Idaho State Journal, 02/06/10
SODA SPRINGS — Harry Ridge, 93, died peacefully Thursday Feb. 4, 2010, in Soda Springs, Idaho. Harry was born November 13, 1916, in Knightsville, Utah, to Harry Daniel and Viola Koyle Edwards. After his mother's death he was adopted by John and Amelia Ridge.
Harry spent his youth in Las Vegas, Nevada. He served in the Marine Corps during World War II and then graduated from LDS Business College.
He married Fern Bodily of Burley, Idaho, and to this union was born DeLayne (Jack) Yasaitis, Idaho Falls Idaho, Ronald Ridge, Auberry, Calif., Kevan (Pam) Ridge, Paul, Idaho.
After Fern's death Harry married Zalia Johnson in the Manti Temple. The family grew to include Alonna (Mark) Randall, Tempe, Ariz., daughter, Heather (Dave) Wilson, Rupert, Idaho, and son, Harry David Ridge. In 1996, Harry married Helen Rae Larsen and resided in Soda Springs, Idaho, until his death.
Harry was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a high counselor, counselor in several bishoprics and an outstanding ward clerk and executive secretary as well as an ordinance worker in the Logan Temple.
He enjoyed reading, traveling, listening to great music and viewing beautiful artwork. He was an outstanding teacher and loved to learn. Harry was a master organizer.
He was an excellent car salesman and worked for Hanzel Chevrolet and Larson Chevrolet in Rupert for many years.
He was known all over Southern Idaho as "Happy Harry!" He was a champion and friend to all people. Being charitable to the downtrodden and disadvantaged was a hallmark of his life. He endured patiently to the end.
Harry was preceded in death by his wives, Fern and Zalia, parents, siblings, grandson, Richard Ridge, and beloved son, Harry David Ridge. He is survived by his wife, Helen Rae; five children; 23 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held on Monday, February 8, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Hooper LDS Fourth Ward Chapel in Soda Springs. The family will visit with friends on Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sims Funeral Home and on Monday morning from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. at the Burley Pleasant View Cemetery.
Services are under the direction of the Sims Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family online at www. simsfh.com .
from online : boards.ancestry.com
SODA SPRINGS — Harry Ridge, 93, died peacefully Thursday Feb. 4, 2010, in Soda Springs, Idaho. Harry was born November 13, 1916, in Knightsville, Utah, to Harry Daniel and Viola Koyle Edwards. After his mother's death he was adopted by John and Amelia Ridge.
Harry spent his youth in Las Vegas, Nevada. He served in the Marine Corps during World War II and then graduated from LDS Business College.
He married Fern Bodily of Burley, Idaho, and to this union was born DeLayne (Jack) Yasaitis, Idaho Falls Idaho, Ronald Ridge, Auberry, Calif., Kevan (Pam) Ridge, Paul, Idaho.
After Fern's death Harry married Zalia Johnson in the Manti Temple. The family grew to include Alonna (Mark) Randall, Tempe, Ariz., daughter, Heather (Dave) Wilson, Rupert, Idaho, and son, Harry David Ridge. In 1996, Harry married Helen Rae Larsen and resided in Soda Springs, Idaho, until his death.
Harry was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a high counselor, counselor in several bishoprics and an outstanding ward clerk and executive secretary as well as an ordinance worker in the Logan Temple.
He enjoyed reading, traveling, listening to great music and viewing beautiful artwork. He was an outstanding teacher and loved to learn. Harry was a master organizer.
He was an excellent car salesman and worked for Hanzel Chevrolet and Larson Chevrolet in Rupert for many years.
He was known all over Southern Idaho as "Happy Harry!" He was a champion and friend to all people. Being charitable to the downtrodden and disadvantaged was a hallmark of his life. He endured patiently to the end.
Harry was preceded in death by his wives, Fern and Zalia, parents, siblings, grandson, Richard Ridge, and beloved son, Harry David Ridge. He is survived by his wife, Helen Rae; five children; 23 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held on Monday, February 8, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Hooper LDS Fourth Ward Chapel in Soda Springs. The family will visit with friends on Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sims Funeral Home and on Monday morning from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. at the Burley Pleasant View Cemetery.
Services are under the direction of the Sims Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family online at www. simsfh.com .
from online : boards.ancestry.com
Idaho State Journal, 02/06/10
SODA SPRINGS — Harry Ridge, 93, died peacefully Thursday Feb. 4, 2010, in Soda Springs, Idaho. Harry was born November 13, 1916, in Knightsville, Utah, to Harry Daniel and Viola Koyle Edwards. After his mother's death he was adopted by John and Amelia Ridge.
Harry spent his youth in Las Vegas, Nevada. He served in the Marine Corps during World War II and then graduated from LDS Business College.
He married Fern Bodily of Burley, Idaho, and to this union was born DeLayne (Jack) Yasaitis, Idaho Falls Idaho, Ronald Ridge, Auberry, Calif., Kevan (Pam) Ridge, Paul, Idaho.
After Fern's death Harry married Zalia Johnson in the Manti Temple. The family grew to include Alonna (Mark) Randall, Tempe, Ariz., daughter, Heather (Dave) Wilson, Rupert, Idaho, and son, Harry David Ridge. In 1996, Harry married Helen Rae Larsen and resided in Soda Springs, Idaho, until his death.
Harry was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a high counselor, counselor in several bishoprics and an outstanding ward clerk and executive secretary as well as an ordinance worker in the Logan Temple.
He enjoyed reading, traveling, listening to great music and viewing beautiful artwork. He was an outstanding teacher and loved to learn. Harry was a master organizer.
He was an excellent car salesman and worked for Hanzel Chevrolet and Larson Chevrolet in Rupert for many years.
He was known all over Southern Idaho as "Happy Harry!" He was a champion and friend to all people. Being charitable to the downtrodden and disadvantaged was a hallmark of his life. He endured patiently to the end.
Harry was preceded in death by his wives, Fern and Zalia, parents, siblings, grandson, Richard Ridge, and beloved son, Harry David Ridge. He is survived by his wife, Helen Rae; five children; 23 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held on Monday, February 8, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Hooper LDS Fourth Ward Chapel in Soda Springs. The family will visit with friends on Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sims Funeral Home and on Monday morning from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. at the Burley Pleasant View Cemetery.
Services are under the direction of the Sims Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family online at www. simsfh.com .
from online : boards.ancestry.com
SODA SPRINGS — Harry Ridge, 93, died peacefully Thursday Feb. 4, 2010, in Soda Springs, Idaho. Harry was born November 13, 1916, in Knightsville, Utah, to Harry Daniel and Viola Koyle Edwards. After his mother's death he was adopted by John and Amelia Ridge.
Harry spent his youth in Las Vegas, Nevada. He served in the Marine Corps during World War II and then graduated from LDS Business College.
He married Fern Bodily of Burley, Idaho, and to this union was born DeLayne (Jack) Yasaitis, Idaho Falls Idaho, Ronald Ridge, Auberry, Calif., Kevan (Pam) Ridge, Paul, Idaho.
After Fern's death Harry married Zalia Johnson in the Manti Temple. The family grew to include Alonna (Mark) Randall, Tempe, Ariz., daughter, Heather (Dave) Wilson, Rupert, Idaho, and son, Harry David Ridge. In 1996, Harry married Helen Rae Larsen and resided in Soda Springs, Idaho, until his death.
Harry was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a high counselor, counselor in several bishoprics and an outstanding ward clerk and executive secretary as well as an ordinance worker in the Logan Temple.
He enjoyed reading, traveling, listening to great music and viewing beautiful artwork. He was an outstanding teacher and loved to learn. Harry was a master organizer.
He was an excellent car salesman and worked for Hanzel Chevrolet and Larson Chevrolet in Rupert for many years.
He was known all over Southern Idaho as "Happy Harry!" He was a champion and friend to all people. Being charitable to the downtrodden and disadvantaged was a hallmark of his life. He endured patiently to the end.
Harry was preceded in death by his wives, Fern and Zalia, parents, siblings, grandson, Richard Ridge, and beloved son, Harry David Ridge. He is survived by his wife, Helen Rae; five children; 23 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held on Monday, February 8, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Hooper LDS Fourth Ward Chapel in Soda Springs. The family will visit with friends on Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sims Funeral Home and on Monday morning from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. at the Burley Pleasant View Cemetery.
Services are under the direction of the Sims Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family online at www. simsfh.com .
from online : boards.ancestry.com
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