Lila Jean Rhude

Giving prayers and thanks to your whole family at this sad time. Your Mom and grandmother was a sweet, vivacious and lovely woman who made the community a better place. She helped her husband be able to accomplish so many things - she did more than hold down the fort. She lifted barriers and helped people be their best, contributing in so many ways. Losing her means she gets to be with her first luv, your Dad, and your brother Scott. Heaven isn´t heavy, it´s lightened up with her...

In August 1983, we stood at Bergen Airport and waited anxiously for Ivar's cousins from the United States to arrive. Lila with her husband Lauren and her sister Irene, wanted to see where their ancestors came from and visit living relatives in Norway. For us, this was the start of a long-term friendship. It also inspired our daughter Torill to a year as a US exchange student, which also included visits to Lila and Lauren in AZ at Christmas 1987. In 1988 and 89, we also met a warm...

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Ray & Elaine

Lila was a beautiful woman with an amazing spirit. I was fortunate to get to golf with her from time to time. She was most engaging and interesting and fun. She clearly adored her family...you were blessed.