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Richard Ridgway Obituary
MERIDIAN - Richard Lawrence (Larry) Ridgway passed away in Meridian on October 27, 2011. He fought gallantly for 21 months with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Larry was born in Hailey, Idaho, to Harold "Whitey" and Mae Ridgway on April 8, 1944.
He attended schools in Hailey and graduated from Wood River High School in 1962. He went to ISU in Pocatello, Idaho. He married Ruth Anne Christensen on July 24, 1965. They have two sons, Rick (Sue) of Boise, Ron (Carole) of Meridian, and daughter Kris (Jared) of Meridian and eight grandchildren, Matthew, Andrew, Katelyn, Jace, Trevor, Nick, Jared and Bryson.
Larry worked for FMC from 1965 until 2001. They lived in Alabama for 2 years and then moved to the Treasure Valley to be close to their children and grandchildren.
He is survived by two sisters, Nancy Ridgway of Portland, Ore., and Sally Ridgway of Harrisonburg, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Harold, and his sister, Sue.
A memorial service will be held at Mission Aviation Fellowship, 112 N. Pilatus Lane, Nampa, Idaho, on Saturday, November 5th, at 11:30 a.m. Remembrances may be left for the family online at www.AccentFuneral.com. Services are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian.
In lieu of flowers, the Ridgway family requests those desiring to honor Larry's memory, may do so by contributing to either R-S ALS (MDA) C/O 4583 Silver Spur Ave. Boise, ID 83709 or Treasure Valley Hospice, 8 6th Street North, Nampa, ID 83687 or Crossroads Alliance Church 1400 N. Cole Rd., Boise, ID 83704.
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Deon Greenwood
November 8, 2011
Ruth, we are so very sorry for your loss. Bruce and I have such sweet memories of Larry.
Much love to you and your family.
Bruce and Deon Greenwood.
November 3, 2011
Dear Ruth and family. I am so very sorry to hear and read about Larry's passing. I had recently heard he was diagnosed with ALS and was so surprised. My heart and love are sent your way. He was a great guy and fellow employee of FMC. Julie Scott
November 2, 2011
Ruth,
I just read about your loss ---I am so sorry, and wish that I was closer to give you a big hug. It's never easy to loose someone you love so much....
Love to all--
Carolyn Betts Jolley - Hilliard, Ohio
[email protected]
George & Jean See
November 1, 2011
Jesus is everything we need for life and death. He has each of His children a place prepared. Let not your heart be troubled, Jesus has taken control and we have nothing to fear.
Love to you Ruthie, and all of your family. God Bless each of you
November 1, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss Ruth. You were wonderful friends and neighbors, and Larry was such a good man. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time. I wish I could be there and give you a hug! With much love, Mark and Janet Semons
November 1, 2011
My prayers and thoughts are with you. Your mom once told me something about holding someone in your heart and holding them up to the Lord. You know that Larry was always special to me because you are so special to me. I love you Cousin and pray the Lord will bless you always. Love, Sandy McCallen
October 30, 2011
Blessings on you Ruth as you adjust to this time of seperation.. may you find comfort & strenght in the Lord knowing Larry rest in His hands now. ~Marlene Bird
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