Ellen Clare Riker, age 80, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, passed away March 8, 2021. Ellen was born on September 5, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Charles and Margaret Haub.
Ellen worked as a registered nurse at Virginia Beach General Hospital and retired from there in 1998. She then worked part time at Chesapeake Regional Hospital where she retired completely at age 72.
Ellen was an adventurous woman with a strong will. She would do anything she could for her kids. Becoming a homeowner was a great accomplishment. Ellen was able to travel many parts of the world including Fiji, Australia, Alaska, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Canyon, New Zealand, Belize, Honduras, and Cozumel. She was very adventurous; she did hang gliding, flew in a two seater plane and went whale watching. She loved history, the mountains and fall foliage.
She loved her family. One of her greatest accomplishments was being a great-great-grandmother. She enjoyed going thrift shopping and volunteering her time to help her community in many ways. She volunteered at two local elementary schools and tutored children in reading. She volunteered weekly at the local SPCA in Virginia Beach. Ellen loved reading a good book and loved the Philadelphia Eagles.
Ellen’s family is a large one, consisting of: three fur babies: Grace, Stormy, and Boo Boy; siblings: Charles Haub, Margaret Mohr, and Sheila Haub; children: Margaret Ellen “Peggy” (Sammy) Fulgham, Richard Charles (Suzanne Elaine) Riker III, Robin Marie (Jon) Greene, Rhonda Ann Riker (Sean David) Crill; grandchildren: William Andrew (Lovlyn) Warf III, Justin Andrew (Bernadette) Warf, Ryan Charles Frasher, Lee Michael Murdock, Rachael Catherine Bew, Amanda Nicole Bew, Heather Mary-Grace Riker, Fiona Lily May Riker, Richard Hunter Riker, Gareth Gunner Riker, Michael Anthony (Morgan) Greene, Nikolaus Alexander Greene, Cristel Lee (Wayne Thomas) Anderson, and Dakota Grae Holloman; great-grandchildren: Ryley Madison Anderson, Xavier Michael Anderson, Jaide Esabela Anderson, Kingston Ty Anderson, William Andrew Warf IV, Levi Greene, Blake Greene, and Piper Greene; great-great-grandchildren: Lilliana Esabela Anderson and Natalie Clare Warf.
Ellen will always be remembered as a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. The family will be having a private service.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ellen Riker’s name may be made to Hope For Life Rescue at http://www.hopeforliferescue.com/donate or your local SCPA.
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I am completely shattered to have lost my mom! I love you Mom!
What a lucky girl I was to say that I was Ellen’s one and only daughter-in-law. I never walked away from any moment I had with Ellen with any feelings of frustration, resentment or irritation….I can honestly say that her and I only had love and fond memories. I will miss her laughter, thrift store shopping, and her visits so much. ??
I am truly blessed to have had this wonderful woman in my life. She will deeply be missed. Love you my homegirl.
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i loved ellen, what a funny, happy, mother in law, she made me smile. i will miss her dearly.
I am so blessed I had the privilege of calling this beautiful lady my Mom and best friend. I am grateful she was apart of every single day of my life. I truly enjoyed my Moms company, wisdom and friendship. Part of my heart is in Heaven with her. I love you so dearly Mom.
I love you Ellen clare and will miss you, but I won’t have to look far to find you in my heart and memories.
you have my deepest sympathy! I am tremendously saddened for your loss. The memory of your Mother will give you comfort, and her legacy will live through you all! God Bless your family. Your Mom always had a smile and a kind word. She was a joy to know.
The world has lost a truly caring, loving , and the best nurse ever when Ellen left us for the heavens.There was never a moment when she didn’t care for all God’s creatures. This included family, friends, animals, and the patients that were lucky enough to have her as their nurse. I loved her with all my heart, and will miss our talks, and many laughs. Your Mom’s legacy will live on through each of you who loved her so much. When I need my spirit lifted, I will look towrds the heavens. Love you all,
Kathy
The world has lost a truly caring, loving , and the best nurse ever when Ellen left us for the heavens.There was never a moment when she didn’t care for all God’s creatures. This included family, friends, animals, and the patients that were lucky enough to have her as their nurse. I loved her with all my heart, and will miss our talks, and many laughs. Your Mom’s legacy will live on through each of you who loved her so much. When I need my spirit lifted, I will look towrds the heavens. Love you all,
Kathy Webb
Best GG a girl could ask for. Never a dull moment when she was around. I will miss you ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Clare Baby
I miss you so much Mom. I will always need you.
I miss everything about you Mom. Talking to you daily on my way home from work, knowing you were always there for me. I will always need you Mom.