Marg was born March 25, 1932 in Lewiston ID, the daughter of Louretta (Hackenberg) Alley and Ralph Martin Alley.
With her father's work as a physician specializing in tuberculosis treatment, and her mother's career as a nurse, Marg moved often during her childhood. As a result, she was blessed with lifelong friendships throughout the United States. A very special group of friends, self-named "The Dorks", met frequently throughout their lives.
Marg had a kind and generous spirit and loved to laugh. She had the strength to face adversity and emerge still with a sparkling smile and a heart to care for others.
Marg attended the University of Idaho where she was voted Dairy Princess and Holly Queen, and was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. In later years, she studied electronics at the University of Alaska Anchorage (ACC).
Along with raising 5 children (as the best friggin’ mom ever), she was a 60+ year member of the PEO Sisterhood, a ham radio operator, a teacher’s assistant, and a bookkeeper. She was also an accomplished seamstress and costume creator, an avid reader, and enjoyed gardening and crossword puzzles.
Marg is survived by her husband, Dale Rise of Oroville, WA; sister, Louretta (Alley) Lofdahl; brother, Ralph Martin Alley; children, Gregg (Caren) Mattson, George (Celeste) Mattson, Barbie (Craig) Bryant, Scott (Drew Barrymore) Rise, and Erica (Wayne) Quattrone; 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Marg will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
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