Hal David Riggs Obituary (2025)

Hal David Riggs died peacefully in his sleep on July 19, 2025 at the age of 52 years. Hal was born on October 20, 1972, the 4th of 7 children, to father Richard Riggs and mother Waynette Riggs, in Yakima Washington. Hal attended Nob Hill Elementary School, Franklin Junior High School, and graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1991. He was active in Company Seven Center for the Creative Arts, Excel Advanced Learning Center, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, and played drums for the Eisenhower High School jazz band during his school years. Hal remained in Yakima in his adult life, stayed close to his family, made friends wherever he went, and loved to discuss his love of pop music with anyone he met. Hal is preceded in death by his father Richard Riggs and his younger sister Dorothy Riggs. He is survived by his mother Waynette Riggs, 5 siblings, and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials preferred to the National Alliance on Mental Illness or to the Union Gospel Mission. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at: www.brooksidefuneral.com