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Janet Ridgway Obituary

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.

Published by the Des Moines Register from Mar. 27 to Mar. 29, 2013.
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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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