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Nathan Ritchie Obituary
Jan 11, 1986 – Aug 14, 2010
Nate graduated from Millard West High School in 2004 and was employed at PayPal. Survived by his parents, Steve and Kathy Ritchie of Cary, NC; brother Benjamin Ritchie; sister, Sarah Ritchie; grandparents Shirley Ritchie of Savanna, IL, Charles and Sylvia Sperow of Morgantown, WV.
Celebration of Nate's Life: Thursday August 19, 2010 at 6pm at Braman Mortuary (Southwest Chapel). Visit www.bramanmortuary.com to leave a condolence
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Memories and Condolences
for Nathan Ritchie
Bruce Nik
October 14, 2010
I have had the chance to work with Nate on few programming projects in the past. From the few phone chats and some e-mail corresponding we had, I found him to be a very energetic and ambitious person in addition to being very friendly. I really liked working with him and was looking forward to work with him again. During our phone conversations, he always laughed and put me at ease.
It is really unfortunate that he is not among us anymore. I was very saddened when I found out and my heart goes to all his family and friends. May his pleasent memories live for ever.
September 22, 2010
Kathy, Steve, Sarah and Ben,
This passage from scripture has always been very comforting to me. "For none of us lives to himself alone, and none of us dies to himself alone. If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord." Romans 14: 7-8
With love, Vincent and Bernie
Joe Gonzalez
September 14, 2010
Nate was a great friend. I only wish I had kept in touch. My thoughts go out to his family. Nate helped me through a lot of things and we shared a lot of things late into the night. Nate, you will definitely be missed.
Love, Shiftry
Joe Keaschall
August 24, 2010
Steve, Kathy, and Family,
My heart joins yours in sadness and pain. May God bring you peace.
Bertha Ricks
August 24, 2010
A word of comfort in your time of sorrow.
"For this is the will of my Father, that everyone that beholds the Son and exercises faith in him should have everlasting life, and I will resurrect him at the last day."--John 6:40
Melissa Kress
August 22, 2010
I am also a PayPal employee and did not have the pleasure of knowing your son. As a parent I can't imagine the pain of losing a child. I am so sorry for your family's loss. You are in my prayers.
Elaine Ray
August 20, 2010
Kathy, Steve, Ben and Sarah,
We never had the pleasure of meeting Nate, but can tell that he was loved by so many, many people who will hold him in their hearts forever. Our thoughts are with you and all those who loved Nate.
Elaine, Mark and Samuel Ray
Patrick Kearney
August 20, 2010
To the Ritchie Family,
I am so sorry to hear that Nate passed away. I have fond memories of Nate's sense of humor and always energetic personality. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Patrick J. Kearney
Johnston High School Bands
Cami Nagel
August 19, 2010
I did not know Nate but I work at PayPal. I can not imagine how difficult it must be to loose a child. My heart goes out to you. Your family will be in my prayers. I hope being surrounded by a community that cares is some comfort to you.
Tess Raines and family
August 19, 2010
Our hearts go out to Nate's family and friends. May God's love comfort you. We will remember him.
Kurt Larson
August 19, 2010
There was a semester of high school where I had all but one period of classes with Nate, and it was awesome. I haven't caught up with him for several years and it's terrible that we'll never get that chance now.
Melissa Mather
August 19, 2010
I worked with Nate at PayPal. He always gave me a hard time for having so much PINK at my desk. I will never forget the look on his face when he came into work with pink petals, confetti, and tinsel all over his work station! :) We had a lot of fun. He had it all together and always talked about striving to accomplish more. My thoughts are with his family. He will truly be missed.
Kevin Raines & Family
August 19, 2010
Our condolances to your family.
Terry Miller
August 19, 2010
Steve, Kathy, Ben and Sarah,
Our hearts are with all of you and our prayers go far beyond reach. Please know each one of us hold you, and Nate's friends close in our hearts. Our love and prayers always, Steve, Terry, Aaron, and Sara Miller
Deb Johnson
August 18, 2010
My heart aches for you and your family, Kathy. Reading these messages from those who knew Nate makes me wish I'd had that opportunity. I'm lifting you up in prayer and will see you Thursday evening.
Holiday Inn Express Omaha West
August 18, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Justin Knobbe
August 18, 2010
Nate was a great guy, and one of the smartest I had the pleasure of knowing. I know a lot of people really cared about him, and he will be missed a lot. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
anne robinson
August 18, 2010
Kathy,
You have not been out of my thoughts and prayers.....I trust God's comfort can in some way penetrate your sadness....it is totally beyond my understanding, but I know He is able...
much love, anne
Julie & Terry Oberembt
August 18, 2010
We are sending prayers of support and thoughts of love to the family and friends of Nate.
Peter Bunder
August 18, 2010
The prayers of all of us at Good Shepherd in West Lafayette are with Cathy and Steve . . .
Katy Bunder
August 18, 2010
I knew Nathan as a bright, inquisitive and active little boy and that is how I'll always remember him. A very smart and kind child who loved Ninja Turtles! Although it has been years since I was around Nathan I have never forgotten his vibrant personality which was evident even in a young child. I'm so sorry that he will not get to grow old and continue to enliven our world.
Kathy, Steve, Sarah, and Ben, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and that the congregation at Good Shepherd in West Lafayette is praying for your family. Katy Bunder, West Lafayette IN
Margaret Llewellyn Bruce
August 17, 2010
I was in band with Nate in high school, and he was just the nicest person I've ever met. My deepest sympathies to Nate's family! He will be missed.
Mike Vamosi
August 17, 2010
We'll miss Nate for many reasons, he was a great guy to be around, good way of interacting with all people, he always was bettering himself. My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family as we'll miss Nate.
Jennifer Fowler (Morris)
August 17, 2010
Nate and I dated in High School I remember him fondly, and am shocked to hear of his passing. My prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.
Julie Cox-Witt
August 17, 2010
My husband Paul & I knew Nate from Oriental Trading Company. He lived with us for the remainder of our lease when we lived in our apartment. Nate is a great person & my sympathies go out to his family & he will be missed by us.
August 17, 2010
My deepest condolences to Nate's family. I know from experience that losing a child is something words can't describe or comfort. I was never fortunate enough to meet Nate, but I know Patrick will miss him greatly.
Donna Strom & family
Doran Green
August 17, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the Ritchie Family. Jeris and I were just talking about Nate on Saturday while I was in KC Saturday....he must have been on our minds. He was a very funny and wonderful young person and will be missed deeply by his friends I know. May you be comforted in knowing he was loved completely by his friends.
Doran Green-Pearce (Mother of Jeris Jensen)
Mark Brakenhoff
August 17, 2010
Nate has always been a great friend and a guy that you could always count on no matter the task. We all loved his great attitude and envied his determination to better himself in his work and social life. My prayers go out to his family and friends. We'll never forget how he touched our lives.
Monica Chatmon
August 17, 2010
I was saddened to hear of Nate's passing. he was a nice, smart and helpful young man. My prayers go out to his parents and family.
Jodene, Jay & Justin Kuhns
August 17, 2010
Nate will be greatly missed, he touched so many lifes. Nate, his family and his friends are in our thoughts and prayers.
Caleb Lenhardt
August 17, 2010
Its hard to imagine Nate being gone. I went through new hire training at PayPal with Nate. He was always the smartest guy in training, knowing everything there was to know about computers. You will definately be missed Nate.
August 17, 2010
I have worked with Nate at PayPal for a few years. Wonderful man!
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