Story Title: My Beloved Uncle
By: Cheri Ritchey Smith
One of my first memories of my uncle before I moved away from Indianapolis (which had to have been when I was 4, almost 5 years old) was when I went to visit my grandparents and he would hoist me up in the air, making me laugh and then took me out to see my grandfather’s prized rosebushes. Uncle Jim just had this spirit about him that made you know that he truly loved you. I have had the blessings of many more memories with my beloved uncle but this was my first. I believe this truly says something about this gentle spirit’s life in the way that he loved his family and the way he treated others, especially making a little child feel important! Years later, I saw this same interaction in my own sweet nieces and nephew and with my children in the way that Uncle Jim related to them – just the same as he had with me years ago. Rest in Peace sweet uncle.
Tamara Delello says
To a man I admire and respect and love. God hold him in your arms until we meet again.
Bill Sandi Moore says
Our Dear Nancy & family, we shared so many great times, laughs, memories with you and your beloved. We pray God will hold you in his loving arms and give you & family comfort, knowing Jim is “camping with the best of the best”.
Rick Webb says
To Nancy and Family,
I want you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that Jim truly loved the Thanksgiving dinners at my house. He would always be so gracious and bestow many thanks at the end of a very “filling” day.
Jim was such a pleasure to talk to and a very caring man. Jim will be missed.
In my thoughts and prayers,
Rick
RickPamLarissa White says
God be with you, We love you guys.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Have comfort in knowing your father is in a much better place and you will see him again.
We pray for healing but it does take time, know we are here for you, all of us.
Your friends / Rick,Pam,Larissa White
Rose Plunkett says
With Deepest Sympathy to the family. May he rest in Peace.
Ruth Gilbert says
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and best wishes go out to Nancy and her family. God bless the Ritchey family.
Bryan Clark says
My prayers and thoughts are with you Nancy and family. Jim was a great
person.
Norris R Hall says
I first met Jim Richie in 1959 as part of the Bell Labs Graduate program. I worked with him for 30 years. During that time I found Jim to be a man of integrity, creative, focused and persistent in pursuing his objectives. He had the unique ability to make you feel important while he was talking to you. It was an honor to work and to know Jim.
Norris R. Hall
Don Leonard says
I worked with Jim from 70 to 77. He was an extremely talented engineer – a true Boilermaker. He was a team plarer, an idea maker and a fun guy. I am saddened to hear of his passing and am shure his family and colleagues will miss him.
The Bieberich Family says
Nancy and Tim and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am blessed to have been a part of Jim’s life and will forever remember his joyful laugh and smile, his kind nature and warm hugs.
In Prayer for you all,
Carolyn Bieberich
Dick and Donna says
Jim. Will be sorely missed our deepest sympathy to Nancy, children and
Grandchildren. God be with you