Alice G. Riley, 96, passed into the arms of her savior Jan. 25, 2019. She was born in Seattle Aug. 18, 1922, one of five children to John Gundersen and Etta June Rea Gundersen.
Alice graduated from Highline High School. She married the love of her life, Carl E. Riley in May of 1942, and they eventually built a new home on Angle Lake where they raised their two daughters. After retiring from her job of managing a diverse group of businesses in Seattle, Alice and Carl moved to Centralia where they built one of the earliest homes in then new Stillwaters Estates. She was a tireless worker, volunteered for many organizations in the area and delivered “meals on wheels” for the Senior Center well into her late 70's.
Alice is survived by her two daughters, Carla Carlisle and Leanne Anderson, both of Alaska; and several grandchildren; and great grandchildren.
Per Alice’s wishes, there will be no memorial services, and those wishing to do so are urged to make a donation to the charity of their choice.