Obituary
Virginia Riklin (1926 -2026) lived a full 99 years.
She survived her husband Harold Riklin and brother Leonard Levitan
Mother to Joel Riklin, Sandi Knoll and Jay Riklin
Grandmother to Rebecca, Sarah, Dana, Kevin and Brandon Great Grandmother to Sadie, Sebastian, Thomas and Adalaide Friend to everyone she met.
Virginia lived a life based on simple values. Be Honest
Enjoy the Outdoors
Stay Active
Eat a healthy balanced diet
Treat other people kindly. Be yourself
Enjoy Life
Live within your means
She passed these values on to her children, mostly by setting an example
Virginia enjoyed Reading, Dancing, Music, Art, Travel, Gardening and Education But most importantly she enjoyed the company and interactions with other people.
Learning was a lifelong experience.
She received her bachelor's degree from Lehman College at age 51
Virginia would take annual educational trips with Elder Hostel where she would meet new people and enjoy the shared experiences. She joined a reading club while in her 90s.
She loved watching Birds and Plants.
Virginia grew to become self assured and most importantly never lost a sense of wonderment.
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