Gertrude Field Riker

Biography

Gertrude Field Riker, born in 1868, was a cherished member of the Woodlawn community, known for the warmth and calm she brought to every gathering. She devoted herself to family ties and the small, steady kindnesses that formed the foundation of her neighborhood.

Those who knew her recall a gentle presence that comforted friends and neighbors alike, and the quiet resilience with which she faced life’s changes.