In Loving Memory

John Weir Rambow

January 6, 1926 – March 20, 2014

John Weir Rambow, 88, formerly of Snoqualmie passed away at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer, Alaska on March 20, 2014. John was born January 6, 1926 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was the youngest of five, four brothers & one sister, born to Otto and Grace Rambow. John preceded his siblings in death. The family moved to College Place, Washington, where he attended and graduated from Yakima Valley Academy. In 1944 he entered the service with the Merchant Marines during World War II. After the war he met and married Beverley Lou Turnball. They celebrated 57 years of marriage. John worked as a lumberjack in Idaho and Washington states. At the age of 42, he changed occupations. He purchased a Mac truck, and the next twenty-two years drove long-haul trucking. Later in life, he would spend the summer months in Alaska with his two sons fishing for salmon. John Rambow touched the hearts and lives of many people.

John W. Rambow is survived by his sons and their wives David & Tonya, and Ken & Candy Rambow; grandchildren John, Tracey, Pamela, Christopher, Ken and Sara; and great grandchildren Nathan, Bailey and Tyler.

A celebration of his life will be held at the Mount Si Senior Center 411 Main Ave S, North Bend on Saturday, April 12 at 2pm. It will be followed by a potluck.