Erin Gold Hilzendeger-Riveland came into this world on July 16th, 1982, in Glendive, Montana to Mark and Cindy (Human) Hilzendeger.
Shortly after Fromberg, Montana became home. Wherever Erin was her kitties and dog followed. Amy came along and she finally her play buddy. When our family moved to Billings in 1985 her brother Greg came along 1987 and in 1990 Mathew Jacob (Jake) followed.
Erin started kindergarten at Newman elementary school in 1987,then went to Riverside and then graduated from West High in 2000.
During her time in high school, she met the love her life Dustin Riveland which they married August 29, 2004. They became parents July 14, 2005, Brooklynn Marie Riveland. Erin soon after had Tyler Robert in 2008 and Maddison Rose 2009 which completed their human family. Later on, as her kids got older, she added Ozzy then Lemmy (please don't tell ozzy but lemmy was her favorite.)
Over the years Erin enjoyed many family trips which included camping. Erin found comfort and serenity in the mountains. Erin also attended many concerts through the years her favorite was Montley Crue and Morgan Wallen.
Erin first job was St. John united were she met Chaplin Joann. After her son was born, she left St. Johns to be a stay-at-home mom. When her kids got older, she was able to resume working in which she had various jobs before she found her work family at Olive Garden. When you went into Olive Garden you knew Erin was working by the dark-haired ponytail bebopping around. Erin met a lot of memorable staff and customers through the years.
Erin left this world unexpectedly on December 23, 2022 were she joined her Grandparents Mat and Dorothy Hilzendeger as well as Grandma and Grandpa Ray and Goldie Humann and Step Grandma Caroline.
Erin is survived by Mark and Cindy Hilzendeger and siblings Amy (Mike) Kring, Greg Hilzendeger, Mathew Jacob(Shiann)Hilzendeger, Husband Dustin and three kids Brooklynn, Tyler, and Maddison. Erin's best friend Bobbie Joe and many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.
An account has been set up at Valley Federal Credit Union under Dustin Riveland with memo on the account stating the Rivelandkids benefit or donate to the
charity of your choice.
Erin's celebration of life will be at the Elks Lodge on Lewis Ave. on January 2, 2023, at 2pm. Please wear colorful and relaxing clothing.
Fly high and love yah.
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