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Dale Ridgeway Obituary

Dale Ridgeway Robert Dale Ridgeway, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully at his home on Sept. 16, 2016, with his family at his side. Dale was an eager participant in life. He loved and was loved by many people. A gifted raconteur, many of his stories were true. A favorite pastime was Sunday golf at the Morro Bay Golf Course, where he made a hole-in-one in 2007, and he treasured his membership in the OHAT Golf Club. His enthusiasm for sports ranged widely, and he was a dedicated SF Giants fan who traveled with friends every season to attend a few home games. Dale was committed to his community, and was a past president of the Lions Club. As parade chair of the La Fiesta celebration in 1971, he helped secure Mickey Mouse as Grand Marshal. Dale was interested in architecture, art museums and history, especially of towns he visited during travels across the U.S. There was a special place in his heart for the island of Kaua'i. He prized his sobriety of 42 years in a 12-step program and helped many people in their recovery. To that end he was a board member for many years at Middlehouse Recovery Home of San Luis Obispo. A U.S. Army veteran, he served proudly during the Korean War. Dale is a 1968 graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, earning a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. He worked many years in public relations in the title insurance industry. Born in Bakersfield, he and his wife of 64 years, Lorraine, moved to San Luis Obispo in 1955. He was a loving and supportive husband and father, and a trusted friend. Dale is survived by Lorraine (Hoffman); two daughters, Leslie Ridgeway and Lindsey Ridgeway; and sons-in-law Terry Wells and David Becker; beloved nieces, nephews and cousins, and valued friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Dale Ridgeway, Sr. and Mary Malinda (Hutchason) Ridgeway, and brothers Edgar Ridgeway and Ronald Ridgeway. A Celebration of Life will take place at 6:00pm on Sunday, Oct. 2 at the Morro Bay Golf Course clubhouse, 201 State Park Rd., Morro Bay, Calif. Dale requested, in lieu of flowers, a donation to the Middlehouse Recovery Home, 2939 Augusta St., San Luis Obispo, Calif., 93401. Sign his guestbook at sanluisobispo.com/obituaries

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Sep. 24, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Dale Ridgeway

15 Entries

Victoria Randall

October 19, 2016

Dear Lorraine, Dale's memorial service was such a moving tribute to his life and the impact he had on so many. I will miss Dale. You and the girls are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you.

October 1, 2016

I will miss my best friend Dale I know there is a great place you have found. I know you will keep us safe. love to you Larry Davis

Pat Scandalis

September 30, 2016

I was so sorry to hear the news of Dale's passing. I remember Dale as a loving partner, father and the first person that I recognized as a People Person.

Robert Hyde

September 27, 2016

Dale, you will be missed by dozens of men and women in San Luis for your warm smile, your generous and listening nature, and your willingness to always be of service. Many of our close friends have already made the journey to be in the arms of our loving God, and I sure Pete and Lloyd and all our other friends who have departed will be there to welcome you to the great meeting in the sky.

Gail Anderson

September 27, 2016

There isn't a nicer man that walked the Earth than my friend Dale. Always laughing, always happy, and always ready with a hug. Your caring for others was far reaching my friend...you will be missed greatly.

Dan Gordon

September 27, 2016

Dale was a wonderful partner in golf, on road trips to see the SF Giants, and most of all in his helping me to understand relationships and enjoying life. I will miss him and his warm smile.

S G

September 26, 2016

I worked with Dale many years ago in title. He was always a man who put a smile on your face!! One year he gave us gals glass hershey kisses...I still have mine! Dale you were amazing and such a happy inspiration!! You will be missed!

Donny Edwards

September 26, 2016

I will miss you Dale. "Don't be sad that the journey ended, be happy that it happened" Dr Seuss

Amy Norby

September 25, 2016

Dale was a wonderful man with a huge heart. He is going to be deeply missed by so many. My heart is so heavy, but celebrating a life well lived. Lots of love to going out to the Ridgeway Family.

Mary Lou Sneed

September 25, 2016

Lorraine and Family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us. -Helen Keller

Dianne Del Rio

September 25, 2016

Very saddened to hear of your loss Lorraine. I have many happy memories of working with Dale at Safeco Title, he will be greatly missed.

Tom and Ann Neumann

September 24, 2016

Oh, Dale, are we going to miss you, your cheery greetings, your ready laugh, your easy and many kindnesses. We struck gold in neighbors when we moved next door to you five years ago, you and Lorraine the best kind of people, the dearest of friends. We won't be able to look out our windows or walk past without seeing you puttering around the yard, watering your flowers, chit-chatting about the Giants, petting Winkie. The world--our world--was a far better place for you. And don't you worry--you know us, we'll be looking after Lorraine and pestering her just as much as we did the two of you. We love you and miss you so very much. Always in our hearts and now in God's kingdom, only a temporary goodbye.

Steven Bonham

September 24, 2016

Dale never said no to anyone's request for help. Dale was a very special person and I will miss him but he taught me a lot.

Carol Mortensen

September 24, 2016

Warm condolences, Lorraine, for the loss of your love and best friend.
With love & friendship,
Carol Mortensen

Sheila Kircher

September 24, 2016

I did not know Mr. Ridgeway personally, but did have the honor/pleasure of teaching his two beautiful daughters at Laguna Jr. High. What a tribute to him (and his wife) they are. I know they must have made him VERY proud!!! He will be missed.
Mrs. K Laguna P.E.

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