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Jenny Kelley
January 21, 2008
As these days go by, little everyday things remind me of Lisa and how much I miss her: like singing "Precious Lord" in church yesterday without her voice in my left ear, picking out funny words in the hymns, seeing folks glance toward the choir loft that no longer has our language expert Lisa. I will endeavor to carry on with Lisa's cheer and enthusiasm, with God's help.
Andrea Norman
January 19, 2008
A week ago today I, along with many others, joined you Rick, Christopher, and Jonathan to share rememberances of Lisa's full life as well as the deep sadness of her loss. I will continue to miss her for some time to come. During this past week I have been aware that the inspiring energy I have received knowing Lisa is becoming even more meaningful to me. I pray and trust that Lisa's bright light and loving spirit is finding a permanent home within each of your hearts. I join with our church community at Good Shepherd in surrounding each of you with love and prayer.
Joyce Spencer
January 18, 2008
I can't believe all the subtle "whispers" that I've heard of Lisa's friendship this week. On Friday, I was humming a hymn, and turned the radio on to 99.5 and they were playing the Haydn work that was the source of the melody. I truly believe that Lisa is helping me with my faith journey. I miss you, honey!
Andrew Staab
January 17, 2008
In 1976, I got off the school bus on the dusty road to Camp Emmaus in Menahga, MN, and I looked in disbelief at all the serious faces shown by counselors at Lager Waldsee working the Grenze (border). "What have I gotten myself into?" Liesl was one of those serious-faced counselors, and it didn't take long for me to realize how much of a show that was. Sure, they are serious people, but as I became "one of them," I found out that I was surrounded by friends for life. I did not know what that meant at age 16, but I do now. I truly treasure my friendships from Waldsee, and I will always have great memories of Liesl. Losing a friend for life is a difficult thing, and I know she would have approved of the joyous Waldsee reminiscing that followed the service. She will be missed, and she will be remembered.
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Daniel Schwandt
January 16, 2008
What a shock to hear of Lisa's death. In my time at Good Shepherd she was a joyous, eager, and talented musician, always ready to share of her gifts. She was a beautiful and grace-filled woman of abiding faith. Rest eternal grant her, O Lord.
Pam Matchie-Thiede
January 14, 2008
When ever I saw you, you affirmed me. I, too, was first chair flute at one time, and I love it that we shared that, without knowing it explicitly.
You were there with us at your service. I felt your presence. And not an hour goes by without me thinking of you, or Rick, or the boys. Know that we have a good family at Good Shepherd. We'll "smother" the boys and they'll hate it, no doubt, until they get a little older.
Lisa, thanks for everything you are and gave. It's all good.
Love,
Pam Matchie-Thiede
Warren Fish
January 14, 2008
Thank you for the help you gave me with my music and the spirit you always had.
love ren.your nephew
Neil and Lisa Ness
January 11, 2008
our thoughts and prayers to all the family at this sorrowful time
mark halvorson
January 10, 2008
thanks for the music
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Carolyn Reeck
January 22, 2008
Now...For Lisa
In every way you've been a friend
Now many friends are at this place
Your love and care so evident
We think about and see your face.
And yet the time to say good-bye
Comes all too soon; comes all too slow
Family and friends who watch you die
Want to hang on, yet let you go.
The future seems less friendly now
For who will show that "Love's the way"?
Your wisdom, strength and love somehow
Inspired by you, will come each day.
And so we know that you will live
For who can take away good deeds?
All that you gave still yet you give
For flowers still bloom from planted seeds. Love always, Carolyn
Anne Gandrud
January 13, 2008
Dear Riddle Family,
We are so sorry for your loss of your mother and wife.
As members of Good Shepherd, we are saddened for our loss....of Lisa's smiling face, and of her wonderful contribution to the music life in our church. Lisa face was lit with a light of faith that is an inspiration to others.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
With kindness,
Anne Gandrud
Brian Daunheimer
Max Daunheimer
Nick Dauhmeimer
Stephanie Jacobsen
January 12, 2008
Lisa's family, I was a neighborhood friend of Lisa's back in Golden Valley, I was saddened to hear of her death. I know how hard a loss is. My prayers are with you all, especially Mr and Mrs Fish, of course that is the only name I ever used for them. Bill, I am so sorry for your loss of your sister. And Tommy oh gosh you were just a little boy back then, I am so sorry. I know you will find a way to remember your big sister with lots of love. Lisa always thought the sun rose and set with you. God hold you all in His arms. Rick, Jonathan and Christoper, my thoughts and prayers are with you, as you deal with your loss. You will find, as time goes by, your Mom will always be right next to you, with her love.Stephanie Fox Jacobsen
Gary Johnson
January 12, 2008
Lisa was a bright light which touched many hearts. She blessed her family with an ever lasting cloak of love. My prayers are with family as they grieve her loss that they may feel the warmth of her love, which will never dim.
Paul Oberleitner
January 12, 2008
I am deeply sorry about your loss. Lisa touched so many lives with her contributions to Southwest Robotics team and her overall joy and generosity. I will hold you and your family in my thoughts and prayers as you move through the process of grieving and healing. Please know that there are many like me who are thinking of you.
Mary Forseth & Family
January 11, 2008
Lisa was one of the most gracious, loving, and thoughtful people I've ever met. She has blessed our family by our knowing her and we will miss her. Rick, Christopher, and Jonathan - our prayers are with you.
Robert Montesano
January 11, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss, but know you are thought of and prayed for. I met Lisa last year as she worked to bring the Southwest Robotics club to reality. I only tried to be an interested confidant to her, but with her winning way she had me become the school adviser for the first year. It was great fun and we had many wonderful chats about the participating students. Lisa kept me updated on the work of the students and was always willing to take on projects so the Robotics Club met its deadlines. I know those young people who participated during the first organizational year and those who are on the team this year will greatly miss her. She was an inspiration to us all. Thank you for sharing her with us and for the memories she has left to those who knew her.
Fiona Jack
January 11, 2008
I only knew Lisa in the last couple of years, and she quickly became a person I admired and with whom I shared some loves - music and chocolate digestives and tea! I sent her a homemade card for her "fishtieth" birthday last year without realising Fish was her maiden name, which made her laugh! I never saw her without a smile, no matter the pain she was in.
The world has lost a shining light but God has reclaimed a magnificent angel to help him out.
Gail Manning
January 10, 2008
Lisa put an incredible amount of energy into the Southwest High School Robotics team - carrying on with such optimism, fortitude and sacrifice to the very end. What a tribute to her as a person and as a parent. We are saddened to hear this news and are holding her family in our thoughts and prayers. Gail, David and Hayden Richards
John Deering
January 10, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss, my deepest sypathies. Frau Riddle was my teacher and travel mentor to Germany while I was a student at Shakopee High School. Frau Riddle was a wonderful guide for our pack of students and she will be greatly missed.
Andi Livingston
January 10, 2008
Dear Riddle Family-
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I was a student of Lisa's during her first year of teaching German at Shakopee High School. She introduced all of us to Gummy Bears and Toblerone and would have a little supply that we could always have during class. The best memory of German class was Lisa at the front of the class teaching all of us a song about a hat with three corners. She had actions to the song too! I will always remember that. In fact I have repeated it to my own children. We were privileged to have her as a teacher. Thank you Ms. Fish.
Andi Larson Livingston
Shakopee Sr High
Class of 1986
Martha Gisselquist
January 10, 2008
My sympathies to all of Lisa's family and friends. I will miss her MANY contributions to the life of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. She wanted to join the church group visiting Ethiopia last November. She couldn't, so she contributed her "presence" by compiling "English as a second language" materials for our use at the schools in Ethiopia. It was well received. Thank you, Lisa, for so many gifts that you so generously shared! Blessed be her memory.
Martha Gisselquist
Lisa with two friend who miss her greatly
January 10, 2008
Sheena Gordon
January 10, 2008
I met Lisa while on holiday in Minneapolis with her friend Shelagh, and was touched by her warmth, openness and generosity. We played flute trios together on a sunny afternoon in July...something I will always treasure.
Jenny, Spencer, Chris, and Lisa (Confirmation '06)
Kevin Kelley
January 10, 2008
We are all so sorry that the illness she so valiantly resisted finally overcame Lisa. That is a lot of wonderful music that is gone out of the world.
Mike Mathews
January 10, 2008
I have lived directly across the street from the Riddles since 1997. I office out of my house and Lisa and I would often leave our homes at the same time, off and on during the day and I was always greeted with a warm smile and a hello! She was also always there for her two boys, shuttling them to various activities during the day. She organized our block party every year and really rallied to get everybody together. She will be deeply missed.
Kris Kilmer
January 10, 2008
Dear Riddle Family-
I am a recipient of Lisa's love for German through her teaching at Shakopee High School. I was stunned to hear this news, and pray peace and comfort for you all as grieve her passing.
From the heart-
Kris (Crider) Kilmer
SHS graduate of 1992
Greg Carr
January 10, 2008
We are so sorry for your family in this sad time. May you find the solace you need and the support of your family, friends and community.
mark halvorson
January 10, 2008
Lisa....thank you for the music.
Rose Hein
January 10, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss.My sister and I knew Lisa when she was a little girl.We lived next door to her in Golden Valley.One of my fond memories of childhood was Lisa! We would put on the neighbor hood plays like The Wizard of Oz,which somehow we pulled off in her basement,remember that Tommy? We also had parades,sometimes in the rain.I remember one time Lisa and I were going to run away from home together.We each packed a suitcase of clothes,the funny part is we made sure we brought an alarm clock because we had to be home by 5 for dinner.She was considerate then! I pray for peace for you all! Sincerly and God Bless you all!
Ranya
January 9, 2008
Lisa, everyone will miss you so much. You always had a smile on your face. I wish I knew you better but the little I knew I admired. I pray for your family during this hard time.
Sally Roach
January 9, 2008
Thinking so much of Lisa's family today, how she loved and treasured them. She inspired so many. I remember how Lisa identified herself as a person LIVING with the inconvenience of cancer, and am awestruck at her capacity to put all that life had to offer at the forefront of her existence. With wit and wisdom and a full, fearless dose of tenacity, she moved ever onward and graced all the lives she touched. Thank you to Rick and the boys for sharing so much of this amazing woman with the Southwest High School Robotics Team and their families during these precious months.
Shelagh MacLeod
January 9, 2008
My Dearest Lisa, I'll miss you so very much, especially your infectious laughter and smile but I will see you again in heaven.
love you always.
Liisa Holm
January 9, 2008
Lisa's been a friend of mine through our church, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, where she has also been the Children's Choir director. Her cheerful, gentle nature endeared her to so many children and their families. As a flute teacher she also touched the lives of her students.
Lisa was courageous in her fight with breast cancer, and lived her life with such grace and dignity.During her illness, I organized freezer meals for the family from "Let's Dish". It was always important to Lisa that I give her a list of the sponsors with their addresses, so she could thank them. As ill as she was, she sent out a "thank you" to a meal sponsor during her last week of life. What a gracious woman.
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