Birth date: Jun 14, 1941 Death date: Dec 25, 2022
Ra’uf Ray Ramsey, age 81, died at 8:04 pm on the 25th of December, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Myriam, of 35 years; his first wife and close friend, Latidjah Miller; his sister Nancy Ambrosio his five children and their spou Read Obituary
May Almighty God continue to bless Rauf and his family always. Amin!
We remember Rauf Ramsey from when they lived here in Hawaii and running into him and his children at many Congress!!
We send prayers of Aloha and condolences to his whole Ohana from all of us here in Hawaii. May Rauf Rest in Peace 🙏❤️
At gatherings he was like a father to me. He always advised feel the latihan first when waking before anything at all - to us who were in great need of hearing good advice over and over again. I saw how he surrendered and followed like a happy child when the younger members were working in a wing workshop with us older members. May it be that Almighjty blesses him always to the true worship.
What a beautiful and touching memorial service. So many parts brought tears to my eyes: what people said, the slide show and its music, the prayers. I remember how kind Ra'uf was to Victor when we moved to DC, how he spent time talking with him after latihan, how he came all the way to do some special latihans with him. I saw today what a legacy he left in creating such a large family who were all touched by the power of God and love that he transmitted. Shoshanah Margolin
I, too, considered Rauf to be a father figure when I was growing up. I think that's a common theme among people who knew him. He was wise, strong, and always regaling us with a wild story from his life. I still don't know which stories were true...
He used to joke with me that I "just don't understand". Stubbornly, I would insist that HE was the one who didn't understand. What it was we both didn't understand, I'll never know, but when I was around 18 years old, he finally relented, "Jana, I think you finally understand." I never got the chance to tell him, but Rauf, I think YOU finally understand as well.
Ra'uf, you officiated our wedding, that was an extremely rich experience, much facilitated by the width of you.We are in Berlin now,, but I swear I felt you a day or so ago. May your path ahead be smooth and true. With love and gratitude, Geoffrey and Grace.
Rauf Ramsey, my sturdy oak of a friend for half a century, a counselor and Helper in matters large and small. I remember him as a young man helping my mother and her three boys move after my folk's rough divorce. I remember his being by my side at the Boston National Congress in 1995 when my father died after surgery in California. Most of all, I will remember and be grateful for the guidance he gave me through my own divorce, teaching and encouraging me to be the most courageous Dad I could be while facing major doubts.
I will always treasure our work together on the Amani Archives; we couldn't have created this legacy to Bapak and Subud without his dedication and capable help. I remember so many good times, cracking jokes just this past October, the last time I saw him. I often enjoyed talking up a storm with him about science fiction (he was a great fan...introduced me to Andy Weir's book The Martian). He also introduced me to a great TV show The Closer).
Rauf was a Mensch, capable and practical in this world while deeply devoted to his spiritual life. I loved Rauf as a brother and will miss him. I wish him Peace and Godspeed, in the afterlife.
Be seeing you one day, old buddy.
Matthew
On the last call, we had. Your last words to Steven and I were "I love you too"... It's still surreal to know that you're gone. Today you are surrounded by the people you love and the people whom you've touched. Though I've never met you in person, I'm happy to have met you and gotten to know you through our video calls. You may be gone.. but you shall never be forgotten.. Love you
My first memory of Rauf was of him installing railing for the stairs going down to the gym for Bapak's Congress in 1970. Always busy! Hardwin
