Obituary for Adeline May Rivers
Adeline (Adi) Rivers, 87 years old, of Olds, AB passed away on March 4, 2021.
Adi was born in Estuary, Saskatchewan. She was the 6th of the 7 children born to parents John and Mary Chester.
She met and married Cecil Rivers and moved to Empress. They later moved to Oyen, then Calgary where they started their family of 4 children. Over the years, they lived in Vernon, Hussar, Didsbury, Rocky Mountain House, Empress and Olds. They enjoyed many travels in their 5th wheel trailer intertwined with managing several campgrounds in B.C. and AB.
Adi loved baking, and was well known for her beautiful wedding cakes, pies, and amazing donuts.
Adi is survived by her sister Mary Loose (Mel), and sister-in-law Joyce Chester. Also surviving her are their four children: Don (Catherine), Dale (Terry), Barry (Glenda), Bonnie (Willie). She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Adi was predeceased by her loving husband Cecil, her parents and two brothers and three sisters.
Due to Covid restrictions a celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations be sent to the charity of your choice. Heartland Funeral Services, Ltd., Olds, entrusted with arrangements. 403-507-8610.
Adi was born in Estuary, Saskatchewan. She was the 6th of the 7 children born to parents John and Mary Chester.
She met and married Cecil Rivers and moved to Empress. They later moved to Oyen, then Calgary where they started their family of 4 children. Over the years, they lived in Vernon, Hussar, Didsbury, Rocky Mountain House, Empress and Olds. They enjoyed many travels in their 5th wheel trailer intertwined with managing several campgrounds in B.C. and AB.
Adi loved baking, and was well known for her beautiful wedding cakes, pies, and amazing donuts.
Adi is survived by her sister Mary Loose (Mel), and sister-in-law Joyce Chester. Also surviving her are their four children: Don (Catherine), Dale (Terry), Barry (Glenda), Bonnie (Willie). She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Adi was predeceased by her loving husband Cecil, her parents and two brothers and three sisters.
Due to Covid restrictions a celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations be sent to the charity of your choice. Heartland Funeral Services, Ltd., Olds, entrusted with arrangements. 403-507-8610.