Gene Ramsey Obituary

My deepest sympathies to Gene's family and friends.

I first met Gene in the early years at ICG in Denver and and was immediately touched by his warmth and humor. We have kept in contact over the years; sharing email jokes, the occasional meal and always stories of kids and grandkids.

I'm honored to have known Gene and will miss him very much.

My life was changed in a very positive way when we first met in 1971, we have been great friends and co-workers for 36 years. My heart cries now when I think of all the laughter, sharing, story telling experiences we had together----he was taken to soon and Sandee and I will miss him more than we can ever put into words. Mark, Joy and family, you are in our prayers. My heart is broken that I could not be there at this time. But I will remember him FOREVER. GOD Bless.

My wife and I first knew Gene as Harold. We went to high school together at good ole Huntington Park, in Calif. Harold was my center on the football team. I will miss him, He was my friend.

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

We wish the best to Joy, Mark and their families, his brothers, Marsha and Gene's friends. Each of our lives have been touched by Gene in very special ways. It is sad that these moments had to end so soon.

I have gotten to share so many great times with Gene over the years and I cheerish them all. Some of the best memories are of meeting for breakfast. We would typically eat an "off the chart" meal, catch up on up on each of our families, discuss the finer parts of his Corvette, and laugh about the pranks pulled at the phone company. We miss you.

God Bless you and your family,

To the family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. Gene was a mentor, a gentleman and a friend to me. I am deeply saddened by his passing. He was such a positive influence during the early days of my telecom career. Being a cancer survivor, his loss reminds me of how fragile life is and of my own mortality. His approach to the disease also gives me comfort in knowing that the character of a man, no matter what diversity he may face is truly a window to his soul. Looking into that window, I saw a special man who valued relationships and stood behind his word. I will never forget his humor and the way he made people feel when he entered a room. People were naturally attracted to him and once they met him, they remembered him as a kind and gentle man. People who did business with him will remember him as a man with great integrity and a man of character.

I will remember the many breakfast appointments we had at the Big Train Restaurant and the laughs we used to have making fun of the food, service and patrons. The scene would have made and excellent Seinfeld episode. Every time I drive by that restaurant on Nevada Ave., I crack up.

Most of all, I will remember all of these traits as Gene made me a better man.

With love.

Bob Athey