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Clarice Gilchrist Obituary
Risë loved love. She followed it all of her life, and in the early 1980's she made her way to Colorado. As a certified Master Gardener, one of her proudest accomplishments was designing the wildflower installation at the widely acclaimed Esthervue Wildlife Sanctuary. Later, she dedicated herself to the innocents, the one's who couldn't speak for themselves. This was most evident with her extensive work rehabilitating wildlife. It is a delicate balance to love a wild creature and nurture it but then be able to let it go back to its natural state. Those of us left behind to honor Risë's memory are experiencing this balancing act now. She found great comfort and joy in her family. A foundation which carried her through her life. The most important thing about Risë was not that she lived deeply nor loved deeply, though she did both; but how she encouraged those around her to do the same with abandon. Oh and she made a formidable turkey.
Though she passed quickly on June 28, 2016 with her daughter and son-in-law holding each of her hands, her legacy will be anything but short lived.
She is survived by her daughter Amanda Kate McCloskey and son-in-law Joseph McCloskey, granddaughters, Aisley and Demarest, her brothers, Thomas, Marshall, Angus, Alexander, her sister Juliette, her step mother Ulla Swartz, her step brothers Carl-Otto and Nappe,and her step sister Madeleine.
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Memories and Condolences
for Clarice Gilchrist
Stewart Jobson
August 17, 2016
Rise you will be missed. It's been many years since I last saw you, it was fun that day. You had a very whimsical loving way about you. Your beauty was only exceeded by your sweetness. Love will be with you forever.
August 7, 2016
Hey 'WOTES', you know what I am talking about. You and I had so many great times, I will never forget them you were are still are a great part of my life. I miss you sooooo much and Love ya, forever and always my best friend. Love ya 'WOTES' sister. Sharon Shoaf Griffith. I will never forget you.
August 2, 2016
I will always cherish you my good friend!Especially all at Notre Dame academy! Love always Cindy MillerKoponen
Lori Carlson
August 1, 2016
I'm so sorry I did not get to meet you but love your daughter & her family. You did good!
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Kerry Manion
August 1, 2016
Darling friend, how blessed am I to be one of the many people you love and who love you...for eternity. Love never dies, it becomes the best part of us. As you did! Such wonderfully funny memories of our school days, rebel sisters! xoxo
Jon Shelness
August 1, 2016
Risë was a big part of my childhood. She is in my thoughts, as is her extended family. Peace and happiness to all.
Robert Maxwell
August 1, 2016
You have a place in my heart that belongs to no other. Will love you and miss you forever.
Susan Vineyard
July 31, 2016
Your spirit continues to soar, my beauty. Thank you for being a part of my life. You left the world such a much better place. Love and light exudes eternal from your spirit. Love you always.
Alan & Dee Lane
July 31, 2016
Although we didn't know Rise, she sure raised a wonderful daughter.
Doreen Yerks-Bender
July 31, 2016
What a wonderful life you had. You used every possible minute for the greater good. I am so happy that I got to know you more the last couple of years. I'm happy that I became one of the people whose life you touched. I will miss and love you always
Sam Queen
July 31, 2016
Few people can knock on your door and bring forth that immediate smile. Miss you, Rise, so very VERY much.
July 31, 2016
My friend - what a perfect synopsis your family wrote about you. We'd need a mini series to say it all and actually that wouldn't cover it. Anyone who had the blessing to be in your life is a better individual because of you. I'll walk the path friend, Chris
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