Spartanburg – Margaret Renaldo Rickard, age 92, wife of the late Ragnar Rickard, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at Eden Terrace.
Margaret was the daughter of the late Charles and Selma Helberg Rinaldo. She was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School and was the church historian and member of the UMW. Margaret did hand work of all types for many years and was a judge of hand work for the Piedmont Interstate Fair. She was a member of the Rosewood Garden Club and Homemaker of the year of the FCL Homemakers Club.
Margaret is survived by two sons; John Rickard of Moore, Randall Rickard and his wife Susan of Murfreesboro, TN; five grandchildren; Christopher Ragnar Rickard (Rebecca) of Chesapeake, VA, Michael Randolph Rickard (Emily) Hyampom, CA, Susan Dorsey Rickard of Nashville, TN, David Pettersson Rickard of Redmond, WA, and Katherine Margaret Rickard of Nashville, TN. She was predeceased by six brothers; Ivor, Reuben, Paul, Bob, Walt, Larry, and two sisters; Lillian and Helen.
The family would like to express their thanks for the loving care given to Margaret by Debbie Allen, Tumara Briscoe, Melissa Gosnell, Holly Jolley, Tonya Lewis, Dianne Mattox, Rhonda Smith, Nichole Underwood, and especially Kelly Tracy.
The family will receive friends on Friday, February 19, 2010, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Dunbar Funeral Home. A Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2010, at 2:00 pm at St. Luke United Methodist Church conducted by Reverend Richard Lewis with private burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
In memory of Margaret, memorials may be made to St. Luke United Methodist Church Building Fund; 105 McKay Ave., Spartanburg, SC 29302.
Dunbar Funeral Home & Crematory
14 Condolences
Dr. Rickard and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your
Mother’s passing. My prayers
will be with you and your
family.
Brenda McCormack
Murfreesboro, TN
Dr. Rickard:
Thank you for all of your medical care and concern over the years.
I am sure your mother was a factor in helping you build your character and compassion.
Cornelia F. Cooper
Cornelia F. Cooper
Murfreesboro, TN
I am saddened to see the last of our core family pass. Although it was time, it is still sad. Margaret was always the energy bunny. I always found that admirable. She was fun, dedicated, and loving. They will love her in heaven!
Dr. Rickard and Family, We are thinking of you during this time of sadness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Dannetta and family
Words cannot express how sorry I am about the loss of such a sweet woman. Even though I never met her, the stories I heard made me feel as though I knew her. I know she will be missed, but I know you will take comfort in the fact that she is no longer confused or suffering, and she is celebrating now that her journey is over. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family.
I am so sorry for your loss. You were so blessed to have such a wonderful Mother. Her memories will last forever. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Francis
Murfreesboro, Tn
I am so sorry for your loss. I know Mrs. Rickard will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Dr. Rickard -
I am saddened to learn of your Mother’s death. No matter how long and rich a life lived, it is painful to part ways. My condolences and warm wishes to you, Susan and your whole family -
Pidge Cash
To John and Randy and families
I share in your sadness at this time. I have known your mom for 70 years and I surmised at Christmas that she was failing as I didnot hear from her. She was a wonderful lady and your dad was a great one too. Send me an address as I would like to tell you more as does the Pastor at F C C whereshe wentfor so long up here.
Beloved,
It has come to my attention that Margaret Rickard attended the Fluvanna Community Church in Jamestown, New York years and years ago. I am the present pastor and wanted to express our loving condolences to you her family. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints!”
I’m writing to convey the condolences of my mother, Shirley Anderson, a lifelong friend of Margaret. My mother was very saddened at the loss of her “dear friend,” but she quickly began recalling the good times and things she and Margaret had shared over the years. May you find comfort in your faith and the knowledge that you are in the thoughts and prayers of those whose lives Margaret touched. God bless you.
Dr. Rickard & family
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. You were truly blessed having your mother in your life for so many years…
I read Margaret’s obituary in the Jamestown Post Journal. My mother was Evelyn Peterson Sternburg. I believe that she and Margaret kept in touch until my mother died in 2000. I believe that they were related through their mothers, my grandmother was Alma Helberg Peterson. I would like to express my sincere condolences to your family.