Obituary For Irene Ruth Riding
It is with great sadness, that the family announces the passing of Irene Ruth Riding, resident of Valleyview, AB, on Friday, November 5, 2021, at the age of 92 years.
Irene was born on October 4, 1929, in Dauphin, MB. She was the eldest of four daughters to Robert “Bob” and Mary McNaughton. In 1953, she married Leslie Riding. Irene and Leslie farmed in the Darwen district of DeBolt, AB, until their retirement in 1992.
Irene taught school in Goodwin, DeBolt, and Crooked Creek areas from 1951 until her retirement in 1986. In 2003, Irene and Leslie moved to Shepherd’s Village in Valleyview.
Irene leaves to mourn: her sister Evelyn Johner of Yarrow, BC; her daughter Anne (Roger) Rieger of Crooked Creek, AB, and their family Sean (Michelle), Tannis, Kaden and Quinn; Bradley (Wendy), Dom and Blu; Erin Rieger; daughter Laurrie (Ken) Rieger of DeBolt and their family Jana Rieger; Grant (Leanne), Emily, Rylee and Carson; son Blaine of Spirit River, AB.
Irene was predeceased by her husband Leslie in 2005; parents Bob in 1974 and Mary in 1998; as well as sisters Vera MacDonald in 1974 and Alice Greentree in 2017.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at 1:00pm, at DeBolt Cemetery.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Irene Ruth Riding October 04 1929 November 05 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Grande-Prairie, Province: Alberta