At 5:45 AM on June 23, 2017, Elizabeth Arnel Riggs was released from all of the pain and suffering experienced in a hard five-year battle with cancer. She fought valiantly even to the end, dying with her husband, Walter M. Riggs, at her side. She is survived by her husband, of Irmo, her son, Dorian D. Swartz, her sister, Helen Slater, very close friends, Gene and Joanne Charron, and ex-husband, Douglas E. Swartz, all of Chatham, Ontario. Additionally, she leaves behind a host of many friends and acquaintances made throughout her 59 years.
Lizzie, as she was called by her many friends and family, was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan on October 10, 1957. She later moved to Chatham Ontario, which she called home for over 35 years. She studied at St. Clare College - Thames Campus in Chatham, and worked for twenty years at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Hospital, first as a dietary aide and then as a dialysis technician. In 2007, Liz left Canada to be with the one she loved. Elizabeth and Walter were married on November 16, 2007 at McGregor Presbyterian Church and lived in Irmo. Upon settling into her new home and surroundings, she continued her life’s mission working in dialysis with Fresenius Medical Care - Columbia Dialysis and, finally, with Physicians Dialysis, Inc.
In her pastime, Liz loved telling corny jokes and spent time reading, gardening and cooking. Being Canadian, she naturally loved hockey and was a devout fan of the Montreal Canadiens (Les Habitants, Ey!) Of course, upon moving to the states, she learned all about college football and, by default, became an avid Gamecocks fan. Although life is a constant struggle, Elizabeth was guided by Philippians 2:1-4 even unto the end, always being more concerned for her loved ones and not herself.
Much appreciation and praise goes out to the staff in the emergency room and hospital at Palmetto Health Parkridge, particularly Lacy M. McNeely, MD and Stephen H. Metropol, MD. Likewise, it would be remiss not to mention the wonderful staff at Cancer Treatment Center of America - Atlanta and particularly the following doctors: Kelly Manahan, MD, FACOG, Mark Axness, MD, Nathan Neufeld, MD and Sean Cavanaugh, MD, the man Elizabeth credited as giving her another three years on this earth. Walter would like to thank his work family at the Hanson Law Firm for their support of him throughout the arduous time. Finally, a heart-felt thanks goes out to all of Lizzie’s many friends who visited her, called and texted her in her last days, as she was homebound for the better part of the past year. You will never know how much that time taken out of your day meant, and Walter is eternally grateful to you all.
Finally, it is respectfully suggested that anyone wishing to remember Elizabeth consider give a donation to the American Cancer Society (https://donate3.cancer.org), Stand Up To Cancer Foundation (https://www.standup2cancer.org) or to Cancer Treatment Centers of America (http://www.cancercenter.com/community/giving-back). South Carolina Cremation Society assisted the family with arrangements; www.southcarolinacremation.com.
Lizzie, as she was called by her many friends and family, was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan on October 10, 1957. She later moved to Chatham Ontario, which she called home for over 35 years. She studied at St. Clare College - Thames Campus in Chatham, and worked for twenty years at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Hospital, first as a dietary aide and then as a dialysis technician. In 2007, Liz left Canada to be with the one she loved. Elizabeth and Walter were married on November 16, 2007 at McGregor Presbyterian Church and lived in Irmo. Upon settling into her new home and surroundings, she continued her life’s mission working in dialysis with Fresenius Medical Care - Columbia Dialysis and, finally, with Physicians Dialysis, Inc.
In her pastime, Liz loved telling corny jokes and spent time reading, gardening and cooking. Being Canadian, she naturally loved hockey and was a devout fan of the Montreal Canadiens (Les Habitants, Ey!) Of course, upon moving to the states, she learned all about college football and, by default, became an avid Gamecocks fan. Although life is a constant struggle, Elizabeth was guided by Philippians 2:1-4 even unto the end, always being more concerned for her loved ones and not herself.
Much appreciation and praise goes out to the staff in the emergency room and hospital at Palmetto Health Parkridge, particularly Lacy M. McNeely, MD and Stephen H. Metropol, MD. Likewise, it would be remiss not to mention the wonderful staff at Cancer Treatment Center of America - Atlanta and particularly the following doctors: Kelly Manahan, MD, FACOG, Mark Axness, MD, Nathan Neufeld, MD and Sean Cavanaugh, MD, the man Elizabeth credited as giving her another three years on this earth. Walter would like to thank his work family at the Hanson Law Firm for their support of him throughout the arduous time. Finally, a heart-felt thanks goes out to all of Lizzie’s many friends who visited her, called and texted her in her last days, as she was homebound for the better part of the past year. You will never know how much that time taken out of your day meant, and Walter is eternally grateful to you all.
Finally, it is respectfully suggested that anyone wishing to remember Elizabeth consider give a donation to the American Cancer Society (https://donate3.cancer.org), Stand Up To Cancer Foundation (https://www.standup2cancer.org) or to Cancer Treatment Centers of America (http://www.cancercenter.com/community/giving-back). South Carolina Cremation Society assisted the family with arrangements; www.southcarolinacremation.com.
At 5:45 AM on June 23, 2017, Elizabeth Arnel Riggs was released from all of the pain and suffering experienced in a hard five-year battle with cancer. She fought valiantly even to the end, dying with her husband, Walter M. Riggs, at her side. She is survived by her husband, of Irmo, her son, Dorian D. Swartz, her sister, Helen Slater, very close friends, Gene and Joanne Charron, and ex-husband, Douglas E. Swartz, all of Chatham, Ontario. Additionally, she leaves behind a host of many friends and acquaintances made throughout her 59 years.
Lizzie, as she was called by her many friends and family, was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan on October 10, 1957. She later moved to Chatham Ontario, which she called home for over 35 years. She studied at St. Clare College - Thames Campus in Chatham, and worked for twenty years at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Hospital, first as a dietary aide and then as a dialysis technician. In 2007, Liz left Canada to be with the one she loved. Elizabeth and Walter were married on November 16, 2007 at McGregor Presbyterian Church and lived in Irmo. Upon settling into her new home and surroundings, she continued her life’s mission working in dialysis with Fresenius Medical Care - Columbia Dialysis and, finally, with Physicians Dialysis, Inc.
In her pastime, Liz loved telling corny jokes and spent time reading, gardening and cooking. Being Canadian, she naturally loved hockey and was a devout fan of the Montreal Canadiens (Les Habitants, Ey!) Of course, upon moving to the states, she learned all about college football and, by default, became an avid Gamecocks fan. Although life is a constant struggle, Elizabeth was guided by Philippians 2:1-4 even unto the end, always being more concerned for her loved ones and not herself.
Much appreciation and praise goes out to the staff in the emergency room and hospital at Palmetto Health Parkridge, particularly Lacy M. McNeely, MD and Stephen H. Metropol, MD. Likewise, it would be remiss not to mention the wonderful staff at Cancer Treatment Center of America - Atlanta and particularly the following doctors: Kelly Manahan, MD, FACOG, Mark Axness, MD, Nathan Neufeld, MD and Sean Cavanaugh, MD, the man Elizabeth credited as giving her another three years on this earth. Walter would like to thank his work family at the Hanson Law Firm for their support of him throughout the arduous time. Finally, a heart-felt thanks goes out to all of Lizzie’s many friends who visited her, called and texted her in her last days, as she was homebound for the better part of the past year. You will never know how much that time taken out of your day meant, and Walter is eternally grateful to you all.
Finally, it is respectfully suggested that anyone wishing to remember Elizabeth consider give a donation to the American Cancer Society (https://donate3.cancer.org), Stand Up To Cancer Foundation (https://www.standup2cancer.org) or to Cancer Treatment Centers of America (http://www.cancercenter.com/community/giving-back). South Carolina Cremation Society assisted the family with arrangements; www.southcarolinacremation.com.
Lizzie, as she was called by her many friends and family, was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan on October 10, 1957. She later moved to Chatham Ontario, which she called home for over 35 years. She studied at St. Clare College - Thames Campus in Chatham, and worked for twenty years at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Hospital, first as a dietary aide and then as a dialysis technician. In 2007, Liz left Canada to be with the one she loved. Elizabeth and Walter were married on November 16, 2007 at McGregor Presbyterian Church and lived in Irmo. Upon settling into her new home and surroundings, she continued her life’s mission working in dialysis with Fresenius Medical Care - Columbia Dialysis and, finally, with Physicians Dialysis, Inc.
In her pastime, Liz loved telling corny jokes and spent time reading, gardening and cooking. Being Canadian, she naturally loved hockey and was a devout fan of the Montreal Canadiens (Les Habitants, Ey!) Of course, upon moving to the states, she learned all about college football and, by default, became an avid Gamecocks fan. Although life is a constant struggle, Elizabeth was guided by Philippians 2:1-4 even unto the end, always being more concerned for her loved ones and not herself.
Much appreciation and praise goes out to the staff in the emergency room and hospital at Palmetto Health Parkridge, particularly Lacy M. McNeely, MD and Stephen H. Metropol, MD. Likewise, it would be remiss not to mention the wonderful staff at Cancer Treatment Center of America - Atlanta and particularly the following doctors: Kelly Manahan, MD, FACOG, Mark Axness, MD, Nathan Neufeld, MD and Sean Cavanaugh, MD, the man Elizabeth credited as giving her another three years on this earth. Walter would like to thank his work family at the Hanson Law Firm for their support of him throughout the arduous time. Finally, a heart-felt thanks goes out to all of Lizzie’s many friends who visited her, called and texted her in her last days, as she was homebound for the better part of the past year. You will never know how much that time taken out of your day meant, and Walter is eternally grateful to you all.
Finally, it is respectfully suggested that anyone wishing to remember Elizabeth consider give a donation to the American Cancer Society (https://donate3.cancer.org), Stand Up To Cancer Foundation (https://www.standup2cancer.org) or to Cancer Treatment Centers of America (http://www.cancercenter.com/community/giving-back). South Carolina Cremation Society assisted the family with arrangements; www.southcarolinacremation.com.
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