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1934
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2023
Paul Ransom Obituary
Paul Dean
Ransom
November 22, 1934
April 5, 2023
Paul Dean Ransom was born in Osceola, Nebraska on 11/22/34 to Florence and George Ransom. Paul was preceded in death by two sisters, Glennis Claus and Donna Tanner.
In 1942 Paul and his family moved to Colorado Springs. Paul was full of energy and a touch of mischief. His exuberance and athleticism in basketball and golf made him popular at Colorado Springs High School. In 1951 Paul won the Golf State High School Championship.
He attended North Texas State College (NTSC) from 1952-1955, where he was Most Valuable Player (1955 golf team). From 1955-1957, he served in the Army at Joint Base Lewis McCord (Tacoma, WA.)
In 1957, he married Carol (Gossner) Ransom and had three children who are married Kim (Woody Sperry) with two children Scott and Chad; Katherine Ransom (Randy Lubert); and Lottie (Rick Rawson), with two children Kalee and Jenna.
In 1958, he returned to NTSC where he was the Golf Team Captain and was presented the Sportsmanship Award.
From 1959-1963, he was head golf pro at Liberal Country Club (Kansas) before becoming head pro at Valley Hi Country Club (Colorado Springs) from 1963-1981, where he concurrently served as the head pro at Patty Jewett Golf Club from '77-2000.
In 1977, Paul married Linda (Hankins) Ransom who had two children from a prior marriage; Robert (Jeannie) Edick have three children Seth, Haley and Sanawn; and Craig Edick has two sons Riley and Killian. Together Paul and Linda shared a large family of sisters, brothers, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Paul was a fixture in the Colorado Springs golf community. In addition to his golf pro duties, he served on the executive committee of the Colorado PGA and in 1989, was named the Colorado Section's Golf Professional of the Year and Junior Golf Leader of the Year, the first to receive both awards in the same year. Throughout it all, he was a champion and a mentor to many young men who were Evans Golf Scholars as well as those who were employed by Paul at Valley Hi and Patty Jewett.
In 1997, Paul was honored with the Colorado Professional Golf Association's Warren Smith Award for outstanding lifetime achievement. He was the ninth professional to receive that accolade. In 1999, Paul was honored by the Colorado Golf Hall of Fame. In addition, he received the F. Don Miller award in 2009 from the Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame.
Paul was a loving family man, a consummate gentleman, a superb teacher and community leader. If you are looking for someone to remember as a life well lived, play or talk golf with, be the life of a party, Paul Ransom was your man.
In lieu of flowers, you may make contributions in memory of Paul Ransom made payable to: Western Golf Association, Evans Scholarship Foundation, 2501 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, IL 60026-8022 or via WGAESF.org.
Keeping with Paul's giving spirit, his body will be donated to the Institute of Anatomical Research in Colorado Springs in lieu of a funeral service.
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Memories and Condolences
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Tatum byes
September 11, 2023
Paul was my great grandfather he was the best me and Robert (my grandfather) and we would mess around and yell BLOOP!!! My name is Tatum I am Haley's son. I saw him the day before he died I am always crying about his death.
Marcy O'Rourke
May 3, 2023
Dear Kalee,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your wonderful grandfather. He must have been quite a guy. I'm sure you have many wonderful memories to treasure so that he will never be far away from your heart.
Gregory Lazar
May 3, 2023
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Paul and I will greatly miss him as he was so good to me in every way !! Patty Jewett Golf Course will always be my favorite course because of how much Paul did for the game and how he would contribute his Traditional ways of how the game should be played. He is a true ambassador to the game and life !!
Marygrace Orff
April 13, 2023
Dear Lottie,
Sorry for the loss of your Dad. He sounds like quite a guy. Hang on to the memories.
Many Hugs,
Marygrace
Francis Mason
April 10, 2023
Our condolences to Linda, and all of Paul´s family. Paul was a good friend for many years. We have good memories of times spent with him. Sincerely, Francis and Carolyn Mason
Jim Knipp
April 9, 2023
Paul Ransom was my mentor and one of the best friends a person could ever have. I worked for Paul at Valley Hi and Patty Jewett for over 15 years and became a PGA professional under Paul´s guidance. Paul is responsible for any success I´ve had as a PGA professional. I´ll always remember his sense of humor and the many great times we had together. My heartfelt sympathy to Linda and his family.
Jim Knipp
Gregg Jones
April 9, 2023
So sad to hear of Paul´s passing. What an awesome person. Anyone that new Paul was very fortunate. He had the most engaging personality, love for life and kind heart. When I qualified for the US Open in 1980. He helped me with the expenses of getting to the tournament. I will always be so grateful for his encouragement and help along the way! Your the best Paul!
All our love to his family and friends.
Dave Deutsch
April 9, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Paul is one of my fondest memories. All the hours we spent visiting as a neighbor and the few times we roamed the gold courses. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sheryl Deutsch
April 8, 2023
What a kind, loving, good man! He was a wonderful neighbor for many years. I am praying for peace and love for your entire family.
Larry Mullis
April 8, 2023
I grew up playing golf and enjoyed Mr. Ransom´s leadership and mentorship. He encouraged me to become a PGA Golf Professional and I am currently a Life Member of the PGA. God Bless, and my prayers go out to your Family
nancy neel bullis
April 8, 2023
Sad to hear about his passing. He had a long, fulfilled life and many friends. I can see him in heaven, swapping golf stories with Rex and Dow. RIP Paul.
Sophi and Bryan LaRose
April 7, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Your Dad sounded like an amazing man! I sure wish I had been able to have some golf lessons with him :)
Lots of prayers for Paul and his family, sending them off with thoughts of peace and love...Sophi and Bryan LaRose
Eddie ebbert
April 6, 2023
I am one of those kids he helped. There is no way to express how much Mr. Ransom did for me nor what a truly great man he was. Forever in your debt and with the deepest love. Please save me a spot in one of your foresomes when I join you. Till then I promise to continue life working to pass along what you so freely gave and hopefully make you proud.
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