Obituary of Alois M. Riker

RIKER ALOIS M. Age 88 of Elmira Heights, NY passed away on Monday May 22, 2017. She was born in Elmira, NY on April 3, 1929 the daughter of the late Floyd and Evadne Taft Palmer. Alois loved cross stitching and spending time with her grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her loving husband Richard H. Riker Sr. on April 19, 1991 and her daughter Evadne A. Riker on July 22, 2015. She was also pre-deceased by 5 brothers and 3 sisters-in-law. Alois is survived by her daughters and sons: Georgiana Cowles, Mary Riker, Joella Riker, Richard and Candy Riker, Jeffrey and Karen Riker, Joel and Pam Riker, and George "Hank" and Tracy Riker; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law Jay Palmer, Neal and Fran Palmer, Max and Sheila Palmer; sisters-in-law: Dianne Palmer, Loretta Palmer, and Jean Ann Rosplock Bradley; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of caring friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Alois' Funeral Services on Friday May 26 at 1PM at Woodlawn National Cemetery in Elmira, NY. In Lieu of flowers please make donations to the Elmira Heights Fire Company 215 Elmwood Ave Elmira, NY 14903. Arrangements entrusted to the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS, NY.