RIDGLEY, Gerald Franklin

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Published Wednesday, July 6, 2011 - Gerald Franklin Ridgley, 95, passed peacefully in Kingman Sunday, July 3, 2011. Gerald was born Aug. 1, 1915, in Denver to Paul and Cara (Shaw) Ridgley. Gerald was a self-employed owner of a floor-covering store, and a proud veteran of World War II in the U.S. Army. He moved to Meadview from Pomona, Calif., 60 years ago. He is a lifetime member of the B.P.O.E. (74 years), and did water skiing until he was 90 years old. Gerald loved traveling in his motor home and driving a dune buggy. He also loved the heat — the hotter the better. Gerald is survived by his loving family, daughters Vicki Ridgley-Chapel of Meadview, Cara Ridgley Guarino of Lake Havasu City and Vivian Myers of Lake Havasu City; seven grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home, 3-5 p.m. Friday. Graveside services will be 9 a.m. Saturday at Lake Havasu Memorial Gardens with the B.P.O.E. chaplain officiating. Following the service, a reception will be held at 3205 N. Kiowa Blvd. Contributions can be made in Gerald’s name to the B.P.O.E. children charities. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to Gerald’s family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.