Hannah Audrey Rivard
31 Post Condolences
Hannah Audrey Rivard passed away suddenly from an automobile accident on October 14, 2015.
Hannah was born September 16, 1999 in Carson City to Jill Weaver Rivard and Jason Rivard. She lived in Ithaca and attended St. Louis Schools until she transferred to Alma High School her freshman year. Hannah was working at JJ Ruby’s while attending high school and, through dual enrollment, was pursuing a degree in child psychology at Alma College. Hannah was very passionate and expressionistic when it came to her dance, which she began at the age of three at DuHadway Dance Dimensions, including being part of the Elite Competition Team, where she made many lifelong friends and family connections. She loved people and was always first to make sure everyone was fine. Hannah had one of the biggest hearts and made people laugh with her contagious laughter and smile. Hannah enjoyed her “family time”, especially snowmobiling with Papa, cooking with Grammie, sharing her love of dance with Papa Jerry and Grandma Cheryl, having dinner with Uncle Bill and Uncle Mandy, and modeling for her cousin Julie to photograph. One of her all-time favorite pastimes was going to the beach with her mom and Holli and instantly bursting into the same song at the same time with her sister.
Hannah is survived by her mother, Jill Weaver Rivard of Ithaca; father, Jason Rivard of Riverside, California; sister Holli Rivard of Ithaca; grandparents Russell and Brenda Weaver of Ithaca; grandparents Gerald and Cheryl Rivard of Mears; great grandpa and grandma Leiter of Ithaca; great grandpa and grandma Rivard of Bay City; Aunt Jennifer and Uncle Jeff Battaglia of Midland; Uncle Scott and Aunt Staci Leslie of Merritt; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Hannah was preceded in death by her aunt Jennie Leslie Baker and her Meme’ Debora Peloquin Weaver.
A celebration of Hannah’s life will be held at 4pm, Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Church of Christ in St. Louis with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating. Visitation will be held from 2pm until the time of the service at 4pm Saturday, October 17, at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Hannah’s family.
Reader Comments (31)
Please know that you are in my thoughts and I pray that you will gain strength and some measure of peace from the love that is being sent to you from myself and so many others.
Love Telli
I am so unbelievably sorry for your loss. Hannah was becoming an amazing young woman. She was brilliant and beautiful, talented and funny, sweet and sassy, and so much more. It hurts my heart not to be able to attend the funeral, but just know that you have my thoughts and prayers from the other side of the world right now. The Lord works in the most mysterious ways sometimes and although I believe her life was nowhere near finished, she is now dancing and singing with the Angels.. What better place to be?
All my love,
Abbie Richardson
I am so sorry to hear of Hannah's passing. Praying that you find some peace during this absolutely difficult time.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Prieur.
There are only tears falling like rain.
There is no understanding why.
So you release the anguish as you cry.
Remember the good times & keep her memory in your heart.
Knowing some day you'll no longer be apart. Let the tear fall Hanna will always be on your mine you will hear a song and cry see a picture and cry smell a flower and cry and it's ok it's all part of healing and grieving hugs to my sweet friends
We are so sorry for your lost. She was a great young lady and she will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you and family.
Phil & Chris Santana
WE LOVE YOU!
The Sineway Fam
My thoughts and prayers are with you and my heart goes out to you Jill, to Holli, and your family. If there is anything I can do to help, please do not hesitate to ask.
I am so sorry to hear about Hannah. I didn't know her but I know she was loved greatly and will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Words cannot express the feelings I have for you and your family right now. From a parent that has lost a daughter also there are going to be days and years of tears. Just take a day at a time is what I have found to work. You are in my prayers and maybe Jody and your Hannah will be best of friends in heaven.
Aunt Bev Rivard Theisen and Uncle Stan
I want you to know I am so sorry for your loss. Hannah was such a bright spot in our day when she & Holli would visit us in the office. May your memories & love for Hannah help you through this unbearable time. Although we have not seen each other in years please know that I am sending healing thoughts & prayers to you all. My door is always open if you ever need a friend to lean upon.
With condolences,
Steph Rydman
Love and prayers,
Dori Foster
Isabel.
Our hearts break for you. I met Hannah when she was just a little girl, she certainly grew into a beautiful young woman. Keep happy memories of Hannah close to your heart to comfort you in the days to come. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.