Stanley John Ritchey, October 2, 1925 - January 30, 2015. A celebration of Stanley's Life was held on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the United Church in Unity, Saskatchewan. The officiant  was Rev. Linda Emberley & Doug Middleton; organist - Irene Thiessen-Campbell; choir - Unity United Church; soloist - Beckie Middleton. Honourary bearers were all those who shared in Stan's life. A reception was held at the C.E Building, served by UCW. Tributes were made to Unity Flying Club, Unity Museum, or charity of choice. Interment - Woodlawn Cemetery , East Manitou. Stan is survived by Jean his loving wife of 65 years, son Jack and Eileen and their children, Cary and Candice Ritchey, granddaughter-in-law Bonnie Ritchey, grandson-in-law Dan Pearson, Connie (Rob) Crowder, five great-grandchildren, Kyle, Michael, Keely, Emily, Kyra and great great-grandson Raine. His sister Bernice Mitchell and her family, David (Maxine), Barbara, Donnie (Kerry). His brother Bill (Doreen) Ritchey and their girls, Corrinne (Gary), Coralie (Ron), brother-in-law Bill Thurlow, his family Diana (Hugh), Wes (Kim). Sister-in-law Ruth Ritchey and family Kevin, Dawn, Darcy, Carrie, Candace (Wade) and Darren. Sister-in-law Mary Shier and family Buck, Kathleen, and several nieces, nephews and extended family members. Stan is predeceased by his parents Bert and Lil, granddaughter Cindy Pearson, his sister Grace Thurlow, brother Herb Ritchey and brothers-in-law Don Mitchell and Glen Shier. Kirby Sarvas, Bob Clothier, Graydon Olsen, Ted Grondin and Shannon Ehry, assisted by Allen Irwin of Grondin Funeral Services Ltd. in Unity, entrusted with arrangements 306-228-4480. Our family serving your family since 1963.
