Penny Ridgeway

Penny is still very much a part of my life. When I think of her, I am with her in spirit. True friendship never dies, and Pen was a dear friend to me. She had such a big heart, and that heart took its share of hits. Now she is free of the body that stopped serving her and she soars in her freedom.

Although it's been more than two years since my friend Penny passed, my memories are as alive as when she was just a phone call away. Pen and I worked together. We were both hard workers, and just to add some balance to our days, we did things that were purely for fun. Once we took an acting class in the basement of the Carrillo hotel, where Pen did an improv that gave me long term laughter, I still can see her antics and laugh all over again. She had a keen sense of humor. Neither of...

You have my deepest sympathy. May good memories provide solace for you and your family during this challenging time and may God provide you with assurance that you will see your loved one again. John 17:3

Pen,

You have been a close and treasured friend, and I already miss you dearly. We have so many memories! Such fun with improv, intuiting in the spirit group, our spur of the moment adventures, your visit to my then skeleton of a house in Rhode Island.

We met in the hallway at San Roque School, where she scouted for a Math position. Pen was a top tier teacher who focused in on each student to know exactly how he/she learned, and to praise the process. She was affirming,...