Raymond G. Ramusack

Raymond G. “Ray” Ramusack passed away peacefully at home in Bellingham on May 12, 2026, surrounded by love. Born in Gary, Indiana, Ray lived a life defined by intellect, compassion, curiosity, and deep connection to family and faith. A devoted animal advocate, Ray’s compassion extended not only to people, but to all living things.

Ray attended Catholic elementary and high school, building the strong spiritual and moral foundation that guided him throughout his life. He proudly graduated from University of Notre Dame as a philosophy major, “Go Irish!” He went on to earn his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine and furthered his education through studies at The University of Texas and the University of Washington.

A double board-certified physician, Ray dedicated his life to medicine, practicing Internal Medicine before later specializing in Anesthesiology. He approached patient care with intelligence, humanity, and an unwavering desire to help others. Throughout his career, he impacted countless lives not only as a physician, but as a mentor, colleague, advocate, and friend.

Ray embraced life fully and energetically. He loved hiking, running, biking, ice skating, marksmanship, traveling, and so much more. Travel and human connection were among Ray’s greatest passions. He loved learning about people’s cultures, beliefs, and religions, often asking “a million questions” in pursuit of understanding. He deeply appreciated the diversity of life and found meaning in thoughtful conversation, spirited debate, and genuine connection.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, George and Elizabeth Ramusack.

He is survived by his loving wife, Karla; his stepdaughter, Kennedy Ives; his sister, Janet Levine Ramusack and her family; his brother, Randy Ramusack and his wife; and his lifelong friend, Janet Keough.

Ray was a wonderful husband, father, brother, physician, thinker, debater, and friend - a person whose presence left a lasting mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him. His kindness, intellect, humor, and curiosity forever changed lives, and he will be profoundly missed.

Vigil will be at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, 5/25, at Church of the Assumption. Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. the following day, 5/26. Committal to follow at Bayview Cemetery in Bellingham.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ray’s memory to Humane Society of Skagit Valley or Church of the Assumption.