John Robert LaRiviere
October 15, 1924 - February 21, 2016
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John Robert LaRiviere
October 15, 1924 - February 21, 2016
Obituary
John Robert “Jack” LaRiviere, beloved husband, father, brother, grandpa, great-grandpa, business man, and role model, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 21 at the age of 91.
Jack was born in a logging camp tent in Ryderwood, Washington on October 15, 1924 to Peter and Emma LaRiviere. The family moved to Longview, Washington in 1925.
Jack married Sylvia Ann Poindexter on December 4, 1943 in Bakersfield, California where he was stationed during Army Air Corps boot camp. He served for 3 years in India during WWII, servicing gliders and flying the Burma Hump. After the war, he worked for several years as an electrician before forming his own company, Riteway Electric.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the great outdoors; instilling a love of nature in all his children and grandchildren.
Jack was active in Assumption Church; serving for many years on the building and grounds committee of the Parish Council.
Jack is survived by Sylvia, his wife of 72 years; four children, Randall, Robert, Nancy, and Lisa; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was a dedicated family man, hard-working contractor, and man of faith. Jack will be missed by many, but never forgotten.
Services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 25 at Assumption Church (2116 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham) at 10:30AM followed by a reception.
Memorial Service
- Date & Time: February 25, 2016 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Assumption Catholic Church
- Location: 2116 Cornwall Bellingham, WA 98225 - (Get Directions)
12 responses to John Robert LaRiviere
Shirley Branham says:
February 21, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jack was a great man and had such an influence on so many. Love to all, Steve and Shirley Branham
Lisa LaRiviere says:
February 21, 2016
I love you so much my Daddy.
Bob & Gail Harriman says:
February 21, 2016
To the FamilyI am so sorry for the family, but glad for his reward in Heaven.
Jack was so very kind to myself & Gail and our family.
I met him when I was working for Dawson Const in 1972 and then many years later he helped me get a job at Haskell in 1996 of which I am still working.
He helped and wired 2 homes for me, fished at my property on Fazon Lake, helped nail decking at my first house and our kids fished and seen each other during that time.
He loaned our family a trailer to live in when we built our 2nd home of which We were so grateful for.
I knew most of the kids, but Nancy & I were both close to same age.
We will miss him dearly – I loved his boisterous talk & his laugh.
To Sylvia & family
Thanks for sharing him with us
God Bless
Bob & Gail Harriman
2284 E Hemmi Rd
Bellingham, Wa 98226
Janie Warren says:
February 21, 2016
I had the pleasure of knowing him late in his life. What a great man. I loved his humor. I am grateful for the kindness he showed my daughter. Giving her a positive male role model when she needed one. My heart and prayers go out to the family.
Dave and JoAn Siden says:
February 21, 2016
Jack was one of the regulars at the 5 PM Mass. His smile and kind presence will certainly be missed, Thank you Jack for everything you do, and did for our Church and Church Families. You will be forever missed. Our condolences to his family. I will be doing the Funeral luncheon in his Honor!