Dr. John Beatrice Aldridge

Dr. John Beatrice Aldridge

John Aldridge Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 3, 2009.
Aldridge, Dr. John and Beatrice, parents of Jonathan Aldridge. Dr. Aldridge passed away February 2008 was a prominent medical doctor with his own private practice for over 18 years in the Kansas City area. He practiced at Truman Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Trinity Lutheran Hospital and St. Luke's Hospital. He was a member of the Army reserves and fought in Desert Storm with the 325th General Hospital of Kansas City, MO. He was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha and the Masons. Mrs. Aldridge passed away February 3, 2009 and was a loving, supportive mother and wife and was involved with the Lakewood Ladies, bowling, yoga and playing cards. She loved decorating her flower garden and in the spring planted flowers, peppers, tomatoes and greens. She also loved decorating the house in lights for the holidays. The Aldridge family resided in Lakewood for over 18 years. Services: Funeral service at the FAMILY CENTER of SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Friday, 10:00 a.m. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery with military honors at 11:30 a.m. If desired, contributions may be made to the Aldridge Family.

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