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Amy Riester Obituary

Amy Jo Riester went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 20th. Born in La Paz, Bolivia, Amy was the third child of Bill and Grace Riester. She lived with her family in Missouri, Ecuador, and Illinois before moving to the Colorado Springs area in 1971. She attended grade school at Fort Carson, Colorado Springs Christian School, Wasson High School, and Pikes Peak Community College. A unique person with a great sense of humor and special laugh, Amy enjoyed her times with her family and friends. Amy was preceded in death by her father, Bill. She is survived by her mother, Grace, her older brothers Bill and Carl, their respective spouses, Jill and Kathleen, her nieces Mandy and Cecilia and her nephew and his wife, Alex and Kaitlyn. A memorial service will be held at Northeast Bible Chapel, 1722 McArthur, Wednesday, 23 November at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Camp Elim, 5567 Painted Rocks Road, Woodland Park, CO 80865.

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Published by The Gazette from Nov. 22 to Nov. 23, 2011.

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Denise Almazar

November 16, 2025

Thinking of you Amy Jo! I love remembering the adventures we took back in the day! You were my joy! I´m so looking forward to the day I can give you a big hug!

Denise Almazar

November 17, 2023

Thinking of my sweet friend Amy Jo. What fun times we had back in the day. Memories I will cherish always.

Denise Almazar

November 20, 2022

My sweet friend. I still think of you often. So many memories together. We will meet again, of that I'm sure.

Amber Yowell

November 16, 2020

Not forgotten, always loved ❤
"Everyday's a Holiday" we miss you lady.

Farron Davis

December 13, 2011

Amy- I hope your resting in peace. You were such a beautiful person inside and out. I was so fortunate enough to meet you. Your spirit was that of a child and I loved how carefree you were. RIP lovely.

Riester and Knowles children in NJ - 2nd cousins

Tricia Gramstad

November 28, 2011

Precious Amy Jo - age 2 - August 1962

Tricia Gramstad

November 28, 2011

Some vintage photos of Amy Jo, Wally and Billy with Patty, Dicky and Bobby Knowles in the l960's

Tricia Gramstad

November 28, 2011

Dear Aunt Grace, Bill and Jill, Carl and Kathleen, Mandy, Alex and Kaitlyn, and Cecilia...We are so sorry for the loss of Amy. It's very hard to imagine such a sudden loss of her young life....thinking we would have more years and hopefully more times of overlapping family times to enjoy and renew ties from our shared Kleyboecker heritage. Not to be. We are heartbroken with all of you in losing Amy like this and are praying for you each in these hard days to follow. God is our strength...a very present help in times of trouble....else how could we bear it. We send our love to you and want you to know how much you mean to us. It was so wonderful to see you this summer at mom's for a short visit, Kathleen, Carl, Mandy and Cecelia! God bless the Riesters all....love, Tricia and all the Gramstads

Denise (Cameron) Almazar

November 23, 2011

My sweet Amy Jo. We shared so many fun times back in our high school days. I will cherish our memories always. I know this isn't goodbye, we will be together again. I wonder if we're allowed to T.P. houses in Heaven? Probably not, but we'll still have fun! Riester Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers and will continue to be in the days to come. Thank you for sharing Amy Jo with us over the years! We were blessed!

Justin Borell

November 23, 2011

AJ -

Like others here, it's been far too long since I've had a chance to share a laugh with you.

Your smile will stay with me always.

carolyn rowland

November 23, 2011

Amy,
I do wish I had been able to hug you one last time and that I would have lingered longer the last time I saw you at dinner with you and Julie. You did a great Ernie from Seseme St. laugh. I will always treasure the little wooden Holly Hobbie Jewelry box that you and your dad made in middle school. I will see you when I get There Amy. Love Carolyn

Delia French

November 23, 2011

I'll always remember your quirky laugh! Amy Jo, you left us all way to early. It's time to rest now friend.

Courtney Honaker

November 23, 2011

Amy Jo... Its been many years since I saw you but I will never forget your infectious spirit and laugh! You always had a way of making light of all situations. I so loved your easy going presence. I know you will be watching down on us from above... Be in peace now lady.. Love you!

Evelyn Jacobs

November 23, 2011

AaaameeeJoooo. You will be missed.

Perry Franklin

November 23, 2011

Amy Jo, It was far too long ago that i last saw you. You are a wonderful soul and embodied a beautiful spirit. You always knew how to make me laugh and smile. You are missed.

Matt Powless

November 23, 2011

There were days that I just didn't want to come into work and smile or laugh, I wanted to be an angry 20 something year old. You weren't having that and you made smile and laugh. You were a joy to work with and your laugh will echo in my head until the day I come to join you. Thank you Amy Jo, you will be missed.

Malinda Gerk

November 22, 2011

Amy Jo, Thank you for the great stories and that amazing laugh. Miss you friend.

Janeann & Rob Ward

November 22, 2011

And now, dear Amy Jo, you can rest in the Peace that passeth all understanding....you left us far too early.

Tulare

November 22, 2011

Thank you for all the good memories and laughter, Amy Jo. My heart and thoughts go out to your family.

Jeff Peckham

November 22, 2011

Will always remember laughs and fun-praying for the Riester family at this time-may you know God's presence at this time of sorrow.

Lori Losee

November 22, 2011

Your smile and laughter will live on in my heart forever, Amy Jo. You will be greatly missed. My heart, thoughts, and prayers go to your family in this time of great sorrow.

Amber Welch

November 22, 2011

May the fire & light you had live on through our memories of you. All of mine include laughter & smiles. Thoughts & Prayers for your family at this time of great loss.

KimOs

November 22, 2011

Thanks for your friendship Amy Jo, Love you lots girl.

Karin

November 22, 2011

May God Bless you and keep you Amy Jo.
I know you are in a better place now.
Condolences to your family.

November 22, 2011

Miss you Aunt Amy! Love you

Sherry L

November 22, 2011

You will be missed. Be at peace.

Sara Leitte-Wilson

November 22, 2011

I hope "everyday is a holiday" for eternity AJ. Rest in peace. -Peaches

Lynne and Dave Hastings

November 22, 2011

Such sad news. God Bless You, Amy Jo. Your family is in our thoughts.

November 22, 2011

Amy Jo always has a place in my heart..I'll always be her KEW.

Kelliann Hammel

Mels

November 22, 2011

AJ - you will be missed. Thank you for the memories, they will be cherished.

November 22, 2011

God Bless you Amy Jo. Be at peace....

Jason Abachiche

November 22, 2011

I Love you friend. Save me a seat..

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