ELIZABETH AYRES CHRISTENSEN RISH

Einan's Funeral Home

Elizabeth 'Betty' Rish, passed away peacefully at home on September 29, 2009. She was born February 1, 1920, in Everett, WA.

Betty was the only daughter and first child of Louis and Caroline Christensen. She spent her childhood in Everett and had wonderful memories of her summers at Lake Stevens. She graduated from Everett High School in 1938, then entered Washington State College that fall. While attending WSC, Betty was a member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority and remained active with her sorority after graduation.

Betty met her husband and best friend, Francis W. Rish, at WSC and they were married March 19, 1943, in Everett, WA. Fran was in the service until 1946, then they moved to Richland when Fran got his first teaching job at Richland High School.

Fran and Betty shared a love of sports and enjoyed watching games on television and attending their two grandsons' sporting events.

Betty worked during the school year at Dawson Richards Clothing that was owned by close friends Grover and Margaret Dawson. During the summer months Betty helped Fran run his swimming lessons in their backyard. She was a member of P.E.O. Chapter FK and enjoyed playing several different bridge clubs.

Betty is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Fran Rish, and her three brothers, Len, Lois and Quinton Christensen.

She is survived by her daughter Carolyn and her husband Dean Moore (Richland); son Greg (Kent); grandson Kevin Moore and wife Agneta (Akersberga, Sweden); grandson Ryan and wife Amber (Portland) and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 3, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at Memories at Sunset Event Center located on the beautiful grounds of Sunset Memorial Gardens in Richland. A graveside is to follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Hospice Chaplaincy or to a charity of your choice.

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