Emily S. Ritchie

Emily was born in Harbor City, California to John and Jesse Nisbet. After graduation she worked for the telephone company. She later met Jack (Poppy) Ritchie. They were married June 7, 1952. In 1967 they moved their family and two dogs to Salem, Oregon. In 1969 Dad moved his business and purchased the Chevron Station at Glen Creek and Wallace Road. Mom stayed at home raising 5 children. She loved her family and even learned to love animals. Her husband Jack passed away September 7, 2011. She is survived by her children, John, David, Margaret, Melinda & Heather, her dogs Collie & Scotty along with 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren who will miss her always. Mom and Dad together again . Not a day will go by that you will not be in our hearts, love never dies.
Graveside services will be held on Monday, June 17th at 1:00 p.m. in the Restlawn Memory Gardens, Salem, Oregon. Arrangements by Restlawn Funeral Home.