Wayne Ridley

Wayne Ridley passed away peacefully on Oct. 13, 2015, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Wayne was born in Rush Springs, Okla., on Nov. 7, 1930, to Grover and Maud Ridley.

Wayne farmed, ranched, picked cotton, drove truck, worked in the oil field and ran moonshine. Wayne enjoyed to rodeo with his brothers any time he could get away.

In 1951, he married Marlene Brumback. On Jan. 7, 1956, Wayne and Marlene moved from Oklahoma to Grand View with their two small children along with his parents and started a small farm on the Elmore County side of the river. He milked cows, raised pigs, and grew crops. He started doing custom work along with farming and ranching.

As his farming and ranching grew, so did his family. Over the years, they added three more sons to their family. Wayne and his boys have been doing Custom Work for many years.

Wayne served on the Bruneau River Soil Conservation District for 14 years, and in 1976 he started serving on the Snake River Irrigation Board and was there for 38 years. Wayne was a very hard working, compassionate man. He was highly respected and has influenced many lives over the years.

Wayne tried to be a friend to everyone. He loved to help his family, friends and anyone in need. One of his greatest joys was watching his grand kids and great grand kids grow up.

Wayne was survived by his wife, Marlene; son Cecil Ridley; daughter Vicki and her husband, Richard Theodozio; son Buster Ridley; son Ron Ridley and his wife, Shawna, all of Grand View; sisters Ruby Roberson of Nampa and Dora Rogers of Grand View; 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. Wayne was preceded in death by his sons, Ralph Harl, Bill and an infant, his parents, five brothers and three sisters.

There will be a viewing on Monday, Oct. 19, 2015 from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at Rimrock High School. The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m., and graveside services will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home.

The family requests that donations be made to the Grand View Ambulance, P.O. Box 191, Grand View, ID 83624.