.
ReplyDeleteDear Shannon and kids,
ReplyDeleteHow my heart breaks to hear about Ramsey's home going, and will be praying that you are feel tangible arms of the Lord around you. I will be praying for you as you walk the road ahead over the next days, months and years. We know God is Sovereign but that doesn't always mean we understand his timing. This is one of those times. May you feel the love and the prayers of those who love and care for you all.
Joy & Alvin Klassen
I want to send my deepest condolences to your family. I pray that the lord will give you all the strength you need to get through the coming days. He is in a beautiful place where he is free of pain and illness, god bless you all.
ReplyDeleteThis world has lost a great preacher, a wonderful musician, a dedicated dad and husband, and a dear, dear friends to our kids - in this we grieve with you. Ramsy is standing inside Heaven's gates, watching over his family.
ReplyDeleteHenry & Lois Sevcenko
Dearest Shannon,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. May you and the kids rest in more grace, comfort , peace and love than you ever thought was available. You are such an amazing wife, mom and friend. Thank you for being so gracious in allowing us to share in your journey so far. Please continue to allow us to support you in the next seasons of your journey.
Lots of love,
Roxanne (Hobart / Collie) Price
You are all in our prayers.....as this community mourns the loss of a wonderful man. We are blessed he touched our lives.
ReplyDeleteJoanne, Blaine, Delaney, Shelby, Brandon and Parker Page
Shannon, we were so sad to hear of Ramsey's passing. We have such good memories of your time in Kelowna. Camping, fishing, king's kids, musicals etc, etc. We will be praying for you & the kids over the next weeks as you deal with this incredible loss of a wonderful man of God.
ReplyDeleteWe mourn with you, thank you for allowing us to be a part of your journey.
Much love,
Brian & Cindy Schellenberg
My tears and prayers are flowing for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteShannon, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Although we grew up together (Ramsy and I), life events separated us. As I heard the news from my parents my heart became very heavy as it is now. I pray for you and your kids that God will give you strength and His peace as you have endured this loss. Ramsy was a man who sought after God and an example to many
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Ron and Pat Poetker
my friend. I have just come across your blog this evening, through Rebekah's, which I just caught up on reading as well. This is the first I had heard about Ramsy's diagnosis. I'm so sorry this has happened to you. We are nearing the end of treatment for our youngest son's leukemia, diagnosed 3 years ago. I have read all your posts up until this one, and now must get to bed. I will read more tomorrow. Thank you for sharing. I have thought of you often over the years since leaving WPG, and have fond memories of the time spent with your sweet family. I hope to reconnect. xo Rachel Zalinko
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