Ridge, Katharine Carlton,

was born December 31, 1946 in Louisville, the second of three daughters born to John and Chrissie Ridge. She died on October 6, 2015 after a brief illness. Carlton graduated from Holy Spirit School, Sacred Heart Academy and Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia in 1968, where she majored in art and obtained a teaching certificate. Carlton was a loving mother, artist, designer, writer and avid horsewoman. She married Dr. Keith Auerbach in 1973 and they had two sons, John Alexander Pearson Auerbach, 36, of Louisville, and Peter Quinn Auerbach, 29, of White Plains, NY. Carlton and Keith were divorced in 1999.

In 1975 she founded Sutton Hoo , a successful jewelry company whose designs were based on archeological finds and ancient jewelry from Egypt, Greece and the Roman Empire. She closed Sutton Hoo in 2000 after many achievements as celebrated in several magazines. She was voted artist of the year by Kentucky Woman. She also was known for interior design prowess and one of her three home remodels was featured in This Old House Magazine.

Carlton married Davis Marret in 2001 and he continues to be her loving friend. Carlton is survived by her two sons Alex and Peter, her sisters Raleigh Ridge of Louisville and Cedar Koons of Santa Fe, New Mexico, her nieces and nephews, Clay Porter and Betsy Darby of Louisville, Woodwyn Koons of Ojai, CA and Rowan Koons of Denver, CO. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Visitation is Friday, October 9, 2015 from 3-7 p.m. at Ratterman Funeral Home 3711 Lexington Rd. "in St. Matthews" and the funeral is on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 1 p.m. in the chapel at the funeral home. Internment at Cave Hill Cemetery will be Monday, October 12, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation at www.trfinc.org or Kentucky Humane Society of Oldham County at www.humanesocietyoldhamcounty.com.

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Published by Courier-Journal from Oct. 9 to Oct. 11, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Katharine Ridge

19 Entries

COLLEEN MUSINSKI

October 3, 2016

Feeling your sweet energy, knowwing love is the only power. Shine brightly over your boys.

Carlton, This kiss is for you!!!

Susie and Rob Thum

December 31, 2015

Sadness is so private, like tears on the uptown express.... And, yet, we cant begin to tell you how bright you made our lives through college and beyond, your humor, your quirkiness, your verve, your talent. These things will live with us forever. There is no time we spent together we would not spend again.

COLLEEN MUSINSKI

December 16, 2015

Your light shines brightly, peace my dear

Martha (Miller) Boltz

December 15, 2015

Thought I never knew Carlton (her sister and I were friends) I wore her jewelry for years, and just today a lady at the beauty shop walked in wearing one of her necklaces and we talked about them. Had no idea she had passed away, and am sorry her art is gone forever. My best to her family, Raleigh Porter and I were friends.

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October 19, 2015

I'm sorry for the families loss. Carlton would come into Apple Patch usually once a month and I had an opportunity to talk to her. She was a lovely lady and I know that her children and family will truly miss her.

Angela Boggs

October 16, 2015

Sorry for your loss. A very talented lady.

karen dicken

October 13, 2015

I will never forget Carlton. My daughter, Ruth was a friend of Alex's. Carlton gave Ruth a love for horses. We will miss her.

Eleanor Bingham Miller

October 12, 2015

Carleton was an inspired artist a fun friend and horseback riding companion and a devoted mother to her beautiful sons. She is in my thoughts and prayers every day.
Eleanor Bingham Miller

Susan Gerstle

October 12, 2015

So sorry for your loss. I met Carlton in 1991. So blessed to have met her. I visited her many times to talk "accounting", and she always had all of her young ladies from the local high schools in there... She was a very talented and sweet lady. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I know that she will be missed by all.

Sharon Lear Cooper

October 11, 2015

My deepest sympathy. I will cherish our memories.

Barb Borer

October 10, 2015

Love from a fellow yoga student of Kim's. Carlton had such a cheery smile.

Carol Wilburn

October 10, 2015

Cedar, I am so sorry to learn of Carlton's passing. I know she will be deeply missed by Raleigh and you. May the comfort of family and friends, and the passage of time, ease your grief.

Deborah Denenfeld

October 10, 2015

I knew Carlton from our yoga class together, and her beautiful Spirit shone through. May you be comforted in your grief.

Tommy Thompson

October 10, 2015

Raleigh; so sorry for your loss. Carlton was so very talented and I know she will be missed by all who knew her. Your family will be in my prayers.

Tina Osbourne

October 9, 2015

So very sorry for your loss

Nancy Brown

October 9, 2015

Cedar, I am so sorry for your loss. Having lost siblings myself, I have experienced some of the same feelings which you have and will continue to have. May sweet memories of Carlton help you through your grief.

October 9, 2015

Dear Ridge family,
Thinking of you all with loving and prayerful thoughts.
Carlton is now with the other Ridge angels.
Kitty Caldwell Morrison Sarasota, FL

Harold Thomas

October 8, 2015

Clay, Raleigh and Betsy . . . . can' t tell you how sorry I am for your loss . . . know how much you all loved Carlton .. . With My Deepest Sympathy . . . Harold Thomas

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