John Duncan Ritchie

John Duncan Ritchie

John Ritchie Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Evergreen Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel on Jun. 21, 2023.

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John D. Ritchie, born in Minot, North Dakota on December 23, 1942, passed away on June 14, 2023. He was originally from a railroad family and spent much of his life in Vancouver, Washington.

A memorial service will be held to celebrate John's life. Details about the service will be provided at a later date.

John worked at Great Northern Asset Management. He attended Yankton College in Yankton, South Dakota. He also served in the military, but the specific branch is not mentioned.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice.

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