Long-time Fullerton resident Marge Riggs has passed away at the age of 93. Marge and her late husband Robert Cook left New Jersey for California in the early 1950’s, first living in Lakewood, before moving to Fullerton. Marge left the telecom GTE, when she was given an opportunity to travel the country as a knitting machine instructor.
Marge was also an accomplished seamstress, knitter, and cake decorator. She was an enthusiastic member of the Fullerton Elk’s Lodge’s Emblem Club, where she oversaw the club’s Christmas Tree project for many years. Marge remained active with the Fullerton Elks with her second husband, the late Jack Riggs.
She will be missed by her 2 children, her 3 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. She will be remembered for her independence and determination, by her family, her neighbors, her doctors, her driver, and so many others.
Marge will be laid to rest at 12:00 noon, on Monday, June 24th, at Loma Vista Memorial Park in Fullerton.
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