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Miriam Riker Obituary
Cincinnati - Miriam Swords Riker, age 73, passed away on February 19, 2021, from complications related to Alzheimer's (Early Onset). She is survived by her husband J. Timothy Riker; daughters Katharine Abigail Riker and Alison Elizabeth Peterson; son-in-law GYSGT Steven Peterson, USMC; and grandchildren Jazmine Hope Peterson, Shawn Timothy Peterson, and Jaxson Steven Peterson. In view of Covid, private graveside services were held at the request of the family. When available, a late spring through mid-summer date will be selected for a memorial service open to extended family and all friends. In lieu of flowers, the family offers the following as preferred contribution recipients to allow their fine work to continue: (1) (checks only) Queen City Hospice, 4605 Duke Drive, Suite 220, Mason OH 45040 (Attention: Karen Wittmer); (2) (online for Queen City Hospice) Foundation for End-of- Life-Care, Inc. (foundationeolc.org) (EIN: 65-0943337) (Please include Miriam Riker's name in the comment section for proper acknowledgment); (3) (checks or online) Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research ([email protected]) (EIN:13-3859563)(As in the case of Hospice, please add a comment mentioning Miriam's name for proper acknowledgment.) To leave online condolences please to to www.springgrove.org
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for Miriam Riker
Christa LF MacDonald
February 25, 2025
When she traveled with me and my folks to visit my paternal grandmother in Mount Vernon, Iowa one summer we would put on our clip on roller skates and roll around the block. Her birth date was 18 days before mine making her the sister I never had.
Susan Monroe
February 19, 2022
Every year on the anniversary of the passing of my mom, I pause, sad for a few moments, then think of a fond memory of her. Losing her is something that I will never get over, but I know that since she suffered from Alzheimer's for many years, she is in a much better place. I hope you are sharing this day with fond memories of your wife/mom/grandmother...
Christa Foster MacDonald
August 23, 2021
Dear Tim and family! I just learned today that Miriam had passed in February this year. Sorry for our loss. Grateful for your years of caring for her. Peace and Blessings! Christa
Bettye (Painter) Beaumont
March 2, 2021
Tim, Kate, and Allison - I was so sorry to hear about Miriam. I really loved working with her when we were both young moms doing Christian education work at HPCUMC. She was always a calm presence.
Susan Monroe
February 26, 2021
I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. I know how hard this is for all of you to bear. I don't think you ever get over losing someone so dear, but it does get easier with time.
Linda Vaccariello
February 26, 2021
What a wonderful spirit Miriam was! Tim, Alison, and Kate, my thoughts are with you all.
Mike Mullen
February 25, 2021
Tim, Kate, Allison
So sorry about your loss of Miriam.
Tim, your unyielding love of her illustrated by your care given and personal sacrifices over the last years will forever be remembered by me as a human reminder of the vow “in sickness and in health”. You are a true champion in my eyes.
Mike Mullen
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