We decided to celebrate her life on her Birthday and had just family there because of COVID.  Her son Michael, Gale his wife, their four kids (Lindsea, Katy, Alan and Nathan), my husband, Brad, my daughter, Kaley, her sister Dianne and her son Alex and Tim her companion of 48 years.  It was a beautiful day.  It was at Tim's house.  We planted a willow tree.  We had food from her favorite deli, Katella Deli and Timmy got a cake that said "Happy Birthday Rise and Brad" and they crossed out my husbands name since it was always all about her on her birthday.  We went through pictures and there were boxes of photos.  It was just perfect.

My mother would give people nicknames.  My husband, Brad, was playing cards at a casino and I walked up and he had a lot of chips from his winnings and I look over and there is a man in a wheelchair and he didn't have a lot of chips left.  I called my mom that evening and told her and she said "Oh that Bad Brad" and from then on that name just stuck and she called him Bad Brad ever since.

I feel incredibly blessed to have known someone with such a kind soul and a truly beautiful heart. Rise, you brought so much joy and love into our lives and I will forever be grateful for the friendship you gave to our whole family.

I was too young to remember when we met. To me, Rise was family for as long as I can recall. The annual girls visits with my mom became a part of our routine that I looked forward to every year because it was always a week full of constant laughter, fun, and warmth. I have always admired the friendship my mom shared with Rise, it was so loyal and it taught me what true friendship should look like and I am forever thankful for that gift.

I don’t know what the world looks like without Rise in it, without her feisty energy, her adorable personality, her friendship..I do know, however, that heaven gained the sweetest, most beautiful angel.. One who will always be missed and never ever be forgotten.
We miss you so much, Rise, and love you endlessly.

-Your little buddy, Zoey.

I met Rise from my Mom when I was 11years old. My Mom and Rise were Best Friends and we all became roommates in Redondo Beach. She was like a second Mom to me. She gave me the nickname hot tamale when I was teenager and every time I saw her that is what she called me. I always enjoyed her encouraging talks and her humor. I will never forget our vacation to Mexico San Felipe in a rented RV when I was a teenager. Whenever you were around Rise she just had this amazing energy and those beautiful blue eyes just popped at you. Beautiful Rise will be truly missed and I will always cherish the beautiful things she taught me and her amazing personality & humor. Love you Rise!!

In 1987 we worked  together at Peck Construction.  We were a tightknit group; many of us have remained friends for over 35 years. Anyway we were there to celebrate Rise’s birthday, even hired a stripper down to his speedo, had the cake with the stripper with the red speedo, balloons it was a party room.  She was seated next to me and I stood up to give a birthday speech. Thanking everyone for helping us celebrate her 50th Birthday, you only turn 50 once,  and staying how special our friend is to all of us blah blah blah…All the while she’s slapping me on the side and looking up at me mumbling the words bitch several times.  When I sat down I looked and got the big stare from those frozen big blue eyes I knew I was in trouble. And with that stare she said “IM ONLY 40”!!! I nearly pissed myself laughing it was all innocent and naïve on my part and it was just so damn funny. And for many many years after that therre was one funny story after another that have  popped into my head and they make me smile and cry at the same time. You never want it to end but I am so blessed to of had 35 magical years of friendship and laughter with this amazing mentor and sister of mine.  You will forever be missed but never forgotten.  Love Beverl

We had so many trips

1) I took her to DC on a three day whirlwind tour in a large bus.  We saw Clinton in his limo at the Whitehouse waving to everyone.  Toured the Whitehouse, Jefferson Memorial, so many places in that short amount of time.
2) I took her to Maui with me on a business trip and we got upgraded to a suite.  She thought I traveled like that all the time.  She hadn't been to Hawaii since she was in her early 20's.  
3) She came to AZ with Timmy to our timeshare and we had Thanksgiving there. Lots of timeshare trips.
4) I took her for a week from Boston, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Mystic, stayed in a Bed N Breakfast - never stayed in one before, visited cheers in downtown Boston.  What a whirlwind trip.  
5) She and Tim came up to Tahoe a few times for Christmas or summers.  We had a vacation home there so summers were a treat.
6) She was such a hoot at a casino.   Many times to Las Vegas/Palm Desert.   She would just hit the button constantly and money was just adding up.  She would cash it out and give it right to you.  She was so much fun to go to a casino with.

So many great memories.  

I don’t know if I deserve the title Pammagic because Rise was the one with the magical gifts. She was wise beyond her years. Always your cheerleader with the wisdom of a old sage. It didn’t matter night or day she would be there to comfort you with her wise words. 
When we were together something funny always happened. She loved to go to the movies. We sat in the back row because we knew that we would be thrown out from snickering loudly. We would load up with food and drinks. On one occasion I heard some paper rustling and a big rat appeared and took our hot dog paper. We couldn’t believe it! We laughed and laughed and of course peed our pants. We left the theater and went to another one the same day. Another shock came when we heard sounds from the curtains and sure enough a mouse was scurrying up the material. We ran out of there so fast saying, “what is the universe trying to tell us that we are rats”? We howled the rest of the day. we went to her place to watch movies and figured we were safe without little critters looking at us. 
It didn’t matter what we did together, it was a fabulous time. I will hold all the memories of this beautiful soul next to my heart. I was the lucky one that she shared her beautiful life with me and was considered her my best friend. I love loved her with my whole heart. I will miss her dearly. My heart is broken in peaces