We have finalized the plans for Barry's funeral service. The funeral will be Thursday, August 6th and will begin at 11am. The service will be held at Trinity Church in Livermore. Their address is 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore. We remember it as the church by the Old Spaceship Park.
The service will be immediately followed by a reception in the church gymnasium. You will have the opportunity to leave notes for the family during the reception. If you have a special message or story that you would like to share during the funeral service, please email me directly glenriggslv@gmail.com so that we can try to accommodate everyone.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Memory of Barry Riggs to Hope Hospice. They were truly instrumental in helping us through this process. You can donate on their website, HOPE HOSPICE and donation envelopes will be available at the service.
Thank you all again for your love and support!
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SHIRLEY,
ReplyDeleteI want you to know that my prayers are with you,you helped me through my loss by giving me the understanding that everything happens for a reason and that they are in a better place and I know that your faith will help you through this journey,He is in a place now where he feels no pain and can watch and guide you.Keep your strength,with my deepest love and sympothy,
NATALIE AND THE MENDOZA FAMILY
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know you all are in our prayers as you make this journey, without Barry, in the physical sense. The old saying is Time Will Heal and losing a parent is the hardest thing that can ever happen to you. Time passess and memories take their place and you do heal from the loss.
ReplyDeleteI want you all to know that Glen and I will be thinking of all Barry's loved ones, those who have lost their father, husband, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend. To Glen, Staci and Dustin: Barry was a very good friend and I am so glad that we had that time with him. He left us with great memories we will always cherish.
Take care and please stay in touch.
Connie and Glen Gibson
Glen, I am so sorry to hear that your Dad has passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family daily.
ReplyDeleteMuch Love, Luanna Kerlin
Glen, Staci, and Dustin,
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I can come up with words to make your heart less heavy. I hope you find comfort in knowing that your Dad isn't suffering anymore. Keep your memories close to your heart and continue to make him proud.
I am sure that he is up there dancing to Bob Seger as we speak....
I love you,
Edie
Dear Riggs/Yount family,
ReplyDeleteA few days ago I was told that Barry had passed away on Sunday. I have not spoke with Barry and the family for a while so I did not know that he was sick. When I heard the news my heart just sank. I am so deeply saddened about his passing. The Riggs/Yount family was a huge part of my life at one time and you all hold a special place in my heart. Barry and Shirley were always so good to me and so loving. Always there for support as a couple, and individually.
What I remember….
I remember that Barry would take the time to share a story of his experience when I was having a hard time. Even if he couldn’t completely relate, he would offer his heart felt advice or think of something funny to say to make me laugh. His laugh would make me laugh. His sense of humor was so goofy and infectious… “Let us show you AROUND the lake” (said Barry and Glen). He was a true explorer… “Wow, let’s see where that channel goes! We won’t get stuck. Just want to see what’s up the river. Why are those people standing right next to the boat? Is that mud?…Ooops!”. Now that was funny!! He saw the joy in the simple things. He gave great hugs. He was a hard working man. I remember him talking about his goal to have his own auto transport business with a very clever name that he was so proud of, BRAT. Its sounds like he reached that goal. That’s so cool! I remember he had a love for Jesus who he praised for all of the blessings in his life, especially the blessing of his family. There was no doubt he loved his family with all of his heart. He was always so proud of his wife, Shirley, and all six of his children. He would do anything to take care of them and make sure they were ok. A true Patriarch.
My heart aches for you, his family. His memory will live on as will his spirit in heaven. He leaves a legacy of laughter, love, loyalty, and kindness that will continue through his children, his grandchildren, and beyond. We will continue saying prayers for all of you, especially Barry, as he begins this new journey.
Thank you for the memories, Barry!
Sincerely,
Tammy Kennedy, and The Kennedy Family
In his own way, knowing it or not, Barry used these past months to teach
ReplyDeleteus what gives value to a life. He wanted more time. We could not give him
even a moment more and learned, yet again, that we can't be too careful
with how we spend ours. The Barry I knew so briefly was exceptionally
comfortable with himself and other people. I will remember most of all the
sparkle in his eyes and his eager smiles. Those never left him. That
took courage. That gave inspiration. I saw Barry living inside his
children as I watched them help him through his final passage. I was so
proud of everyone and so fortunate to see them return to Barry some of the
love that he gave to them. No one feels enough is ever given back. Barry
can now be wherever he wants to be, and I'm sure he'll be with us as the
favorite stories of him are retold over the years ahead. We will learn to
use love, laughter, and memories of him to replace what we lost with his
passing. He would want that.
Steve
I remember first meeting Shirley and Berry Riggs.
ReplyDeleteShirley worked at the coca cola sales office in Pleasanton when the service department moved into that office. I was on the phone talking to my wife and Shirley was look at me a bit confused, Till I explained that my wife’s name was Shirley as well.
Some time later Barry was hired as a temporary service technician, and earned a fully time position. But the real news was when Barry told me, he and Shirley were getting Married. I remember the excitement and pride in his eye as he shared this great news.
When Barry and I would talk he would look at me and remind me that I did not need to use bad language. Yes it’s true I did tend to through out a bad word now and then - ok quite often - without being angry.
Barry would be proud to know that to this day when I do so in a normal conversation I still remember what he would say, and more important that I have for the most part stopped using that language in normal conversations.
Though it has been a while since we have lived in Livermore and seen the Riggs family, it saddens our hearts to learn that Mr. Barry Riggs has passed.
A good and decent person, Barry will be missed, but not forgotten.
Jim & Shirley
Hold the memories near to your heart, and Barry will always be with you. Thoughts and prayers are with you all in the coming weeks and months.
ReplyDeleteShirley & Dave Prokosch