RIDENHOUR, Sylvan (Ike)

Lamont Mortuary of Globe, Globe, AZ ~ 10/27/10 Sylvan "Ike" Ridenhour, age 80, born Dec. 16, 1926 in Burlington, WA to Charles and Gertrude Ridenhour, passed away Oct. 23, 2010. He was affectionately known as "The Mayor of Ice House Canyon" mostly because he would sit on the porch and wave to all passer-by, talk with anyone who might stop in and the coffee was always hot. He served his country proudly in the US Marines during the Korean War and was one of the heralded "Chosen Few". He was a highly decorated officer and was a Purple Heart recipient. He married Catherine Ridenhour of Globe in August of 1955 and within several years made their home in Globe. He retired from Inspiration Copper Co. in 1985 where he had worked as a repair mechanic in the mill. Their only son Landy Ridenhour was born in June 1956 and was a graduate of Globe High School in 1974. Ike would like to be remembered as a husband, dad, grandpa, great grandpa, neighbor, friend and a damn fine Marine. Ike is survived by his wife Catherine Ridenhour, his son Landy Ridenhour, his sister Donna Gerdes and his grandchildren Lenny, Kaycee, Zachary, Brendan and Veyda. All services will be held privately. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Arizona Silver Belt, Globe, AZ Wednesday, November 03, 2010 Sylvan “Ike” Ridenhour passed away Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010 at the age of 80. He was born Dec. 16, 1926 in Burlington, Wash., the son of Charles and Gertrude Ridenhour. Ike was affectionately known as “The Mayor of Ice House Canyon,” mostly because he would sit on the porch and wave to all passers-by, talk with anyone who might stop in, and the coffee was always hot. Ike was a Marine, a veteran of the Korean War and was one of the heralded “Chosen Few.” He was highly decorated and was a Purple Heart recipient. He married Catherine “Cappy” Ridenhour of Globe in August of 1955 and within several years made their home in Globe. Ike retired from Inspiration Consolidate Copper Co. in 1985 where he had worked as a repair mechanic in the Mill. Their only son, Lany “Monty” Ridenhour was born in June 1956 and was a graduate of Globe High School in 1974. Ike would like to be remembered as a husband, dad, grandpa, great grandpa, good neighbor, friend and a damn fine Marine. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Cappy; his son, Monty; his sister, Donna Gerdes; his grandchildren, Todd, Arthur, Erin, and Adam and his great-grandchildren, Lenny, Kaycee, Zachary, Brendan and Veyda. There will be no public viewing. The family will have private services. Assisting the family is Lamont Mortuary.