Walter Forney Ramseur 1923 – 2019
Walter Forney Ramseur, 95, long time resident of Millbrae and recently of Morganton, North Carolina, died Thursday January 17, 2019, following a brief illness.
Walter will be remembered as a respected community leader, serving in the Millbrae Lions’ Club, Burlingame Rotary Club and Retired United Pilots Association, among many other pursuits. Walt flew for the San Mateo County Sheriff Deputy Air Squadron for search and rescue missions and was on the board of SpiritCare Ministry to Seniors of San Mateo County. Together with his late wife former San Mateo County Supervisor Mary Griffin, the two formed a dynamic team committed to making their community a better place to live.
Walter graduated from N.C. State College in 1947. A veteran of WWII, Walter served in the Army Air Corps as a navigator on a B-24. Later, Walter joined the newly formed US Air Force to become a pilot. Following his military service, Walter flew for United Airlines and enjoyed a long career of aviation. He received the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award and was a member of United Flying Octogenarians.
In addition to his parents Walter was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Lynn Ramseur, the mother of his children, Barbara Jean Ramseur, his last wife Mary Griffin Ramseur and brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Myrtle Ramseur.
Walter is survived by his son, Steven Ramseur of Oregon, daughter, Shari Ramseur of North Carolina and his step-children, John Griffin, Mary Griffin Eid, and Zach Griffin, Bay Area residents. Also surviving are brothers George Ramseur, Henry Ramseur and sister Nancy Ramseur McMurray and their spouses, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and step-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held Friday, February 15th in the Chapel at First Presbyterian Church of Burlingame, 1500 Easton Drive, Burlingame at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please honor Walter with a donation to a charity of your choice.
