Janet Ridgway
West Des Moines
Janet Ridgway, 72, passed away March 25, 2013. A memorial service will be held Friday, March 29 at West Des Moines Christian Church, 4501 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines at 11 a.m. Family will greet friends and relatives one hour before the service at the church. She is survived by her daughter, Debra Ridgway; son, Gary Ridgway II; sister, Susan (Jeff) Stroud; and five grandchildren.
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I am sorry to hear about Jan. She had such a warm and caring personality...she demonstrated this many times when she would visit my Grandma Edna, a neighbor, where they would share conversations, recipes, and her newest artwork. Jan was also a classmate of mine at Valley High School.
Karen Kelsay (Swan)
April 15, 2013
Deb-My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Marti Johansen
March 30, 2013
Oh Debbie, I am sorry about your Mamma. I remember her pretty well. Fill your heart with good memories. My prayers are with you and your family.
Van (Tonelli) McWherter
March 29, 2013
Deb: I'm sorry to hear about your mother. Gary and she were such good friends back in the 70's. Your mother was a wonderful person. Dave Penney, NW Arkansas
March 29, 2013
Deb - so very sorry for you loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Jill Wilson
March 29, 2013
Susan and families - So sorry to hear
about Janet. Will be thinking of you all. Sandy Hoover
March 28, 2013
Gary and Deb, We were so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She and Gary were such good friends of ours for a long time. She will be missed by so many friends, old and new.
Dennis and Jeanne Ditter
Dennis Ditter
March 28, 2013
I'm so sorry for your heartbreaking loss! My prayers go out to your family during this sad time!
Kimberly Proudfit-Barber
March 28, 2013
We are thinking of you, Deb, in the great loss of your mother. May the wonderful memories you have of her sustain you in this difficult time.
Velma and George Peters
March 27, 2013
Deb,I am so sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Becky Hogue
March 27, 2013
We are deeply sorry for your loss of Janet. Your whole family remains in our hearts and prayers. May our loving Lord's strength and peace sustain you, all, at this difficult time. Love,
Julie & Lee
Julie Berchtold
March 27, 2013
Debbie & Family -
I am so sorry for your loss. It is not easy to lose a parent. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Lisa (Werninger) Haefner
March 27, 2013
Lisa (Werninger) Haefner
March 27, 2013
Debra may your higher power hold you and your family close in your time of need.
Ronald White
March 27, 2013
Deb, Gary, Susan: As a friend, classmate and co-worker of Janet', I am heartbroken. I send my love and caring to you and all of your family.
Carolyn Kuhn (Knecht)
March 27, 2013
I am so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and especially my very special friend, Susan. Love, Sandy Pflughaupt
March 27, 2013
To the family: I am so sorry for your loss. I was blessed to meet Janet, when she worked in my classroom at Valley. She always had a kind word and loving spirit. She will missed.
Desira/Johnston
March 27, 2013
To the Family: So sorry to hear of your loss. We were in the same graduation class at VHS. I always admired Jan, as she was such a beautiful person. God Bless you all.
Carol Johnston/Johnson
March 27, 2013
Debbie and Gary,
I am sorry for your loss. She was a very special loving person and I enjoyed her company. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Rita Brown
March 26, 2013
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