Charles-Rife-Obituary

Charles Travis Rife

Everett, Washington

1946 - 2021

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DIED
July 19, 2021
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Everett, Washington

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Charles (Chuck) T. Rife passed away peacefully on Monday, July 19, 2021, after a brave two-year battle with a very rare form of cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma. He was 74.

The oldest of 12 children, Chuck was born on July 20, 1946, in War, West Virginia to Hassel and Rafe Rife. Growing up,...

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My prayer go out to the family. We lived next to you in the circle in Everett. I´m Joy Robinson (Rice) my brother is Rick and my dad was Pineapple.

Remembering Chuck with caring thoughts!

Caring thoughts for the Rife famiy. He was a great guy we are sorry for your loss. He will be missed as a good person.

We are sorry for the loss of life for the Rife family. Chuck was a gracious individual and a great USCG Reserve member. We served with Chuck as a reservist and he was a pleasure to work with him. We knew some of his brothers and we are sure they will miss Chuck for a long time. May the Rife family find solace as they grieve for a lost brother.

Dear Brenda, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I know he meant the world to you, Marty and the kids. It's so hard to lose a parent, especially when you're as determined as you were to make him get better. Eventually it will get easier. It was devastating to lose my mother but we have so many wonderful and humorous memories of her that it almost feels like she's here. Cherish your memories of times with your Dad and share the stories with your children and he will live on within...

I have known chuck for 30+ yrs He did my taxes and also took care of my retirement. I totally always trusted him and his advise. In recent years I became a much closer friend .When I went through a divorce Chuck was a mentor and a best friend to me . I always enjoyed his trips to Ellensburg which were quite often until he got sick we many a meal together and shared some great times . I will never forget it.There now is a void in my life because of Chucks passing . My prayers to Brenda and...

Dear Brenda and family, I'm so sorry about your Dad. It's devastating to lose a parent, especially when they suffer through a horrible illness. Cherish the memories you made with him and hold them close to your heart. It will get easier with time. Our family laugh and tell stories about my mother often. You will do the same. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you, Shelley

Chuck and I worked together at Cascade Savings and Loan. We worked hard and also had fun. Whether it was going across the alley to have a beer at the legion or swimming at the Elk's Club. Chuck was ambitious and had a great sense of humor. We both went separate ways but always remained friends. My wife Christine and I send our sincere condolences to the Rife family.

Dear Brenda and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad and grandpa. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Please cherish and smile at all the memories you have of him. He is definitely smiling down on you all. Much love to you and your family.