Mike Ramos pssed away peacefully on December 7, 2009 at his home in East Highland surrounded by his family. He was born June 29, 1934 in Hurley, New Mexico to Jose & Hortencia Ramos.

He was the youngest of six brothers and two sisters. His father’s career with Santa Fe Railroad brought them to live in Colton when he was a young boy. He attended school in Colton, graduating from Colton High School in 1953 where he was a starting Varsity Basketball player. He served as an altar boy at San Salvador Catholic church from the time he was a young boy until he graduated high school.

Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp and served this country during the Korean War. He then began his career at Norton Air Force Base and retired as the Chief Equal Employment Officer.

In 1956, he married Charlotte Chavez and they resided in Redlands, until she passed away in 1960. In 1972, he married Janna K. Ong. They were married for 28 years until she passed away December 17, 2000.

Mike was best known for his love of life and family. He loved music and played the guitar up to his last days. He shared his gift of music by volunteering at healthcare homes for the elderly, playing the guitar and harmonica. He had a zest for life that included jumping out of airplanes.

He always thought of others before himself. In his last years, he served in the Honor Guard Detail “Semper Fi #1″ at Riverside National cemetery.

Mike is survived by his son, Michael A. Ramos, daughter-in-law, Gretchen Ramos, son, Patrick A. Ramos, daughter-in-law, Tracy Ramos, son Sandy Crumrine and grandchildren Michele Burris, Michael P. Ramos, Robert Rodriguez, Amanda Ramos, Joseph Ramos, Emilee Crumrine and great-grandsons, Christian Burris and Alex Rodriguez.

He is also survived by sister, Cecilia Ordaz, San Bernardino and leaves behind many nieces and nephews and many good friends.

Services will be held December 18, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA. Cortner Chapel in Redlandsis assisting the family www.caringfuneralservice.com (909) 793-2353

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Tuesday, December 15, 2009

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