Jean Marie Riddle Peoria, Arizona Obituary

Jean Marie Riddle

Jean Riddle passed peacefully on the Feast of All Saints in Phoenix Arizona on November 1 2015 with her family at her bedside. She was born on April 26 1918 in Erie Pennsylvania to John and Frances Selinger. Jean was the beloved wife of Jerome Riddle for 55 years and the cherished mother of eight children. Jean proudly raised her children on a dairy farm in Pennsylvania and began her successful working career after all the children were educated and pursued their careers. She instilled in her family the same values that she lived in her life. The importance and love of your family pride integrity a strong work ethic and her emphasis to care for one another and those less fortunate. Jean was the first Food and Beverage Manager for Ramada Inn in Erie Pennsylvania Resident Manager of the exclusive London House in Washington DC and Customer Service Manager at U-Haul International in Phoenix Arizona. Jean enjoyed many family vacations and especially her annual trips to Oceanside California. She was an avid reader and loved cooking for family and friends. Jean's kindness warmth and caring ways were lovingly given to family friends and all that knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents husband Jerome daughter Mary Riddle daughters-in-law Liz Riddle Lynne Riddle and son-in-law Jim Mangum. Jean is survived by her 7 children; Jerome Riddle Shirley (Chuck) Hitmar Patty Riddle David Riddle John (Terri) Riddle Dianne Mangum and Lois (Norm) Atkin. Jean was blessed with 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed but her memory will be cherished forever. Visitation will be held Wednesday November 4 2015 from 5:00-8:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Chapel 6830 W. Thunderbird Rd. Peoria with a time of sharing to begin at 7:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday November 5 2015 at 11:00 AM at St. Thomas More Catholic Church 6180 W. Utopia Rd. Glendale with burial to follow at West Resthaven Park Cemetery.
April 26, 1918 - November 1, 201504/26/191811/01/2015
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Heritage Funeral Homes
March 11, 2016
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Dr Debora Thomas Andrews
January 19, 2016
I have enjoyed caring for Jean and her wonderful family over the years. In 2016 I will have a job change to the Phoenix Veterans hospital dermatology dept. I will miss each of you tremendously. I will be going by my full names as Dr Debora (Thomas) Andrews. Hugs to each ... Continue Reading
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Judith Wodash aka Woody
January 19, 2016
I met Jean several years ago by way of her loving daughter Shirley Hitmar. We played card games together with Patty and I became one of her daughters. She loved to see Patty and me pick on each other during the games. Patty said I whined and I said she cheated. The crazy... Continue Reading
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Jane Monachelli
January 19, 2016
Beautiful tribute to an amazing woman. I send love and comfort to the many family and friends who will miss Jean and honor her memory.
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Mary Jane McCartney Lunsford
January 19, 2016
There was not a picture of a "cocktail glass" so I picked what was just as important. I have thought about you often through the years since you retired and I will continue. You know we had our special bond as I know you had special bonds with so many others. I'm glad yo... Continue Reading
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irene soety fletcher
January 19, 2016
I REMEMBER HEARING WHAT A WONDER LADY YOUR WERE. SORRY TO READ ABOUT YOUR PASSING
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Cindy Hicks
January 19, 2016
Shirley I am sorry for the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. I remember your mother being such a go-getter always out and about. She will be missed. Love Cindy
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David Krumpe
January 19, 2016
My sympathy to all the Riddles on the passing of their Mother. She was an amazing lady. You were fortunate to have your Mom for so many years.
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Sue Conaway
January 19, 2016
To the Riddle family I want to express my Sincere condolences. I have only known Jean for four years but feel like I have known her forever. I really enjoyed talking with her and always looked forward to seeing her name on my appointment book. I feel like she has really ... Continue Reading
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Janice Stromenger Smith
January 19, 2016
I remember Aunt Jean and am sorry for your loss. The last time I had visited I was with Terry and Gwen and visited in Phoenix. I think that would have been 1969.
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