Lucile Walsh Riley
September 24, 1911 - September 12, 2009
Obituary
Lucile Walsh Riley
Lucile, our loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sept. 12, 2009. She was born in Seattle on Sept. 24, 1911 to Leah and Frank Loader. She was predeceased by husband John Walsh of 25 years and Edward Riley of 4 years. She is survived by her son John Walsh, Jr. Marcy; their children and grandchildren, Sandra Walsh, Catherine Kenneth Fisher, children Christia and Denny; Julia Arthur Schoenstadt, children Arthurt, Ashley and Alexandra; and daughter Patricia Bernard Gary, their children and grandchildren, Lucy Lolo Bernard, child Alejandra; Joann Eric Hartzell, their children Erica, Matthew, Samuel and Christopher; Susan DiPentima, children Tyller, Brody, Zachary and Cameron; and Paul Charmaine Bernard. Also by Scott Riley Mary Carole and Craig Riley Betty, grandchildren Elizabeth R. Carter Dave, Thomas Riley, Patricia R. Brown Stephen, James Riley Amyand Rebecca Riley; great-grandchildren Melissha, Sarah, Matthew Carter, Lauren, Amanda, Noah Brown, Audrey and Lillian Riley. Lucile graduated from Whitworth Grade School and Franklin High Scool. She worked for Sears Roebuck. She married John Walsh in 1937 and built a house in Seward Park. She was very active in St. Edwards school and worked at the rectory. After John passed away, she worked for Pacific National Bank now Wells Fargo unitl retirement. She married Ed Riley in 1977 and had 4 good years together. She lived in Seattle, Bellevue, Federal Way and Gig Harbor. A Rosary service will be held at 7:00 pm on Sept. 24, 2009 at Bonney-Watson, 1535 SW Dash Pt. Road, Federal Way, WA. Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Sept. 25, 2009 at St. Edwards Catholic Church, 4205 S. Orcas Street, Seattle. Burial to follow at Holyrood Cemetery. Remembrances to Franciscan Hospice, PO Box 1502, Tacoma, WA 98401 or the American Diabetes Association Research Foundation.
Patty and John, we are very sorry for your loss. We know you had some wonderful years with your mother, and those memories can never be taken away.
Our heart & prayers are with Lucile’s family – of whom we feel, ‘shirt-tail’ we’re a part. She was a great lady! To Patty & John and all their kids and grandkids, our prayers are with you – for Lucile is with her Lord and there’s no greater place to be. She’s at Home – and oh, the reunion there will be someday!
We love you all… Karen & Neil
John and Patty, You might remember that I worked with both your Dad and Mom at good old Pacific National Bank way back when. Please accept our sincere condolences on your Mother’s passing. She will be remembered in our prayers.
Cile brought joy to grandpa’s last years. She provided companionship and took such good care of him as his health failed. For this she will always be a very special person in my heart. I was so glad that she remained a part of our family after grandpa’s death. We will miss you Cile, but know that you are in a better place now!