Obituary of Gerald Ramstead

The family of Gerald Ramstead, beloved husband of the Late Barbara Ramstead and father of Leonard, Lana Mucha and Linda Ramstead, sadly announce his passing on Saturday, December 19, 2020. He was 80 years of age. A Family Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 23 at 2:00pm with Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant, officiating. Relatives and friends wishing to support the family may do so virtually by clicking on the link below any time after 1:45pm on Wednesday. https://www.facebook.com/yourfamilylikeapartofours/videos The interment will follow in Spruce Home Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Home (100 Heritage Drive, Melville, SK S0A 2P0) or the Alzheimer's Society (2550 12th Ave, Regina, SK S4P 3X1) as gifts of remembrance. Gerald Ramstead was born on August 1, 1940 on the family farm in the Dubuc district of Saskatchewan to Joseph & Mary (nee Johnson) Ramstead. Gerald attended Round Lake School up to grade 6 then helped his parents on the family farm. In 1961 he moved to Yorkton. Gerald met his soulmate Barbara Leson in May of 1966. Gerald and Barbara were united in marriage on October 7, 1970 at Westview United Church in Yorkton. They were blessed with 3 children; Leonard, Linda and Lana. Gerald was employed for many years at the Coop Creamery. He later worked at various jobs, janitorial, security, roofing, painting and a farm hand. Gerald spent many hours camping and fishing with his family and in later years just with Barbara. Summer vacations were a usual yearly trip to the Rocky Mountains. He enjoyed hunting with his cousins Ellis and Ranold. Gerald also loved all kind of sports, watching them on TV as well as sitcoms and movies. Gerald's health started declining over the years. In May of 2016 he suffered a heart attack followed by a serious fall in October 2017 which led to several surgeries and eventually to long term care at St. Paul Lutheran Home in Melville to be closer to his daughters. His health declined significantly this fall which led to his sudden passing on December 19, 2020. His family was fortunate enough to be allowed compassionate care visits and spent several hours at his bedside. Predeceased by his parents; his wife Barbara Ramstead; his brother and sister in infancy; his brother George Ramstead; nephew Darrell; sisters-in-law Gloria Ramstead and Marie Leson; brother-in-law Jerry Greaves. Gerald leaves to cherish his memory his three children; son, Leonard Ramstead of Abbotsford, BC and grandchildren James Keller, Crystal Ramstead, Dakota and Leona Ramstead; daughter, Linda Ramstead of Melville, SK and grandchildren Lance Cross (Sabrina Nunes) of Toronto, ON; great grandchild, Leo Nunes Cross and grandchildren, Amanda, Alicia and Ryan Wenet of Melville, SK; daughter, Lana (Lyle) Mucha of Melville, SK and grandchildren Jasmine, Jesse and Savannah Mucha of Melville, SK; brothers Gordon (Darlen) Ramstead of The Pas, MB., and brother David Ramstead of Regina, SK; sister Winnie (Bill) Schultz of Sonningdale, SK; sisters-in-law Betty Ramstead of Brandon, MB; Evy Greaves of Vancouver, BC, Karen (Rick) Kanski of Winnipeg, MB, Linda (John) Lafantaisie of Winnipeg, MB, Debbie (Tim) Gibney of Woodstock, ON and Connie (Mike) Carle of Stoney Plain, AB; brothers-in-law Wilfred (Adeline) Leson of Canora, SK and Norman (Debbie) Leson of Canora, SK; as well as numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Service Details. Service When: Wednesday, December 23rd, 2020 2:00pm Officiant: Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant Interment Location: Spruce Home Cemetery Address: Stockholm District STOCKHOLM, SK Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Gerald Ramstead August 1, 1940 - December 19, 2020 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book