Individual Details
Phyllis Joanne Pasanen
(13 Feb 1933 - 4 Sep 2018)
Phyllis Joanne Riley February 13, 1933 – September 4, 2018
Obituary
Phyllis Joanne Riley, born in San Pedro, California on February 13, 1933, to William John and Mae Charlotte Kallunki Pasanen, passed from this life into eternity on September 4, 2018, at the age of 85. She was married to Gordon Allen Riley April 24, 1953. They were together until his death on August 10, 2011.
Joanne worked several years and retired as a registered nurse. She also served the Lord, supported her husband, and minister to many as a preacher’s wife. If you had an ailment, a runny nose or sore throat her question was always, “Have you gargled yet in normal saline?" That was her fix all. If you asked her how she was doing she would always say, “I’m in great shape for the shape I’m in". She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Gordon Riley, and two sisters: Selma and Suzy. She is survived by two sisters, Patty Todack and Karen Fautenberry; four daughters: Ellen Katka (Dublin, New Hampshire), Carol Olivas (Gonzales, LA), Linda Andres (Winnipeg, Canada), and Julie Hively (Burns City, TX); two sons Keith Riley (Frisco, TX) and Bill Riley (Silverdale, WA); 20 grand children and 22 great grandchildren.
Obituary
Phyllis Joanne Riley, born in San Pedro, California on February 13, 1933, to William John and Mae Charlotte Kallunki Pasanen, passed from this life into eternity on September 4, 2018, at the age of 85. She was married to Gordon Allen Riley April 24, 1953. They were together until his death on August 10, 2011.
Joanne worked several years and retired as a registered nurse. She also served the Lord, supported her husband, and minister to many as a preacher’s wife. If you had an ailment, a runny nose or sore throat her question was always, “Have you gargled yet in normal saline?" That was her fix all. If you asked her how she was doing she would always say, “I’m in great shape for the shape I’m in". She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Gordon Riley, and two sisters: Selma and Suzy. She is survived by two sisters, Patty Todack and Karen Fautenberry; four daughters: Ellen Katka (Dublin, New Hampshire), Carol Olivas (Gonzales, LA), Linda Andres (Winnipeg, Canada), and Julie Hively (Burns City, TX); two sons Keith Riley (Frisco, TX) and Bill Riley (Silverdale, WA); 20 grand children and 22 great grandchildren.
Events
| Birth | 13 Feb 1933 | San Pedro, Los Angeles County, California |  |  | |
| Marriage | 24 Apr 1953 | Rev. Gordon Allen Riley Jr. | |||
| Death | 4 Sep 2018 | Texas | |||
| Burial | 9 Sep 2018 | Holly Springs Cemetery, Ben Wheeler, Van Zandt County, Texas | |
Families
| Spouse | Rev. Gordon Allen Riley Jr. (1929 - 2011) |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
Notes
Birth
Phyllis Joanne PasanenSex Female
Birth Date 13 Feb 1933
Birthplace Los Angeles, California, United States
Mother's Name Kallunki
Event Type Birth
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