Gary Allen Ramsdell
1952-2024
Gary Allen Ramsdell was born January 7, 1952 in Hattiesburg, MS to Jack and Rosemary (Karr) Ramsdell. He attended elementary school in Jackson, MS, middle school in Connecticut, and high school in Ponca City. After 3 years of military service in the Army, he attended Oklahoma State University and graduated with a degree in Agricultural Engineering.
Gary worked in various roles in the oil and gas industry which took him all over the country, and beyond. After working for Ingersoll-Rand, Conoco, and OG&E/Enogex, he retired as a Project Manager from Enable Mid-Stream in 2014.
Gary loved outdoor activities, including golf, shooting sports, and hiking. He loved watching sports, esp. basketball, and cherished the times he was able to attend his son’s basketball games. Throughout his life he was an avid cyclist, traveling to many states to take part in sponsored rides; including favorite rides in Alabama, Mississippi, and Oklahoma. He was an avid reader, and enjoyed the study of the Civil War and modern military history.
Gary was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Edmond for over 20 years, where he served in various ministries including Cook’s Night Out, Men’s Bible Studies, Choir, and as a Deacon.
He is survived by his wife Michele, son Charles and his wife Jasmin, brother Mark and his wife Erin, daughter-in-law Alyssa and her husband Cody and grandson Brooks, and nephews Brian and Austin and their families.
Services will be held on Sunday, June 23, 2024 @ 2:00pm at First Presbyterian Church of Edmond. Burial will take place at a later date at Resthaven Memorial Park in Ponca City. To view the livestream of the service, please use the following link.
The family would like to thank our many friends, neighbors, and co-workers who have supported us over the last year. We would also like to thank Mercy Hospice for their compassionate care for Gary over the last 3 weeks.
Prayers for you, Mister Gary and your beautiful wife and family, you were such great friends, my heart is breaking for Michele. Rest in peace, dear friend, your fight is over and you are in the arms of our Lord.
Gary was the best neighbor for the past 10 years. I will miss our driveway talks, 4th of July fireworks and Covid church in our driveway. Gary had a love for animals and he had one of the sweetest Labs, Gracie, that I have have ever met. I believe they they are playing fetch in Heaven. Gary had a great since I humor and we shared many laughs about tribal stuff that I will miss. Enjoy Heaven, my friend, you truly earned it!
Michele, you are in my heart. Blessings to you and and all the family.
Sounds like he lived a productive life. I’m sorry for your loss. Prayers for you.
Charles and family. I was privileged to work with Gary from about 2006 till 2013. Between Gary, Pat Ashby, and James Henderson, they taught me just about everything I know. Gary was great to work with! He was willing to share patiently of his expertise to help get me up to speed on the many various details of pipeline integrity. He was always able to make things happen and get er done! I am truly thankful God blessed me by letting me share of few years working with Gary! Our prayers and thought are with you and the family. Grace, comfort and peace to you all.