Elizabeth-Rieke-Obituary

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Elizabeth Lyn Rieke

San Mateo, California

Jul 15, 1945 – Jun 6, 2020 (Age 74)

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BORN
July 15, 1945
DIED
June 6, 2020
AGE
74
LOCATION
San Mateo, California

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Sneider & Sullivan & O’Connell’s Funeral Home and Cremation Service Obituary

Elizabeth L. (Liz) Rieke, 74, of San Mateo, California passed away June 6, 2020. She was born and raised in Atwood, Kansas to the late Charles and Elizabeth A. (Heble) Rieke. She was the oldest of the 7 Rieke children. It was during her early years in Atwood Kansas that Liz would develop a...

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Liz and I worked together at United Airlines for many years - we were each in charge of computer systems that needed to interface with each other. We spent many days/nights working out the details and the implementation process. She was a joy to work with; I have many fond memories - may she rest in peace.

My gift to Liz - a ticket to Hamilton! What a wonderful afternoon with my dear friend!

My gift to Liz - a ticket to Hamilton! What a wonderful afternoon with my dear friend!

Chad and I had the pleasure of meeting Liz at various events supporting Lyme disease at various foundation benefits including LymeLight's Dart for Art and Lyme Foundation's LymeAid. Liz was such a delight, always shining, always wearing a beautiful smile

Chad and I had the pleasure of meeting Liz at various events supporting Lyme disease at various foundation benefits including LymeLight's Dart for Art and Lyme Foundation's LymeAid. Liz was such a delight, always shining, always wearing a beautiful smile and a twinkle in her eye! Liz was a face I looked forward to seeing at Lyme events, and that warm welcoming hug, I will surely miss. I was so happy when she was the one to win the Golden Ticket at LymeAid's 2017 Gala with Alec Baldwin, where...

Liz was a bright light whenever she walked into my studio to find paintings for Dart for Art. She so appreciated art, and especially the artists and their contributions. Liz was a warm, enthusiastic person with a contagious smile. I will miss her.

Liz was a true dynamo in the best sense of the word. She had such passion and such warmth and was just so organized, an unusual combination of traits. I worked with her as an artist donor and it was always a pleasure to see her. My condolences to her family and to the Lymelight foundation.

Although we never had a chance to meet in person, Liz has touched our lives forever. My family is so grateful for her dedication to LymeLight. Not only is my daughter a grant recipient, but this year she was able to offer art pieces for the Dart for Art Event. I can't tell you how much that meant to my daughter. It is an honor that we were able to be a part of Liz's life, even though our connection was merely digital. Our thoughts and prayers are with Liz's family and friends.

I was so sorry to hear about Liz. She was such a wonderful person to work with. She encouraged me to step up my donations because I know how hard she worked and how much she cared. I will miss her.

You are in my mind as fresh as day! I will hold you in my heart. I really enjoyed the many years working with you as an artist on behalf of Lymelight. Katy Kuhn.

Liz was such a wonderful and caring person. Her passion and dedication to Lymelight was contagious. I will miss working with Liz and seeing her smiling face when she visited my studio. My thoughts are with Liz's family and her Lymelight family. I am so sorry for your loss.