Photo courtesy Bill Ritchie/Facebook🎧 A Pastor’s Grief: Bill Ritchie on Loss, Faith, and Hope Your browser does not support the audio element. Betty and Bill Ritchie Photo courtesy Bill Ritchie/FacebookLater in life, Betty had a battle with breast cancer. Within two months of Betty’s move to paradise, Bill started a small group of widowers, first with just two long-time friends. Whether he is meeting with the members of his widower’s group, or sharing his experiences in his book, Ritchie makes one thing very clear. In addition to the book, Ritchie has also published a companion journal.