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Robert Lee Ritchie
1939 - 2019
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1939 - 2019
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ROBERT LEE RITCHIE
October 3, 1939 - September 30, 2019
Robert Lee Ritchie, better known as Bob or Bobby, went home to be with the Lord on the early morning of September 30, 2019.
Bob was born October 3, 1939 to Ernie and Alma Ritchie. He grew up on Sierra Vista Ranch. Bob graduated from Delano High School in 1957. He attended UCLA after graduation. Bob returned to Delano where he became a Pest Control Advisor and started his 60 years of farming. He worked for Oxy Chemical, Simplot, and Buttonwillow Warehouse as a Pest Control Advisor. At the same time he was farming cotton, alfalfa, almonds, grapes, and pistachios. He married Ruby Jaussaud of Delano. They were married for 48 years.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Ernie and Alma Ritchie. He is survived by his wife, Ruby; brother in law, Ron Jaussaud; his children, Shannon Ritchie, Darin (Lori) Ritchie, Shelly (Rick) Relerford, and Amanda (Brandon) Holthaus. He leaves behind 11 grandchildren: Kristen, Justin, Joseph, Breann, Jennifer, Mark, Nicholas, Ashley, Brodie, Brayden, and Addison. He also leaves behind 8 great grandchildren and 2 on the way.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 on Tuesday, October 8, at Delano Cemetery.
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Adina Williams Wilson
October 10, 2019
Bobby was taking care of my little sisters headstone .I live in Arkansas and my siblings live in Oregon, so is hard for any of us to take care of it. Prayers go out to his family and friends. His Grandmother was one of my Dads sisters.
October 9, 2019
Ruby,
I just spoke with Lyn (Gross) Milner today,
she told me of Bobby's passing. My mother (Fran Milner) and Alma worked together at Sierra Vista Ranch. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Anita Milner Stanley
October 7, 2019
Bobby and I were competitors in the Ag Chem industry. He was always a straight up fair and square guy. RIP Bobby, Alan Roach
BEN MUNOZ
October 6, 2019
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR FATHER'S PASSING SHELLY. A PILLAR OF THE CITY OF DELANO.
BEN MUNOZ
CLASS OF 82
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Carol Turley
October 5, 2019
My heartfelt prayers & love are forever with you...so deeply saddened...
October 5, 2019
Dear Ruby and family,
My prayers and sincere condolences are with all of you throughout these saddest of days. May the memories of Bobby always bring smiles to your hearts.
Cheryl Kuney
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