RIEGER, PHYLLIS
Passed away
February 23rd, 2012
at the age of 84,
surrounded by her family in a room filled with love. Phyllis is survived by sons: Ken (Suzanne), Tim (Maureen), Terry (Lil), Bruce (Myrna), and
Russell, and daughter,
Connie Mitchell (Keith). Ten beloved
grandchildren: Nikki
(Nathan), Bryan, Kelsey (Adam), Lindsay (David) Boyd, Erica (Jason),
Jacqueline (Adam), Eric, Elise (Josh), Victoria and Adam and one great-grandchild, Mirabella Boyd.
Sisters: Madeline Nicholls, Jenny Bachmann, Diane (Gary) Hucal, one brother, Ted Knorr, and many other family
members. Phyllis and her late husband Adam were a
pioneering orchardist family in the Belgo area. They were very active in the sporting community of Rutland and
founding members of both St. Theresa’s and Holy Spirit parish. The family wishes to thank the very caring staff
at SunPointe, and Peg Budd and her team for all their
kindness and support. Prayers will be held on
Friday, March 23rd at 7:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on
Saturday, March 24th at 10:30 am at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, with internment to follow in St. Theresa’s cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
BC Heart & Stroke Foundation or to Kelowna Right to Life.
Condolences may be sent to the family by
visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com.
250-860-7077