July 13, 1944 – Oct. 15, 2016

Rudolph J. Ramirez, 72, passed away Saturday, Oct. 15 in Sun Valley, California.  Rudy was born July 13, 1944 to Rudolph and Carmen (Carmona) Ramirez in Los Angeles. He grew up in La Crescenta and was part of the first graduating class of Crescenta Valley High School in 1963 where he lettered in five sports.

Rudy was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1965 where he served for two years in active duty and received his honorable discharge in 1973. During his time in active service, he was stationed in Germany and received the National Defense Service Medal for sharpshooter (rifle).

Upon his return from active duty, Rudy returned to La Crescenta where he began his first career with the Crescenta Valley Water District. While Rudy had many careers over the years, his fondest was being founder/owner of Rudy’s Bean Pot in Tujunga … his true passion. Rudy also found joy in his love of entertaining others, cooking, coaching, classic cars, rodeo and rooting for the Dodgers.

Rudy (aka Cheese, Butch, J & Coach) touched many lives over the years as he had a unique way of making everyone he met feel like family. He was the ultimate host and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Rudy is survived by his children Tracey, John, Scott and Diana; grandchildren Andre, Carissa and Melissa; stepfather Gilbert and siblings Bea and Bob, Rick, Cindy and Carolyn and Pat as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Rudy was preceded in death by both his parents, sister Yolanda, wife Sandi and his great niece Nicole.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29 at Holy Redeemer Church in Montrose, 2411 Montrose Ave., at 10 a.m. with the family receiving friends and relatives for a Celebration of Life immediately after the services at the Ramirez residence in Sun Valley. For directions please visit his memorial page at http://crippenmortuary.com/tribute/details/327/Rudolph-Ramirez/obituary.html.

Memorial donations may be made to either the American Heart Association or the American Legion – Commanders Charity Fund.