Kit Eldridge Obituary

Kit has always had a special place in my heart! He was such a good friend to me. I have never forgotten him and all the fun times we had together! I know he is in Heaven smiling down.

Kit was the best member Ute Lakes ever had, and a great friend. I will miss him.

From one of the "Other side of the tracks" folks who grew up with and knew Kit way before most of folks in town: We miss you and hope the fishing is grand where you are now. Rest in Peace, my friend.

Kit and I go back to the "renaissance" age of high school. He was a great friend and I will never forget his kindness. He helped me through many of my personal struggles. I will always have a special place in my heart for him, and Audrey my thoughts and prayers
go out to you and your daughter.

Peggy Gomez

You will find few individuals with the dedication to excellence and quality of work such as Kit Eldridge. A man among men.

Kit did his best to ensure that every single person who trusted him with their time, attention, or money was happy with their investment. If they were not, Kit would do everything within his power to do right by them without delay.

I am a better person for having had the opportunity to know, learn from and work with this genuinely good and hard working man.

Thank you Kit for everything you have brought to this world. Your gracious heart and beaming smile will forever be remembered.

It was my privilege to know Kit,to be able to see first hand some of the beautiful homes and spaces he created with his hands. I will remember how his eyes would light up as he told me about his next adventure with Audrey. He made friends easily with that radiant smile and countless acts of kindness.

His body has left us but I believe that his kind and loving spirit was showered on all of us and will live on through us.

May fair winds and calm sparkling seas carry you my friend on a timeless ship to a white beach shore where you will be greeted by everyone and everything you ever loved.

Kit always smiled and waved as he drove past my home on his way to Ute Lakes. I lost my husband a few years ago, and Kit always kept an eye out for my well being. If I was in the driveway or horse corrals, he would sometimes stop just to ask how I was doing. He was kind enough to help me bury a kitty I lost when I wasn't able to dig the hole. What a fine gentleman. I will miss seeing his white Ford pickup, his broad smile, and hearty wave. My thoughts are with you and your family, Audrey.

Audrey,
I wish that I had spent more time with Kit. To me, he will always seem a part of you. You seemed so in tune with each other. It was beautiful to see or hear about the two of you together.
Of course, I offer my condolences. Pancreatic cancer strikes out of the blue and with devastating consequences. Maybe someday we will vanquish it, but not in time for you and Kit.
You must cherish what you had together and miss it terribly.
I know that I can't say anything that you don't already know. Each of us faces our losses in our own way.
Just know that you are cared about and although I have been much in the background, I am here to step forward if summoned.
What can I say?
With love and caring,
Cynthia

Kit it was a pleasure knowing you and doing business with you for all these years. You showed a great deal of strength and determination this past year. We will remember you for your wonderful smile, zest for life and the tremendous pride you took in your work.

Tim and Tom Black and everybody at Tile Traders

It has been a while since we last talked but I'm glad you had a great life , you were a good friend and a fun person to work with. Rest in peace

You were one of the nicest people I've had the pleasure of knowing, Kit. It was many years ago when you joined our family and several of us busted out the guitars and shared a tune or two. May God bless you and your wife and family. Peace be with you....

Dear Audrey
We are thinking of you at this time of great loss. We will always remember Kit for his amazing love for you as well as all of us jumping off dive boats and sharing our experiences together. I remember one time he had a bad ear and could not come out with us - when we arrived back at the dock, there he was holdig a fabulous lunch so you could eat and then go back out diving- this was Kit. He was a special, kind and generous man with a big heart.We will miss him and our Bonaire times together. We are sending you thoughts and prayers
Debbie and Katherine

Audrey, my respect for Kit was unsurpassed, he was an amazing person and I feel so privledged to have been his friend. My heart is breaking for you and his daughter, you have been so brave and strong throughout this past 16 months. Kits smile is still shining, I can see it now and feel the incredible positive energy he always had.
Kem Winternitz

Hello Audrey,

We have been thinking of, and praying for, both you and Kit this past year and so you've never been far from our minds and hearts. It was such a pleasure to meet you at Nathaniel's graduation in Seattle. And although we never met Kit, it's as though we knew him well from all the stories and conversations we've heard throughout the years. We continue to keep you close and hope it helps you knowing others will continue to send healing thoughts your way. Jill (Siri's sister) and Rob

It is with tremendous sorrow that I accept Kit's passing and Audrey's loss of her soulmate and best friend. May you rest in peace my dear friend and please know we will forever cherish the cradle you made for our miracle twin boys, Dustin and Dylan.

We are sad to hear of Kit's passing. We think of him and speak of him often as we enjoy and get compliments on our beautiful "custom home by Kit". Our thoughts are with Audrey and his family.

Dearest Audrey, May all the love that surrounds you give you strength. Healing moves at its own pace. Be kind to yourself. I am truly sorry for your loss. My greatest sympathy. Much love, Ronni

Everything in this article is true, only he was even better than that. We miss him, and will keep him and Audrey in our thoughts and prayers. Kit was truly a person we were proud and blessed to have known.
The Kennedy's-Dick, Lisa, Kevin and Brenna

It is with deep sorrow that I hear of Kit's passing. I feel cheated that I didn't get a chance to know him better. My heart goes out to Audrey and his daughter and those closest to him. May his next destination be worthy of him.
Robin Best (cousin to Audrey)

Kit was a remarkable person, not only was he greatly talented but his love, generosity and passion for life spread to all he knew.

We will remember him for his boyish charm, easy going manner and for his devotion to his life partner and soulmate Audrey.

He epitomized living life to the fullest.

Our deepest condolences go out to his family and many friends.

Kit, we will never forget you