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RONALD GEORGE RIDLER
Born: Nov 13, 1933
Date of Passing: Sep 26, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRONALD GEORGE RIDLER
With great sadness our family announces the passing of Ron Ridler, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend.
Ron was born in Winnipeg growing up on Talbot Avenue in Elmwood. He was an athletic man who enjoyed hockey and lacrosse when he was young, walking and golf as he got older. He was an avid bridge player and won a gold medal in the B.C. Senior games. Ron and his wife Bev, ran a successful plumbing business in Abbottsford for over 20 years. Ron was a happy, social man who was grateful to spend time with the people closest to him. He will be sorely missed by all of his family and his many friends.
Ron is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Bev Ridler; daughters - Rhonda (Robbin) Lindsay, Kim (Tony) Enns, Dawn Baum; grandchildren - Crystal Ridler, Robbin Lindsay, Amber Raetsen, Samantha Harvie, Oona Lindsay; great-grandchildren - Deklyn, Jonas, Gus, Holden, Sadie, Brock, Grace and Griffin; sister Lorraine Steele, sister-in-law Doreen Ridler, and many nieces and nephews.
Ron was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Lilian Ridler, siblings - Walter (Ester), Art, Doris White, Raymond (Betty), Gerry (Elsie); mother-in-law Beatrice Gibson and brothers-in-law - Gary Steele and Howard LaGrande.
Special mention is due to Bev's brothers - Norman Gibson, Andy Gibson, very special sister/caregiver Velda LaGrande, Diane Gibson and their families.
The family would also like to thank the wonderful, caring staff at Chilliwack hospital and Bradley Care Home.
As per Ron's final wishes, interment of his ashes will occur in Gladstone, Manitoba. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to one of your favourite charities.
Tribute Link: Henderson Funeral Home, https://www.dignitymemorial.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 30, 2024, Nov 30, 2024
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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My husband and I are sending belated condolences to Ron’s family and good friends. Although we never really met Ron until his elder years, we were very aware of the love, respect and kindness he showed Bev.He was a special man. - Posted by: Pat Schwartz (Cousin of Bev) on: Mar 13, 2025
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My daughter Kaila & I send our condolences to my Uncle Ronnie's family. I will always smile when I think of my Uncle Ron because that's the kind of guy he was, he always had a joke or a welcoming smile for all. I always stopped in to see him when I headed south for any reason. From family photo albums I can see my Mom and Dad, had fun times with Ron & Bev over the years. The world is less one more kind man. We'll miss you Uncle Ron. - Posted by: Tim Ridler (Nephew) on: Jan 01, 2025