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To the Ridley Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss.
Brenda Balfour
February 11th, 2020 at 12:00am
Bev and the giant Ridley Family...
Barry Shanley
February 11th, 2020 at 12:00am
I loved Wednesday morning coffee at McDonalds with Larry and Martha. When his snowbird friends were there he never failed to introduce me as “the Marine”! I loved hearing his stories from WWII. When he would shop I had wonderful times chatting with Martha. At church I made sure to get a hug and a sweet little smooch which was usually followed by a joke about our spouses seeing!! He was a dear friend whom I will miss greatly.
Lynn Rarick
February 11th, 2020 at 12:00am
Aunt Martha and Uncle Lawrence together again. Great memories.
Duane & Patty Ninke
February 11th, 2020 at 12:00am
RIP, Larry. Now with Martha once again.
Dorothy Cutshaw
February 11th, 2020 at 12:00am
Great memories of a very special man. RIP Mr. Ridley.
Fran Morehead
February 12th, 2020 at 12:00am
As a little kid I looked forward to going to church just to see this man. It may have just been a friendly smile and a warm handshake but what I looked forward to the most was hearing his stories...of his travels...of his service in the war as an airman....or anything really. What an amazing human being! Rest in Peace Mr. Ridley, you will be missed.
Fran Morehead
February 12th, 2020 at 12:00am
The last post came from Luke Morehead. So sorry for the mistake.
Fran Morehead
February 12th, 2020 at 12:00am
Such a wonderful Geeat Uncle. Always making us giggle! So blessed to have had Uncle Lawrence and Aunt Martha as part of our lives and treasured memories. I’ll always turn to answer if I hear the name “George” called out thanks to this guy! I believe he called me George so many times at one point he forgot my real name. Crazy how he made me feel special by such a funny antic♥️
Holly Mashour
February 13th, 2020 at 12:00am
Thanks for the kibd words, Fran.
Beverly abd Jory Holmes
February 14th, 2020 at 12:00am
He loved you and your brother.
Beverly and Jory Holmes
February 14th, 2020 at 12:00am
I remember going to their house when I was little so many years ago. He was my grandpas brother. When I built a model of a B-17 he told me about what he did in the military and pointed out on the model where he operated from. RIP.
Vince
February 14th, 2020 at 12:00am
So sorry I missed the funeral. I had not heard of Uncle Lawrence passing until today, 2-16-20. My condolence to the family. I thought the world of Uncle Lawrence. Would have liked to see all of the family. God Bless and again, So sorry for your loss.
Julieanne White
February 16th, 2020 at 12:00am
Beverly and Jory, That is what my son said to me when I informed him of Mr. Ridley's passing. He thought quite a lot of him.....as did many people. Hugs to you all.
dickandfran@hotmail.com
February 16th, 2020 at 12:00am
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Ridley's passing. I remember Martha and Larry at Jericho functions when I was a little girl. Martha helped me learn how to sew at Helen Russell's house. I am a quilter now thanks to them both. But Larry helped me the most with my summer job at Bohn Aluminum during several college years. He helped me so much when I had made payroll mistakes on individual piece work rates. People would be so upset but he would help me handle those Friday mistakes on their checks. What a great man he was to mediate and help me make light of these blunders. So sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Barbara Kozlik Bartlett
Barbara Kozlik Bartlett
February 21st, 2020 at 12:00am
My sincere condolences to Bev and the entire Ridley family. I'm truly sorry for not being able to be South Haven to support you.
Jory Holmes
February 26th, 2020 at 12:00am
My deepest Sympathy to Uncle Lawrence's family. He was a funny, caring man. Always with the jokes. I will miss his smile, a teasing. RIP Uncle Lawrence.
Julie White
March 11th, 2020 at 12:00am
We have a lot of wonderful memories spending time at Uncle Lawrence and Aunt Martha's house growing up. Our grandfather, Dawson, was Lawrence's brother and they both had such a wonderful sense of humor and picked on us
Tesi (Forestieri) Jennings
March 13th, 2020 at 12:00am
To the entire Ridley family: I just found out about Larry’s passing. What a really nice man. I worked with him several years at Bohn. He was funny & a joy to be around. RIP Larry.
Kathy Mooy Dickerson
March 20th, 2020 at 12:00am
