At her request, no services will be held. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home, Miles City, Montana.
Em was born on July 3, 1931, in Havre, Montana, to Curt and Mary (Murphy) Phillips. She attended Northern and Eastern Montana Colleges and worked at Buttreys in Havre and Powers & Von Ragsdale in Lewistown.
On March 31, 1951, she married John Ridgeway in her hometown of Rudyard, Montana. Em enjoyed family gatherings, grandchildren, school & sporting events, reading and card playing. She was a long-time member of the Republican Party.
She and John farmed and ranched outside of Windham, Montana, for many years. When John´s health failed, she moved to Miles City to live with her daughter. At the time of her death, she was living at TLC, an assisted living center in Miles City. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the caring owners and staff at TLC, including Barb and Roger Melchoir and all the wonderful ladies there who took such good and loving care of our mother.
Preceding Em in death were her husband, John, and her daughter, Susan. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Jo Ridgeway (Gary Day), Miles City, MT; her two sons, Randal Ridgeway (Dawn) and Michael Ridgeway, both of Stanford, MT; seven grandchildren Robert Ridgeway, Austin, Texas, Blake Ridgeway, Chicago, Illinois, Ashley Ernst Maart (Joel), Duluth, Minnesota, Brandon Ernst, Missoula, Montana, Cole Mickelson, Missoula, Montana, Lucas Ridgeway, Missoula, Montana and Lander Ridgeway, Stanford, Montana; two great-grandchildren, Titus and Nicholas Maart, Duluth, Minnesota; her sister, Irene Potter, Carmichael, California; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Judith Basin County Library, 93 3rd Street North, Stanford, MT 59479.
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J Nunnally says
I am sorry to learn of your family sorrow. The death of a loved one is difficult. If I may, I’d like to share scripture that may help. Please take a moment to read John 6:40, 44 and Ps. 36:9.
John and Candy Laney says
You are in our thoughts and prayers. If we can do anything for youl please let us know.
Ross Ritter says
Good bye to a BEAUTIFUL, GRACIOUS, LOVING, Aunt EM.
Great memories you leave us with along with children Randy, Mary Jo, Michael and family who will continue your legacy wonderfully.
With tears and sorrow but the promise of a greater tommorrow. Ross & Rhonda and family
Sherry Patterson says
Good bye Aunty Em. Jo, Randy and Mike you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. She´s with Uncle John and Susan now and I´m sure my mom was there to greet her too. She was much loved.
Kathy Lawrence says
Jo and Gary, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother.. What a beautiful woman she was..tho I never got to meet her I know your Heart is broken but may your wondeful memories carry you thru this sad time..Hugs to you, Kathy
Bill and Jessica Sloan says
At peace with John now. Bless you all during your loss of your Mom. Cherrish those memories.
Rick Croly says
To my cousins, Mt deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom and a great Aunt. Love you all, Rick
Susan & Jim Renner says
We are thiking of you and hope you find peace in the memories of the life she lived and the love she gave and received.
Beth Ikeda says
Jo,
We were sad to hear about your Mother. Sending good thoughts and a virtual hug for you.
In sympathy,
Beth and Dan