Obituary for Marena L Riggin
Marena Lee Riggin, 70, passed away March 28, 2022 at Abilene Memorial Hospital. She was born January 28, 1952 in Long Beach, CA to Chester and Rena Bean.
Marena graduated from Narbonne High School and studied Political Science at Pepperdine University, attending on a swimming scholarship. She enjoyed a career of showing dogs on a professional level while in California and operating Greyhound racing kennels. Marena was an active member of Community Bible Church in Abilene, KS.
On December 9, 1994, she married Robert Lee Riggin and they have enjoyed 27 years of marriage.
Marena enjoyed sewing, time spent with her animals and traveling to mule shows with her husband, Bob. Marena worked hand in hand with Bob to operate Riggin Racing, and grow her love for raising, breeding and racing Greyhounds all over the country. She was known for being a passionate member of the equestrian community as well as being an active participant in her church community. Marena was also a political activist for seat belt laws while she was in California.
Marena is survived by: her loving husband Bob of Abilene; sister Joan Watson of Long Beach, CA; step-children Rob (Marge) of Parsons, Rae Beck (Rex) of Buhler, Rusty (Anjanette) of Andover; grandchildren Carson Moore (Quentin), Bailey Cares (Brett), Allen Beck, Garret Beck, Daisy Beck, Sarah Riggin, Tanner Riggin and Tyler Riggin; great grandchildren Clyde Moore, Wallace Moore and Weston Cares; and nephews Fleming Watson of Montana and Michael Watson of Long Beach, CA.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
At Marena’s request, her body will be donated to KU Medical School for the advancement of science.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Community Bible Church in Abilene, and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.
Marena graduated from Narbonne High School and studied Political Science at Pepperdine University, attending on a swimming scholarship. She enjoyed a career of showing dogs on a professional level while in California and operating Greyhound racing kennels. Marena was an active member of Community Bible Church in Abilene, KS.
On December 9, 1994, she married Robert Lee Riggin and they have enjoyed 27 years of marriage.
Marena enjoyed sewing, time spent with her animals and traveling to mule shows with her husband, Bob. Marena worked hand in hand with Bob to operate Riggin Racing, and grow her love for raising, breeding and racing Greyhounds all over the country. She was known for being a passionate member of the equestrian community as well as being an active participant in her church community. Marena was also a political activist for seat belt laws while she was in California.
Marena is survived by: her loving husband Bob of Abilene; sister Joan Watson of Long Beach, CA; step-children Rob (Marge) of Parsons, Rae Beck (Rex) of Buhler, Rusty (Anjanette) of Andover; grandchildren Carson Moore (Quentin), Bailey Cares (Brett), Allen Beck, Garret Beck, Daisy Beck, Sarah Riggin, Tanner Riggin and Tyler Riggin; great grandchildren Clyde Moore, Wallace Moore and Weston Cares; and nephews Fleming Watson of Montana and Michael Watson of Long Beach, CA.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
At Marena’s request, her body will be donated to KU Medical School for the advancement of science.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Community Bible Church in Abilene, and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.