On April 12 2009, Helen Rose Riley joined her husband in death. She was born on March 26 1925 in Gifford IL. She was married to Francis Rip for 48 years before his death in 1989. Helen was a dutiful Military Wife for over 20 years and was a resident of Sumner WA for the last 33 years, where she enjoyed many adventures. She loved to tend to her flowers in her yard, making it the prettiest on the street and having a good time whether it was with her family or her many friends. Helen lived a good and fulfilling life and will be missed immensely by her family and friends. Her 3 children, Gerald of Marysville, WA, Donald of Seattle, WA & Patricia of Wilsonville, OR and numerous grand & great children, survive her.
Services are to be held Friday, April 17, 2009 @ 12:30 pm @ Washington Memorial Park.
Mom you will be missed for many years to come. We all have come to having you just a phone call away to help us make numerous decisions and to voice your opinions.
Grandma you will be missed by all of us. Gary,Anita,Jessica,Robert, Adele & Tiffany. We love you.