Buddy L. Ramsey, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, September 14. He was born in Kansas City, KS. He grew up in the Portland-Clackamas area and went to school there. After high school he started his own excavation company. He then retired from his business, moving in 1979 to Sisters, OR. After retiring 25 years ago, he and his wife became RVers and enjoyed traveling to many areas and wintering in Palm Desert. His other activities included fishing and hunting, but mostly his love was his family and grandchildren. He was survived by his wife, Lillian; sons, John of Tacoma, WA, Ron of Shelton, WA, Mike of Redmond, OR, and Jim and wife Sharon of Sisters; three grandchildren, Derek and Julia of Sisters, and Brandt of LaPush, WA. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 in Camp Sherman. Contributions may be made to the HospiceCenter of Bend. Deschutes Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.