Jerry Lynn Ridennoure, 71, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 17, 2011, with family by his side at Bulkey Valley Hospital, Smithers, British Columbia, Canada. Jerry was born in La Junta on Nov. 24, 1939, to Lawrence "Cuddle" Culbertson and Etha Lynn (Taylor) Ridennoure. He was the youngest of eight children.

He graduated from La Junta High School in 1959. Jerry was raised in the Higbee Valley, south of La Junta. He farmed and ranched in the local area; including Kim and Timpas. He immigrated to Canada in 1986 to follow his dreams.

Jerry was active throughout his life with the American Paint Horse Association, Back Country Horsemen, Australian Shepherd Club of America, Canadian Kennel Club, British Columbia Paint Horse Club, Northern Saddle Club, Pleasant Valley Horse Club, and American Quarter Horse Association. Along with wife, Jan Ridennoure they owned and operated Spring Crest Window Décor, bred and trained Paint horses and Australian shepherds.

Survivors include his wife of the home, Janice Ridennoure; sons, Faron Jay Ridenour of Los Angles, Calif., Cody (Tammy) Ridennoure of Rocky Ford; stepsons Jake (Naiomi) Carroll of Smithers, British Columbia, Jamison Carroll of Yorkton, Saskatchewan; sisters Lois (Fred) Freidenberger of La Junta and Ruby Marshall of Pahnert Park, Calif.

Grandchildren include Codi Golder, Austin Carroll, Jamie Carroll, Ashton Poitras, Courtney Carroll, Rae Lee Carroll, Kelsey Ridennoure and Colby Ridennoure.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother's Larry, Ben and Ted Ridennoure; sister's Betty Jo Hart and Pat Bataglia.

Celebration of life will be held later for family and friends.

Jerry was most proud of his grandchildren and horses. He touched numerous lives and will be missed dearly by his family and friends. In lieu of flowers donation may be sent to the Bulkley Valley Hospice, Smithers, British Columbia.