EVERETT JAMES ‘BUCK’ RILEY

Everett James “Buck” Riley, 88, of International Falls, Mn., passed away June 14, 2003 at Falls Memorial Hospital in International Falls.
Buck was born July 5, 1914 in Fort Frances, Ont. He was raised in Fort Frances and graduated from high school there. In 1936, he moved to International Falls and in January, 1936, he was united in marriage to Jeanne Prettyman.
In 1949, he opened Riley’s Grill and in the basement was Riley’s Sport Shop. In 1955, he closed the Grill and moved the sport shop upstairs and renamed it Riley’s Sporting Goods.
Buck was a business man and avid golfer. He was past president of Falls Country Club and a sixtime winner of the club championship.
He also refereed at all levels of hockey in Minnesota for 35 years. In 1948, he was the founder of the Minnesota Amateur Hockey Association.
In 1952, he refereed the Allan Cup championship of all Canada, in which Fort Frances won. He also refereed in the 1960 Olympics.
Buck also was the first recipient of the Don Clark Memorial Award, which was for dedication to the sport of hockey.
He was a member of the Border Investors Club and very involved in community activities and fundraising.
He helped build the Falls golf course and named the “Smokey Bear Tournament.”^Buck was predeceased by his mother, father, step-father, sister, and brother.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanne, and son, Tom, of International Falls, Mn.; sister, Vergil Stinson of Fort Frances, Ont.; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held Tuesday, June 17, 2003 from 5-7 p.m. at Green-Larsen Mortuary in International Falls. The funeral Mass of the Resurrection was held Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 10 a.m. from St. Thomas Catholic Church in International Falls.
Officiating was Fr. Thomas Meyer, OMI. Organist was Joe Belanger and Phyllis Hart was the song leader.
Pallbearers were Michael Riley, Scott Riley, John Riley, Lee Stinson, Terry Stinson, Joe Prettyman, and John Prettyman.
Honourary pallbearers were Carl Marvin, Russ Johnson, Aldo De- Marchi, Frank Youso, Charles Ketola, and Don Mason.
Interment was in St. Thomas Cemetery in International Falls.
Condolences may be left at www.greenlarsen.com