Donald Riggs

Donald Riggs

Donald Riggs Obituary

Published by Montgomery Newspapers from Jan. 8 to Jan. 11, 2013.
Donald Eugene Riggs of Maple Glen PA, died on January 5, 2013 at Abington Memorial Hospital at the age of 80. He was born in Richmond Heights, MO on January 25, 1932. Donald attended Washington University in St. Louis, MO. He was employed as a Chemical Engineer by Shell Oil for 6 years and Betz Laboratories for 28 years. A member of the United States Air Force he served in the Korean War and was a member of Jarrettown United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Jean Colleen Riggs (nee Bushmeyer). Also surviving are children Laura Rocroi Riggs of Berkeley, CA, Cynthia Goodwin Riggs (Alan Beck) of Warrington PA, and Paul Turner Riggs (Catherine Shaeffer) of Valdosta, GA and two grand children Thomas and Isabelle Rocroi. A funeral service will be held at Jarrettown United Methodist Church, 1460 Limekiln Pike, Dresher PA 19025. The service, officiated by Pastor Walt, will begin at 1pm. Friends may call after 12 noon. Internment will follow at the Jarrettown United Methodist Church Cemetery. Memorials can be sent to the above church or the American Heart Association www.Heart.org. Arrangements by Shaeff-Myers Funeral Home

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January 13, 2013

Cynthia,
My thoughts and prayers are with you on your loss. I would love to hear some memories about your Dad next time we bead together! May his memory be for a blessing.
Suzan Lopatin

American Heart Association

January 11, 2013

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Bobbi Bortz

January 10, 2013

Cynthia, very sorry to hear of your father passing. I have been thinking of you and your family.

relaxing by the pool (never in it)

January 9, 2013

in Mom's garden

January 9, 2013

In his favorite hat

January 9, 2013

Pat Moore

January 8, 2013

Jean and family, I was so sorry to hear about Don. Jean, I know where you are and it is no fun. But, I also know God is sovereign and He will be with you. I always enjoyed you and Don. When I think of Don, I remember his laughter. Love to all of you, Pat Moore

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