Phyllis Anne Riise

I remember Mrs. Riise from my youth. But I also had the pleasure of seeing her when I was much older and working flu clinics where she was living. I was hoping I would see her since I knew through her sister where she was living and would get updates from time to time on how she was doing.
To my surprise, we both recognized each other and were able to have a hug and a short visit. I reminded her how much I thought of her daughter and hoped we could reconnect at some point.I'm glad that...

Dear Mother....I have been missing you so much lately as it is our first Christmas not being with you. I feel so blessed and thankful for the all the Christmas's you, Dad and Santa ;) had for us kids growing up! I know you are with us in spirit all the time but I just wish I could give you a hug and kiss....thanks so much for being such a wonderful mother and best friend. In listening to Christmas music this year, I can still hear and see you playing the piano while we all stood around and...

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY, Mom! Thinking about you so much this weekend, it is the first Mother's Day we have not been together. I have had a couple of very comforting, vivid dreams about you and I feel that your arms around me during difficult times. You were the best mother a daughter could wish for and I thank you for all the wonderful memories growing up. I appreciate them so much more! Love you with all my heart. Love, Randi oxox

Your mother was my Nanny's Ballard neighbor (she was Christine Gaupseth)when I was a little girl. A long time ago!! I remember her well, very kind, soft spoken and very generous to us neighbor kids who would sneak into her back yard and help ourselves to Raspberries. Best wishes to you. Marigail (then Moreland) (now Abinanti)

I remember Mrs Riise, of course that is how I referred to her in my youth. I recall times that we were at Randis and getting ready to go to dances and other places. I especially recall the recent times I worked at flu clinics and Mrs Riise, who said I could now call her Phyllis, since I was an adult; came out of the line and came up and gave me a big hug and kiss. It was a wonderful reunion, and huge surprise that she recognized me after so many years. I got home that night and received a...

Phyllis was a beautiful friend of my mom's (Josephine Small) through their pal Lucy Borrow. My sister , Julie, and I delighted in sneaking a peak around corners at one of their book clubs when it was at our house and loved even more to spy on the grand Book Club Christmas parties! Phyllis was always such a gracious lady and role model. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of loss. Sue (Small) Bull

I remember Phyllis as such a lovely gracious woman! She and my mom ( Josephine Small) were friends through Lucy Borrow and the wonderful Book Club in the '50s-70's. Phyllis with Shirley Shrader and Eileen Sharp brought such elegance! My sister, Julie, and I would peek around corners in secret to see the fancy dinners, esp their Christmas Parties!! Visiting Phyllis and Lucy at the Hearthstone later brought back all the old memories of these grand ladies, role models! All my love to the...

I remember Phyllis as a kind and generous young mother who provided smiles along with cookies and milk when Norman would bring me home from Loyal Heights Grade School where we attended until the 6th grade. My father and Hank Riise were friends and business associates at the time, and our two families spent at least one vacation at Iron Springs on the Washington coast. I was allergic to cow's milk at the time, and can still remember Phyllis urging me to drink the goat's milk provided for me...

I used to work in the marketing department of the Hearthstone, and Phyllis always had a smile. She was very gracious always, and I appreciated that for our visitors as well. I'm so sorry to learn that she is gone. You had a wonderful mother and grandmother!