Irene Riediger (Toews) of Chilliwack B.C., passed away into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 89 on May 9th at the Cascade Care Home. Irene was born December 16, 1932 in Herbert Saskatchewan. She was the 3rd child of seven born to Jacob and Tina Toews.
In 1944 Irene moved to Rosedale and married Peter Riediger in 1953. Irene worked at a number of different places including several hatcheries in Chwk, as a secretary at Central Community Church, as a clerk at Woolworth’s and as a health unit clerk and aide for Home Health. Irene served faithfully in Central Community Church throughout her life as children’s S.S. teacher, choir member, offering counter, and church registrar.
The last four months of her life Irene lived at Cascade Care Home in Chilliwack and she loved the staff and residents.
Irene is survived by her 3 children; Les (Marilyn) Carol and Brian and two granddaughters, Carissa & Janelle. Irene was predeceased by her husband Peter.
Memorial donations can be made to International Children’s Haven. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Central Community Church, 46100 Chilliwack Central, Chilliwack, British Columbia, on Monday, May 16th at 10:30 am.