Holly Elizabeth (Matthew) Riggs

Celebration of Life

11:00 am May 27, 2021

Spencer, Libby & Powell Gathering Hall

1100 Kelly Avenue

The Dalles, Oregon

     Holly Elizabeth (Matthew) Riggs passed away Monday April 6, 2020 at her home in The Dalles, Oregon following a yearlong battle with cancer.  Born May 27, 1970 in The Dalles to Bill and Pat Matthew, she graduated from The Dalles High School in 1988.

     She worked for Lab Man Distributing where she had opportunities to meet many people and store owners in The Gorge and Wasco County.  Friendly and easy going she could often find humor and positive aspects in most things. 

     Holly loved her husband and children dearly, having great pride in her children’s sports, education, and work accomplishments.  Her most recent and greatest joy was the arrival of her first grandchild.  An avid reader of novels, she enjoyed spending time at the Matthew family cabin on the Metolius River and referred to it lovingly as her “happy place”.

     Holly is survived by her husband, Dan; sister, Kimberlee Easter (Rob); son, Matthew (Roselle); daughter, Emilee (Daniel Taylor); grandson, Aiden; nephews, Justin Smith (Kelly) and Kyle Smith; father, Bill Matthew; and stepmother, Vicki Matthew.

     She was preceded in death by mother, Patricia in 1995.

     Holly’s family is grateful for the loving care given by her dear friend Robin Cady as well as Heart of Hospice nurses and staff.