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Rita Eliasen Obituary
Rita is survived by her husband Roy, son Brant (wife Ali), daughter Stacy (husband Andrew), and three grandchildren (Ava, Piper, and Gray). Her two brothers (Tommy and Barry Henthorn), her half-sister (Jodie Billings), and their families also survive Rita. Everyone who knew Rita adored her.
Rita was full of joy, strong, positive and loved her family and friends dearly.
The family requests that all flowers are sent to Our Savior Lutheran Church in McKinney, Texas. There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 3:00pm at Our Savior Lutheran Church located at 2708 Virginia Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75071.
A reception for friends and family to honor Rita's legacy will take place immediately following the service at Stonebridge Ranch Country Club (Dye Course), located at 7003 Beacon Hill Rd, McKinney, TX 75070.
Contributions in memory of Rita Carol Eliasen can be made to UT Southwestem Medical Center.
The service will also be live streamed at https://youtu.be/VSfX_wHl6GU.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Gene Bathe
April 10, 2024
I Rita while working at Southwestern Bell. She was one of the sweetest people I I
Patricia Smith
September 16, 2022
Brant, I didn't know your Mom, but I got to know you from our work experience together at IBM. She must have been a heck of a lady to have raised someone like you. My sincere condolences to your and your family. So very sorry for your loss.
Christine & Mac Fosmire
September 14, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
We are so grateful and humbled to have had Rita as part of our extended family. The family vacations and holidays were so much fun and will be wonderful memories we cherish.
Mac and Christine Fosmire
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