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William Samuel RITCHIE
February 25, 1927 ~ February 9, 2014 (age 86) 86 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Keith Stanley & Family
March 6, 2014 11:49 AM
We would like to express our condolences to the Ritchie Family, at this difficult time. We have always held Bill in the highest regards. We first met Bill years ago ,when he and Dave Smith formed Ritchie - Smith Feeds, and they were looking for customers. We have always considered ourselves quite lucky to have been doing business with such classy people. (Which continues to this day !). Bill's ears have probably rung many, many times over the years, when we would tell other people about how much, we admired and respected the honesty , hard work and determination the Ritchie and Smith families put into their lives and, ultimately their business. We will never forget them!
Keith Stanley & Family
Fraserview Poultry, Maple Ridge.
Keith Stanley & Family
Fraserview Poultry, Maple Ridge.
Message from jack and ellen farmer
March 5, 2014 1:27 PM
hi so sorry to hear about Bill I'm sure he will be missed, we had a great relationship with all your family in the feed industry. Our hearts go out to you. the Farers
Message from Mark Duyns
February 26, 2014 1:53 PM
Our family extends our deepest sympathy and sincere prayers for comfort to the Ritchie Family, at this difficult time.
Mark, Caren, Jared and Josh Duyns.
Mark, Caren, Jared and Josh Duyns.
Message from Zoe Bayton
February 23, 2014 6:26 PM
Dear Nina, Laurna, Stewart, Scott & Families,
I send my deepest sympathy to all of you.
My late husband & I had the great pleasure of meeting Nina & Bill during our travels in Mexico. We shared many adventures & good times.
Bill was always the gentleman & he helped anyone in need.
God Bless you.
With Love,
Zoe Bayton
I send my deepest sympathy to all of you.
My late husband & I had the great pleasure of meeting Nina & Bill during our travels in Mexico. We shared many adventures & good times.
Bill was always the gentleman & he helped anyone in need.
God Bless you.
With Love,
Zoe Bayton
Message from Denise March
February 22, 2014 2:42 PM
Stu and family;
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Our love to your entire family.
Brent, Denise and Boys
(The Marchs')
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Our love to your entire family.
Brent, Denise and Boys
(The Marchs')
Message from Darlene White
February 21, 2014 4:14 PM
I will always remember the fun time we shared during the years I worked with Bill and Nina. I will also remember the lessons learned. He taught me the importance of bringing your staff and workers in as partners to give them pride of ownership. I used that lesson over and over in the 25 or so years since we worked together. Rest in peace, dear friend.
With love and gratitude, Darlene
With love and gratitude, Darlene
Message from Ken Funk
February 21, 2014 11:13 AM
To the Ritchie Family:
I was saddened to learn of Bill's passing. He has earned an eternal place of rest and, as a family, you can celebrate this while remembering his life.
All the best to you during this difficult time.
Ken funk
I was saddened to learn of Bill's passing. He has earned an eternal place of rest and, as a family, you can celebrate this while remembering his life.
All the best to you during this difficult time.
Ken funk
Message from Christine Wiebe
February 21, 2014 9:30 AM
Dear Nina, Laurna, Stewart and Scott; We send our very deepest sympathy to all of you and your families. I had the distinct honour and privilege to work for Bill in government for 7 1/2 years - it was a marvelous learning experience that I will always treasure. "Many thanks, Bill - no more 'mugwamps' to deal with"! He left a legacy of beautiful memories for all of you to be very proud of. Chuck & Christine.
Message from Bill, Natalie, Jennifer Ashley & John Andrew Ritchie
February 21, 2014 8:26 AM
We're sending you all our deepest of Sympathy in the Loss of your Father. Uncle Bill was a great man who we know will be missed by all of his Family and Friends. We wish you All some peace in knowing that Uncle Bill will now be at peace with his very own personal Angels in Heaven Above. All those before him are awaiting his arrival with sadness and open arms to comfort him and welcome him to Gods Heaven Above.
God Bless you all in your Grief.
All our Love
Billy, Natalie, Ashley & Andrew Ritchie
aka The Other Ritchie Clan
xox
God Bless you all in your Grief.
All our Love
Billy, Natalie, Ashley & Andrew Ritchie
aka The Other Ritchie Clan
xox
Message from Rick Rake
February 21, 2014 12:51 AM
Bill Ritchie was a wonderful man who I was honoured to know when I was a journalist with the Abbotsford News. His kindness will always be remembered.
Deepest condolences to his family.
Deepest condolences to his family.
Message from Clark Stelmaschuk
February 20, 2014 10:52 PM
Few people knew this . Bill was one of our late night participants in the early '70s.
He was a like able man and one only gets another chance to make a good impression.
My sincere condolences on Bill's departure from this plain and the family can seek healing that he is not really gone but in a better place.
He was a like able man and one only gets another chance to make a good impression.
My sincere condolences on Bill's departure from this plain and the family can seek healing that he is not really gone but in a better place.
Message from Ross Siemens
February 18, 2014 11:28 AM
Please accept my sincere condolences. I had the privilege of knowing "The Chief" for over thirty years. Our families have been friends ever since the Ritchie's moved to Abbotsford.We proudly supported Bill throughout his political career. I had the honour of being mentored by Bill in politics and have great memories have touring British Columbia with him when he was Minister of Municipal Affairs. He was a man of integrity and principle. Service to others was always close to his heart. May you be comforted by the fact that he left a wonderful legacy of faith, hard work, love of family, commitment to community and service to others.
Sincerely, Ross and Kelly Siemens.
Sincerely, Ross and Kelly Siemens.
Message from Bonnie Ritchie
February 18, 2014 8:28 AM
God Bless you all, now and always. Your dad was a great man, and an awesome Uncle to me. I shall truly miss him as I know you all will.
Love and hugs!
Bonnie
xoxo
Love and hugs!
Bonnie
xoxo
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