Evelyn Irene Ramsey

Evelyn Irene Ramsey, age 80, of La Grande and formerly of Summerville, died Monday, December 30, 2002 at the Grande Ronde Hospital.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 3, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Friends may call on Thursday from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley.
Mrs. Ramsey was born on January 7, 1922, the daughter of William and Hallie (Bottles) Sanderson in Miles City, Montana. The family moved to Summerville when she was a young child. She attended the Dry Creek School in Summerville. In 1950 she married Howard Ramsey. He preceded her in death in 1996.

Mrs. Ramsey loved quilting and crafting. She enjoyed Western and Mystery novels. Her family was a very important part of her life.

Survivors include her sons, Gary Marcum of Portland and William Marcum of Mountain Home, Idaho; seven grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; sisters, Dorothy Craig of Summerville and Wanda Pointer of Island City; brother, Billy Sanderson of Elgin; many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Her brothers, Donald and Kenneth Sanderson preceded her in death.

Those who wish may make contributions in memory of Mrs. Ramsey to the Summerville Cemetery Chapel Restoration Project in care of Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 7th Street, La Grande, Oregon 97850.