On Monday, February 3, 2014, a loving husband, brother, uncle and friend left this world to go to a much better place. Ramsey McKee Adair was born on May 21, 1930, to James R.M. and Anna (Riemath) Adair in Yankton, South Dakota. At an early age, the family moved to Firesteel, DS where Ramsey spent his early boyhood days until his family moved to Timber Lake, SD. In Timber Lake is where he was enrolled in the fifth grade and then later graduated from high school with the class of 1948. On September 14, 1958 he married the love of his life LaVon Badure in Timber Lake, SD.
After graduating, he worked at the Firesteel coal mine with his good friend “Smitty”. He then worked for Moreau Grand Electric Cooperative in Timber Lake as a lineman until he was drafted into the Army. After being discharged from the Army, Ramsey worked for 35 years for Mid-Yellowstone Electric Cooperative in Hysham as a Line Superintendent under the supervision of his mentor and friend, Carl Egge. Ramsey also owned Hysham Electric.
Ramsey was proud of his military service having served in the Army Combat Infantry in Korea. He received the Bronze Star Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal. He was a life member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the 15th Infantry Regiment Association. Ramsey belonged to the Community Presbyterian Church of Hysham, Lions Club, American Legion Post 11, Hysham Masonic Lodge No. 129.
He served the town of Hysham as Fire Chief and Councilman for many years, and he was appointed to the office of Mayor for one year to fill the vacancy caused with the resignation of Cletus Taylor.
His devotion to the Community Presbyterian Church was proven by his service with a total of 24 years as Ruling elder and 3 years as a Deacon.
Ramsey loved to reminisce about his youth in Firesteel and Timber Lake. He often told stories of his memories he had. He loved to tease the kids and have a joke or wild story to tell the grownups.
Ramsey is survived by his loving wife, LaVon “Vonnie”, brother Jim (Cornelia) Adair, sister Beatrice Burch, and Adair nephews Jim and Randy and all of the numerous Badure nieces and nephews.
We will miss your sense of humor, my dancing partner, and your love of life and yes, even your German and Korean song, but as you would tell us: “So Be It!”
Funeral Services will be Monday, February 10, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Community Presbyterian Church in Hysham. Burial will follow services in the Hysham Vale Memorial Cemetery. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is assisting the family with these arrangements and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Monday February 10, 2014
Community Presbyterian Church
Hysham, MT 59038
Interment with Full Military Honors
Following Services
Monday February 10, 2014
Hysham Vale Memorial Cemetery
Hysham, MT 59038
Luncheon
Following Graveside Services
Monday February 10, 2014
Hysham Community Center
Hysham, MT 59038
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Monday February 10, 2014
Community Presbyterian Church
Hysham, MT 59038
Interment with Full Military Honors
Following Services
Monday February 10, 2014
Hysham Vale Memorial Cemetery
Hysham, MT 59038
Luncheon
Following Graveside Services
Monday February 10, 2014
Hysham Community Center
Hysham, MT 59038
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Ken Kotar says
Had the chance to know Ramsey, he was a great guy and always fun to be around, I also learned a lot from him, a great guy. My prayers are with him and his family.
Janiece Adams says
Ram Adair was the kindest,most gentle person you would ever want to meet. He and Vonnie were the perfect couple,they would have been great parents and they would have been fantastic grandparents. I feel very fortunate to have know Ramsey as long as I did. When you look up the defination of a gentleman, it was just what Ram was a
Gentle Man!!!! In closing Ram’s favorite saying were just three simple words “So BE IT”.
J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family of Ramsey McKee Adair – I am sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in many great memories of Mr. Adair. The promise of Paradise, the perfect conditions God originally arranged for mankind in the Garden of Eden will be fulfilled including God’s “will being done as in Heaven also upon Earth” (Matthew 6:9, 10). Also the Bible promises a resurrection of dear family members and friends that we have lost (John 5:28, 29). I hope that you are comforted by the many wonderful Bible promises (John 17:3).
Debby and Jim Boyle says
Dear Vonnie – We are so sorry to hear of your loss – Ramsey was a great guy and a dear friend to Mom and Dad. God’s blessings on your and your family at this difficult time.
Pete Berta says
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times. May the memories of Ramsey help you find peace. My memories of Ramsey walking up the highway in the early morning hours will always remain. God Bless.
Pete D. Berta
Susan Gibb & Ric Tieman says
LaVon:
We’re vacationing with Dave & Gail Kimball and read your sad news just now. Pleease accept sincere condolences from all of us. This is such a loss for you and his family and for our beloved Hysham community; it was wonderful to read all of his accomplishments. I still fondly remember your time as youth group leaders in Hysham Community Church. You were so cute as a young married couple! May God bless you and keep you. Susan Gibb
Karen Engle Mouat says
Dear LaVon,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss of Ramsey. Mom had so many wonderful stories about Ramsey while she worked with him, I know it made her time there much more exciting. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God’s peace and comfort be with you.
Rick & Karen
Dave and Gail Kimball says
LaVon and Family,
We learned of Ramsy’s passing from Joan while in Mexico. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Ramsey was such a dedicated and vital member of the Hysham community. We will remember him for his wonderful sense of humor and friendship.
Dave and Gail
Pearl Hummel says
Vonnie
What a friend he was!! I knew Ramsey from the day he moved to Timber Lake and graduated with him in 48. He was always such a great guy to have around. My brother Bob and he were great hunting buddies and we both send our sincere sympathy to y9u in this time of great loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Jeanne Badure says
Thinking of you LaVon and feel so bad we can’t be there for you. We will miss Ramsey so much as he was always the life of the party. We will always cherish all the good times we had together. Hope to see you sometime soon and spend some time with you.
Rhonda lea Martinez says
Aunt Vonnie,
Thinking of you and sending you lots of love and light. Uncle Ramsey shall always be in my memories and close to my heart. What a GREAT Uncle! Am so glad that I was blessed to have him in my life.
Love your niece,
Rhonda
Rhonda
Rod Iverson says
LaVon, my condolences on your loss, my prayers are with you.
Rod
Vernon Foster says
06/20/2015 I just learned of the passing of my “Uncle Ramsey” Through the years our side of the family had little communication. I remember Ramsey as having a German shepherd, a cool convertible T-bird and a pretty wife. I think I may have last seen him in the 1960’s. He was a favorite. I am sad to say I did not know much about him until I read this. Thanks and my sincerest and kindest regards to Vonnie and all the family.