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Elouise Ridgeway Obituary
Elouise was united in Holy Matrimony to Haywood Ridgeway, Jr. on September 14, 1953, their marriage would span and flourish over the decades, through thick and thin. Their union was blessed with 6 children: Debra, Howard (Keith), Perry, Gerry, Gregory and Regina.
Upon graduating from high school, Elouise went on to college to become a licensed practical nurse, a position she would hold for many years until her retirement from Evans Memorial Hospital, Fort Carson Colorado. While Haywood was in the U.S. Army, the family traveled to Germany and various locations throughout the United States. They ended up in Colorado Springs, Colorado where they settled down and raised their children in the town of Widefield.
Elouise and Haywood knew each other for their entire lives. They not only shared a great love, they were also the very best of friends. Elouise leaves behind her husband, Haywood Ridgeway, Jr., her daughters Debra Gray (Larnell), Regina Anderson (Paul), sons Howard (Keith) Ridgeway and Perry Ridgeway, her brother James Steele and sisters Doris Thomas and Allice Fleishour. Her grandchildren, Chartenae Puller, Samantha Clowers, Jarett Clowers, Stephan Ridgeway, Marcus Ridgeway, Katrina Ridgeway, Daniel Ridgeway, Renelle Ridgeway, Tiffany Ridgeway, Ciara Ridgeway, Brittainy Donnell, Courtney Donnell, and Amanda Donnell. Elouise leaves behind many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. She loved you all.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, her brothers Richard Steele and Benjamin Steele, her sisters Betty Sylve and Callie Ann Anderson and her sons Gerry Lee Ridgeway and Gregory Wayne Ridgeway.
Memories and condolences can be shared with the family by visiting: www.angelusfuneraldirectors.com
Angelus Chapel Funeral Directors, Inc.
1104 S. Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Telephone: (719) 391-1918 Fax: (719) 633-1785
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Oscar Padeway
June 20, 2017
My heart goes out to the Ridgeway family. May she rest in peace.
Irene Gregory Torres
June 19, 2017
May you be resting with the angels Mrs. Ridgeway. Blessings to everyone.
Monica Presha Goodson
June 16, 2017
My sympathies and prayers to the family. Mrs. Ridgeway watched me grow up and she was friends with my mother, Doris Presha. Rest In Peace Mrs. Ridgeway.
Ora Coleman & Family
June 16, 2017
Peace be with you all during this difficult time. Mrs.Ridgeway was a dear friend and will be sorely missed by her church sisters. Rest in peace.
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Alice Guillory
June 16, 2017
Thank you for spending over 63 years of marriage to my brother Haywood. It was such a comfort to know you were there with him and he with you. You grew up together, so many memories, you will be missed. The Ridgeway family loved you dearly. I know you are present with the Lord. Rest in peace Sister in-law.
Sue Duggan
June 16, 2017
Dear Ridgeway family, I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Ridgeway was such a wonderful lady! She was so very kind to my parents always. I will always remember her beautiful smile. My deepest sympathy is with you.
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