Edithanne Gates Rittenhouse

I love you grandma

Dear Bob Sr. and family, The Bems send our deepest sympathy on the passing of Edie. The blessings you and Edie shared with us through the years are too many to mention. We are priviliged to know you and our grief for your loss is genuine. We pray you will receive God's comfort and peace during this solemn time. Jonathan Bem CBMC

Edie was the best. Thank you so much for sharing her with all of us (Long Marine Lab) over the years. We send you all peace, especially Rit.

My love and sympathy to you Bob, and to all of your family. Edie was a gem of a human being and I will never forget her smile and great sense of humor. The "Greek Group" pictured below. These close-knit couples, including Edie and Ritt, chartered a yacht and sailed the Greek islands. This picture ran in the SC Sentinel back in 1977.

Dearest Bob,Sue and the entire family, my condolences to all of you...Bob and Edie, thank you so much for being so good to our family and allowing Mom and Dad to retire in style..I will be forever grateful to you and Edie..Thank you for the woman you were Edie..I admire all you stood for..May you be at peace..Santa Cruz has lost the very best...

I remember Edie giving me some sound advice when I was a kid of 12 or so. Sue and I went for joy ride around the neighborhood on our bicycles without telling Edie where we were going. As you might imagine, cousin Sue was in a heap of trouble when we got back. While Susie took the brunt of the stern lecture from Edie, I in my 12 year old mind, though it might be a good idea to just slip out for another short ride while things cooled down. When I returned, Edie pulled me aside and told me...