Lu Ann Crump Rikard
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On November 14, 2022 @ 1:16 pm In 2022,Obituaries | 16 Comments
Lu Ann Crump Rikard age 69 passed away peacefully from complications associated with early onset dementia.
A Time of Gathering will be held at Ballard Sunder Funeral and Cremation in Prior Lake (4565 Pleasant St.) on November 21 from 1-2pm. A Memorial Service will be held following, starting at 2pm. Lu Ann will be laid to rest at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Eden Prairie (12390 Pioneer Trail) following the service.
A recording of Lu Ann’s service is available at the following link: Lu Ann Rikard Service.
Born and raised in Elkin NC at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains she attended Elkin High School and Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She loved to tell stories of her childhood growing up with her brother Stan and cousins in Elkin. She attended Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. Lu Ann retired from Bell South Telephone Company and then worked as volunteer coordinator at NC Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC before moving to Concord, NC. In 2015. She loved scrapbooking, Disney World, volunteering at church, spending time with family and friends, and making friends with every stranger she met.
She is survived by her husband of 33 years Cliff Rikard; Daughter, Stephanie (Kyle), stepdaughters Lyndsey (Steve), Whitney (Adam), grandchildren Rosemary, Drew, Carter, and Sonny, brother Stan (Tonya) and nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Cliff and Lu Ann moved to Prior Lake, MN after her diagnosis to be near family.
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It’s been an honor and privilege to be your friends and neighbors. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your family. May God’s peace and strength surround you all.
Heaven will be brighter with Lu Ann and her gorgeous smile.
DEEPEST CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY FOR THEIR LOSS
Cliff, Stephanie and all who loved Lu Ann,
Our hearts hurt for you and prayers are being said for you. Trusting that God will provide you with all you need as you grieve and honor her life.
Cliff thank you for bringing Lu Ann into the family.
Love, Beth Bennett-Hill & David
Cliff & Family,
I have so many wonderful memories of Lu Ann when she was at Pfafftown. She was such a bright light in our WMU group and to everyone she met. Her beautiful smile was contagious and always lifted my spirit. She was simply beautiful inside and out. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult and sad time. May our Heavenly Father, who now surrounds Lu Ann with His Holy Presence, also enfold you with His Comfort & Peace as you continue your healing journey.
With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Terry Whitley Firle
Pfafftown Church Forever Family
Oh Cliff, I’m so sorry. She was such a bright spirit in the world! My mom and dad loved her so much and I trust they are all now together. I’m holding you and all your family in the Light at this hard time.
Much much love,
Becky Bennett Perry
Thinking of all of you and sending love and prayers! ❤️
Cliff, you were there for me and I wish I could be there for you right now. I will have you in my prayers God will take care of you
Cliff and Family, I will never forget your friendship and kindness to me as I grew up. I have great memories of Lu Ann asking me questions and taking a genuine interest as I answered, even though I’m sure my teenage ramblings were uninteresting. She had a way of listening that was uncommonly caring, which I still remember to this day.
I’m praying for you as you walk through this valley. Know that you do not walk it alone, and I pray you feel the comfort of your Savior and his people in this difficult time.
“In every high and storm gale, my anchor holds within the veil.”
With love,
Jayson Cleary
Cliff and family, our hearts are simply broken for your loss . LuAnn was one of those friends who we never have enough time with and are forever changed because she was in our lives. So many memories at Pfafftown, Griffin Staffing and Baptist. Loved doing life together and heart to heart talks for so many years. Our heart, prayers and love to all of you.
Monica Kiger
Thoughts and Prayers for LuAnn’s family! LuAnn was a beautiful person inside and out. We went to Elkin High School together and she was always a shining light with her smile and personality.
Dear Cliff and family, We are so sorry for your loss. LuAnn was such a sweet person and she was a shining example of a life filled with God’s love. She shared that love with all she met, and we know that she is now rejoicing with her Lord and Savior. You all are in our prayers as you travel this journey. Don & Joan Snyder
I am so sorry to hear about Lu Ann. Growing up, she always felt like a second mom to me. She was always the cool mom with the Miata. She laughed and supported us through all of our childhood and teenage antics. She always welcomed me into her home with loving arms, supporting conversations, and a warm heart. I will always cherish the vacations I was able to attend, endless weekends of sleepovers, and all the memories we shared together. She was a wonderful woman who made a lasting impression. Thinking of you all and praying for you during this difficult season.
Cliff … We are so sorry for your loss, She was a wonderful person and loved by all . Geraldine and I are praying for you and Geraldine wishes she could be there for you in this difficult time.
Dear Cliff and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss of LuAnn. I remember sweet and loving times with her at Pfafftown. She was a
dear soul that loved the Lord and her family. May you find comfort that she is at peace in the arms of our
Lord and may sweet memories and God’s grace sustain you in the days ahead. Love & prayers.
Debbie
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Cliff, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying that God will give you strength and understanding during this difficult time. Keith and I are praying for you and the family.