Ronald E. Ridge

Ronald E. Ridge, 87, of Gower, Mo., formerly of Agency, Mo., passed away, Sunday, February 13, 2005 at a hospital in Kansas City.

He was born on August 31, 1917 to Arthur W. and Susan Dimple (Jones) Ridge in Buchanan County, near Agency, Mo. Ronald grew up and attended school in the Agency area and in 1936 graduated from Agency High School.

Ronald farmed in the Agency area all his life. In 1990 he moved to Gower to live with his sister, Regina Harned.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Arthur True Ridge, Chester Lee Ridge, and Paul Hugh Ridge.

Ronald is survived by his sister, Regenia Harned, Gower, Mo., three nephews, Wayne Ridge, Bradenton, Fla., Walter Ridge, Wathena, Ks., and Gary Harned, Riverside, Ca., and three nieces, Carol Ridge, Clearwater, Fla,. Sharon Smith, Port Angeles, Wa., and Rita Hoskins, Murfreesboro, Tn., other relatives and many friends.

Graveside Service and Burial: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 16th at the Agency Cemetery.
Visitation: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower.
Donations may be made to the Agency Christian Church or the church of donor?s choice.