Ramsey

Irene Ramsey, 94, of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully Sept. 7.

Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she will be missed for her adventurous spirit, beautiful smile, toughness and ability to accomplish whatever she set out to do.

She was born Mary Irene Meyer to Reuben and Mary Douty Meyer in Loganton, Pa.

Mrs. Ramsey grew up in a dairy farming community. She graduated with degrees from both Lock Haven University and The Pennsylvania State University and began working in Butler, where she met and married William Allen Ramsey in June of 1942. The pair spent the next 62 years in Butler, raising three children, running a successful dairy business and serving their community and the Presbyterian Church.

Mrs. Ramsey’s community activities included being chairwoman of the United Cerebral palsy flower show for 10 years. Her own green thumb was evident in the beautiful plants displayed throughout her home. She and Mr. Ramsey were also active in American Foreign Service, an exchange program for foreign students who wished to study in America.

Mrs. Ramsey’s proudest accomplishment was her involvement with the formation of Butler High School, serving on the first joint school board of the Butler area.

The Ramseys enjoyed traveling, both across the United States and abroad. In their later years, they delighted in accompanying their children and extended family on several RV camping trips.

Mrs. Ramsey is survived by her three children, Donna Dunn of Atlanta, Ga., Robert Ramsey of Scottsdale, Ariz., and William Ramsey of The Woodlands, Texas; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Allen Ramsey, and her brother, Harry Meyer.

RAMSEY — The family invites friends of Irene Ramsey, who died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, to join them in celebrating her life at a memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Woodlands Community Presbyterian Church, 4881 W. Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands, Texas. A reception will follow at the home of William and Pamela Ramsey.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Claire Brothers Funeral Home, Houston, Texas.