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Joel Ridley Obituary

Passed away peacefully at home in Windsor, Ca. Joel was very adept with tools and worked as a diesel mechanic for Healdsburg Lumber in his younger years. After receiving multiple degrees in Internet Technology applications and systems, he worked for Intel in Folsom, Ca. Joel enjoyed NASCAR, computer sciences and traveling; he cherished his family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Elsie and Jim. He is survived by his loving wife Olga; sisters: Georgia Ohler, Jude Beardsley (Cathy), Jane Detwiller, Jennifer Beatty (Dale); brother James Ridley Jr. (Tonya); stepmother Rosemarie Ridley, stepbrother Dino Alden (Paula); and numerous nieces and nephews. Joel was always there to lend a helping hand if he could and he will be greatly missed. Family and friends are invited to share in a Celebration of his Life, Saturday October 2, 2010 with a BBQ and potluck at Picnic area #4, Warm Springs Dam, Lake Sonoma, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Published by Press Democrat from Sep. 26 to Sep. 27, 2010.

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September 29, 2010

the Ridleys lived for many years two doors down from me. Jimmy went to school
with my son.. i am terribly sorry for your loss. my thoughts are with you. kandy culver

Bridget Peterson

September 26, 2010

Dear Ridleys, I am so sad to hear about Joel. He was a very special person in my life, and I have many fond memories of him. I recently bought my daughter her 1st car and was telling her how Joel would hand wash all my cars. My family was also very fond of Joel. Our thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time Love to all of you- Bridget

bridget peterson

September 26, 2010

Dear Ridleys, I am so sad to hear about Joel. He was a very special person in my life. Have so many fond memories of him. Although I hadn't seen him for a few years, I often think of him, I recently bought a car for my daughter and was telling her how often Joel would wash all my cars. My family was also fond of Joel. We are all in shock, and thinking of all of you during this sad time. love, to all, Bridget Peterson

Tonya Ridley

September 26, 2010

We are still in shock that Joel has passed. Olga, you are always in our thoughts and will be praying for you during this time of grief. Love - Tonya, Jim, Jael & Jessica

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