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Linda Ridder Obituary
Linda passed away on December 22, 2023 at the age of 79. She was predeceased by her high school sweetheart and husband of 40 years, James "JR" Ridder and is survived by her sons, Ross Ridder of San Diego, CA, James Ridder of Springfield, OH and 8 grandchildren. In addition to her family, Linda's greatest passion was breeding, exhibiting and judging Great Danes & Welsh Corgis. She was President of the Great Dane Club of America for many years and also judged their Great Dane national show multiple times. A celebration of her life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in her memory to her favorite charity: gdca.org/shop/charitable-trust/memorial-fund.
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for Linda Ridder
Joyce Taylor
February 3, 2024
Joyce Taylor
February 3, 2024
Joyce Taylor
February 3, 2024
Joyce Taylor
February 3, 2024
Linda was my cousin and also
my best friend. We always said we could have written a book about our adventures over the last 50 years of our lives! I will miss her but I know she is in a better place...
Becky
February 2, 2024
I will miss our luncheons together and her smile. She was a beautiful person inside and out.
John Carlisle
January 29, 2024
JC
January 29, 2024
JC
January 29, 2024
JC
January 29, 2024
JC
January 29, 2024
So many great memories of Linda. I´m glad we got to see each other as often as we could. Her laughter, kindness and love will be missed.
John Spencer
January 19, 2024
We sure do miss you, Linda!
As Ross's husband, I'm proud to have known you for over 33 years. You always made me feel so special when you'd say; "You're my favorite son-in-law." Eventually (I'm a little slow) I realized I'm your ONLY son-in-law! Haha...we always had a good laugh at that one.
We had so many laughs and fun times over the years and your unconditional love, smile and sparkle in your eyes have always been a highlight in my life.
I like this picture because it reminds me how much you loved having Cream of Wheat (and the accompanying assembly line of additions) whenever you came for a visit. We always loved spending time with you and treating you like a queen. You deserved it all.
Sending you lots of love and a big kiss, Linda!
Ross
January 17, 2024
This is one of my favorite photos I took of my Mom when we were enjoying a European cruise together for her 60th birthday. She was beautiful, classy, elegant, and fun.
Dr. William E. and Twyla Ridder
January 2, 2024
As the loving wife of my close cousin Jim, they were sincere and beloved friends. They made a wonderful couple and had two wonderful sons. Linda, as well as Jim, will be sorely missed.
James Matthew Ridder
January 1, 2024
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