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Phillip Ridgway Obituary
1950-2015
Phil passed away from liver cancer on the evening of February 9th. He died at home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Phil was born on Father's day, June 18th 1950 in Okemah, Oklahoma to Henry and Iva Ridgway. He was the youngest of four.
In 1957 the family moved to Casitas Springs. They moved to Ventura in 1963. He attended De Anza Jr. High and Ventura High school, graduating in 1968. Wanting to venture out, he moved to Portland Oregon in 1972 but his love for the ocean and beauty of Ventura drew him back in 1980. At that time, he worked as a carpenter and a mason.
In 1982 he met Marian Charles on the beach and this was the beginning of a 33 year long friendship and marriage.
In 1984 he obtained an airframe and power plant license and began his career in the aircraft industry. He worked as a mechanic at Tracor Aviation in Goleta for 15 years.
In 1986 Phil and Marian welcomed their first born daughter, Alana. Three years later in 1989 their son Colton was born. These years were the light of his life and brought him much joy. Wanting to be closer to home and his family, he decided to purchase a pool and spa business servicing the Ventura area. I
n 2004 he was hired by Aspen Helicopters and he continued his aircraft mechanics at Oxnard airport. He enjoyed the many friendships he made there and was grateful for all the travel they provided to different parts of the country. He retired from Aspen in 2014. He had many interests including the love of all animals, playing his many guitars, treasure hunting, surfing, scuba diving, skiing, motorcycle riding, camping, fishing, driving his bass boat and hot rod and many others.
He leaves behind his beloved wife and best friend Marian Ridgway, daughter Alana Ridgway and son Colton Ridgway. Hisstep father Boyd Blevins and his children Larry and Diane, sister Ivanell Chesser, brother in law Jim Grennan, sister in law Doris Vest and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his mother in law Sarah Thompson, brothers in law John Charles and Larry Harrold, sisters in law Ginger Charles and Linnea Harrold and several more neices, nephews cousins, aunts and uncles.
Please join us for a service and a celebration of his life as we share memories of Phil at Camp Comfort in Oak View at 12 noon on Sunday, March 8th.
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Memories and Condolences
for Phillip Ridgway
Randy Perotin
March 11, 2015
Of all the neat stuff Phill shared, he was the best treasure of all. I will honor his passing but will miss him as a brother. My condolence to his family.
Robin Kirch
March 7, 2015
I didn't always see you, our Paths did cross and it was always an enjoyable encounter. You were always a man of character and Values. So Sorry of your early Passing . Good thoughts and prayers for your Family.
Clary Roberts
March 7, 2015
Phil always had a great attitude, not a mean bone in his body, always smiling. One of a kind, happy to have known Phil. Bless his family and friends. RIP buddy.
Dad and Phil 1950
Ivanell Chesser
March 5, 2015
I can not find the words to express,
this great great loss.
The last of my brothers.
A wonderful brother.
soft, kind voice, like our Dad.
Jaime Esquivel
March 2, 2015
My condolence go out to the family of Phillip,I had the grate pleasure of working and car pooling with Phillip at tractor aviation in the 80s.I will always remember Phil as a happy go lucky guy with that signature smile.R.I.P Phil
Jerry & Elvy Dawley
March 2, 2015
Phil! You Were a Great Neighbor and Friend and Will Be Missed. Our Prayers Go Out To Marian And Family. So Sorry For Your Loss. Jerry And Elvy Dawley
Jim Grennan
March 2, 2015
A great guy who has now met his sister in Heaven. She was my wife.
Lee Schulien
March 2, 2015
Ivanell, I am sorry for your loss. I know that this is a hard time for you. I will be praying for you.
Pam Cline
March 1, 2015
Ivanell, I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like he was a wonderful man. Our prayers are with you and your family. We love you.
Kellie & Jason Goldenbee
March 1, 2015
We are so heartbroken to lose such an amazing Man! Our love and prayers are with Marian, Alana, Colton and the rest of his loved ones! I will always remember his smile and that he was always fun to have around! He was a loving husband and father and I am lucky to have seen that with my own eyes! We will cherish the memories we have with Phil and hope to more like him! We love you!
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