Name: Howell, Edwards, Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors
Address: Salem, OR

Our thoughts and prayers are your with your family in their time of sorrow 
Larry Sacre and family

Thank you for everything. You were the best mother in-law a girl could have dreamed. I promise your son will be happy for the rest of his life. 
Love you and miss you!

I have been friends with Shelly for over well almost 17+ years and always when she would have celebrations you would come and be so sweet and always asks about how things were going. Shelly always talked about how she would talk to you every day and tell me stories about things you say. I never was close to my grandmother as she was and I always envied her for that, you were a true blessing. May you rest in peace. You will be missed.


Life is but a stopping place,
A pause in what's to be,
A resting place along the road,
to sweet eternity.
We all have different journeys,
Different paths along the way,
We all were meant to learn some things,
but never meant to stay...
Our destination is a place,
Far greater than we know.
For some the journey's quicker,
For some the journey's slow.
And when the journey finally ends,
We'll claim a great reward,
And find an everlasting peace,
Together with the lord

After John passed, Ellie had time on her hands and needed something to do. Her skills were of being a wonderful wife and mother to not only her own children but to the many foster children they cared for., She applied for a position at the Oregon Lottery and when asked what her skills were, she responded, "I make a terrific apple pie." Jim Davey, the director, said to make him an apple pie and you are hired" Ellie spent her time at the Lottery greeting the winners when they came in and did a great job at that until she retired.  What a nice person!     Kent Aldrich, Salem, Oregon

Mom 
I love you and miss you - so wonderful to me always and to eveyone

I have very vivid memories of Aunt Eloise, including her easy smile and her drill sergeant ability to control all those kids.  To realize what a terrific Mom she was all you must do is look at the values and accomplishments of her children and grandchildren.  She was a very important part of our family for a long time, and we will miss her greatly.  Chuck, Nancy and Conor Riffle

To me you are: The great one, practically perfect in every Way, my confidant, my very best friend, my Grammy.  There are so many ways you have blessed my life.  You taught me to not sweat the small stuff, just enjoy, better yet, join in the fun.  Thinking of the notorious mud puddle, man what a mess.  You did not miss a beat.  You ran for the video camera, laughing the entire time!
  You were the first place I drove to by myself when I got my driver's license.  You would talk in the middle of the night if I was driving and tired or if I just needed you.  You were there for prom making your peach pie.  You were there to help find my wedding dress.  You were there in the room with us when Jillian was born.  You were there to greet each of my babes.  You came to school programs, sports, and parties.  You even got to come to Idaho.  If there has been an event in my life you have been a part.  
Oh how we have laughed.  I love your humor, I love that you can't for the life of you tell a joke 5 minutes after hearing it, I love laughing with you until we cry.  There is not a conversation that I can remember that we did not end laughing. 
I love the way you love, with absolutely everything in you.  I have loved watching you fall back in love with Arleigh.  
I have been so blessed to be able to watch and learn from an amazing woman.  I have been so blessed to be able to call you my best friend
A bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck, .   I love you Grammy, to the moon and back.   I will miss you every day, 
Shelly XOXO

GG, I do not know what I can say that you weren't already aware of.  I love you with more than any being is capable of.  I miss all of our extravagant days together; especially our little sleepovers.  When I would escort you to the table or we would take the car to get washed and pick up bird feed.  The stores were not just stores--to me, they were adventures, places I was taught new and wondrous lessons.  You are an immense role in the making of who I am.  There was never a moment that you could not place a smile upon my face.  Your playful, abundantly loving personality is forever how I will remember you.  You influence me in every decision I make. Always, I find myself asking "Would GG like it?",  "Maybe GG will know", "What if GG doesn't think so", and so on.  You are the reason I am possible, if it weren't for you I would never have felt as confident as I do today.  You are my inspiration.  Whether here, or with our Father in Heaven, or watching over us, you inspire me day to day to do my best, be my best, and love as though each day is my last.  GG, you made something of yourself, even if you were not aware of it.  You made this family what it is, and you shaped all of us.  You are a mother, a friend, a grandma, a great-grandma, a wife, a lover, a sister, and a fighter.  There is never a dull moment to be had when you are around. You are a spark of a woman that I desire to be just as loved and renowned as when I become a woman.  I know our Good Lord is taking wonderful care of you for us.  You will always be my GG, and I will always love you.  With all the love in the world, your little Bean

Dear GG, I'm going to miss you so very much. I know your happy now that your with God. I love so very much and ill never forget how much you mean to me. You were the best great grandma any one could hope for. I'm so lucky that I got you for twelve amazing years. I'm going miss when we talked on the phone or wrote letters. I know you'll be watching over me from heaven. You've made such a big impact on me and ill love you forever.

GG,
 I love you and I should have told you that more. I loved when we got to come and visit you and have lunch, those were some of my favorite times. I will always remember those times. I love you forever.
Gavin

I LOVE you GG,
I very very very very much miss YOU!!!!!!!!!  
Zandir    <3

Condolences to my old pal Rich, and his family. I have such happy memories of time spent with him and his parents.  May you all feel God's care and comfort at this time.

Among many things, mom was a teacher to me.  Not in the traditional sense, she taught me through living her life as an example.  I learned many lessons from Mom, here are just a few . . .

The Lesson of Love:  Love without fear with all your heart.  Love is not what you have or get, it's what you give an to whom you share it with.
     Mom gave all she had to those she shared.  Her husband, her children, her family and friends, and of course, Arleigh Snyder.  The man that came back into her life after about 60 years.  I've never seen Mom giggle like a little school girl - thanks, Arleigh.  Those whom Mom loved know it and feel it as strongly today as ever, and will continue to feel for the rest of our lives.

The Lesson of Humor:  Laugh hard, laugh long, laugh often.  Laughter strengthens and builds the heart and brings joy to the soul.  Mom had a huge heart and a wonderful soul.  Humor helps in times of sorrow and brightens any day.  There are indeed times to be serious, though with Mom, not many.  Mom taught me life should be full of happiness and as much fun as can be found.  This she showed me every day.
     I can't tell you how many times I had to hang up the phone after telling her a joke because she was laughing so hard she couldn't talk.

The Lesson of Strength:  It is through her love and humor I learned the true power of Mom's strength and perseverance.  I came to realize this was the life inside her.  Through her I learned death is indeed tragic, but not the greatest loss.  The greatest loss is when the life inside you dies while you're living.  Grieving certainly is a part of life, but Mom showed me grief should not be, and is not, all consuming.
     When Dad died, Mom and I cried, for sure.  But we always, always ended our visits with a good laugh.  Both of us being stronger than before.

I think Mom would want us to be strong, now more than ever - to draw upon that life inside us to get us though this time.  She would want us to grow stronger together.  Remember a joke, feel the laughter, and hold fast to the joy it brings our souls.

The world would be a better place if more people lived by Mom's example.  I have tried and know that my efforts have made me a better man and loving husband.  Mom is with Dad and God sharing their love and having a good laugh, I'm sure.  Mom will be greatly missed, though no less cherished.

Love and best wishes to my cousins and their families.  I loved and admired your mom. Karen and I took the opportunity to visit your mom last October. She was in such good spirit and spoke highly of her children and grandchildren. She will be missed by everyone that knew her.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.


I tasted many "firsts" at your house; artichokes, butter, pork roast, shrimp cocktail and of course, your delicious pies & pie crusts (the best ever!) I just wish I had taken the time to learn how to make your pies.

You were a wonderful, second mom to me, and a great example of how to be a mother-in-law. I'm thankful that you have been in my life. 

Love you! 
Chris

Gram, 

You always had a way of cheering me up, even when I didn't want to be cheery.  I think you felt it was your personal mission in life to bring love and laughter to all those around you.  You completed that mission many times over. 

 I have so many great memories of you and a laundry list of experiences to be thankful for.  One that comes to mind is of you making Easter eggs with Shelly and I in your kitchen. I can still smell the vinegar we used, and see the colored eggs in that giant green bowl.  

Thank you for letting Shelly and I destroy your garden to make a giant mud pit to play in. The beaming smile you wore and your belly laughter from sheer enjoyment of watching us jumping in and out of that pool of mud really stands out in my mind. 

Thank you for being there for me when I needed rides to physical therapy when I blew my back out.  
  
Thank you for teaching me how to drive your new riding lawn mower and for not really getting mad at me when I ran it full speed after you told me to keep it a much slower speed.  

Thank you so very much for being apart of our little Christmas this last year.   It really meant the world to us and we feel so blessed that you were with us, in what turned out to be your last Christmas.  What a day, it was just the four of us spending time together enjoying a lovely dinner, laughing, loving and just having a wonderful time. That was truly our gift from you to us, as much as it was from us to you. The memory is something that no material gift could ever compare to and one I will hold in my heart for all time. 

I love you gram, thank you for being you and for being a part of my life. 

Your grandson (the handsome one), Aaron

Happiness in childhood was being part of the Riffle household. I love you dearly, Aunt Eloise!

Always one of my favorite patients, Eloise kept me thinking but more importantly, she kept me empathetic and compassionate.  Her hugs were full of love and caring.  I will miss her laugh and smile.

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Eloise Helen Riffle

July 13, 1926 – May 28, 2015

Howell, Edwards, Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors

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