The day her loving heart stopped beating the world definitely lost a treasure. Rest easy my friend, I will always fondly remember your kindness and wisdom.

To Blaine and your sisters, Very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She and my mom were good friends. I was fortunate to have Mrs. Riding as my grade 6 teacher at Ridgevalley School. You all must have been so proud of her as she was one of the best teachers I ever had. I believe she is visiting with my dad in heaven. He arrived there in July so can show her the ropes! May you fully grieve her loss and find peace in your memories.

Mrs. Riding was actually my Home Ec. teacher for a while, when I was in junior high at Ridgevalley. We had so much fun in that class. Our condolences to all of Irene's family. Mary and George Morrison

Condolences to all of Mrs. Riding's family, so sorry for your loss. She taught me in school, a wonderful teacher.

Condolences to the family. Irene taught my wife MaryEllen when the family lived in Debolt. Al & MaryEllen MacGregor

Very sorry to hear of your loss Laurrie and family our thoughts and prayers are with you all Sandra and Dwayne Van Schaick

Thinking of you and your family, Anne. Marie Johnson

Irene Riding was my inspiration for becoming a teacher. She was a tall, striking looking woman who did not tolerate nonsense nor laziness in her classroom. She taught me 5th grade at Ridgevalley and I came to adore her. She was strict but so fair and had a great sense of humour. She always read to us right after the lunch break and I fell in love with reading, becoming a voracious reader. I wanted to grow up to be just like her. Years later I had the privilege of being a colleague when we both taught at Ridgevalley. Her influence as an educator touched generations. Rest easy Mrs. Riding, you will be so missed by so many. Roxie Chapman

Our deepest condolences to all of Irene's family and loved ones. Irene was a very genuine, compassionate and caring lady - she will never be forgotten. Ray and Barb Newman