Barbara Jean Riise, age 48 of Hanford, passed away in peace surrounded by those she loved Saturday, September 15, 2018 in Fresno, CA. She was born to John & Christine Riise on September 18, 1969 in San Gabriel, CA.
Barbara attended Hanford High School, graduating with the class of 1987. She attended Fresno State, graduating in 2007 with a degree in photography. She was active in her community, volunteering faithfully for causes she believed in (Cancer Society, Friends of Oceano Dunes, Special Olympics, and Relay for Life).
Family and friends were Barbara's passion and delight. She grew up camping on the beach, collecting seashells with her sisters and playing in the sand.
Barbara, a loving mother and homemaker shared her love of the beach with her children, Amber, Kyle and Dusty. They enjoyed frequently camping and exploring together with family and friends.
Through her children, her greatest joy, photography quickly became her passion. There was never a time that Barbara wasn't working her magic, camera in hand. Through her lens, she shared beauty many failed to see. Precious moments captured in time, love touched gifts, memories to last a lifetime.
Barbara was a big hearted, loving and kind person who in turn was loved and cherished by all who knew her, including numerous friends who became family you met along the way.
Barbara is survived by: her children for whom she adored; her daughter, Amber Riise (and Kevin Peichoto) of Hanford, her son, Kyle Ross of Armona and stepson Dusty Condie of Hanford, also her bright, ever-shining light, who forever holds a special key to her heart, her granddaughter, Alexis Skye Riise of Hanford, her mother, Christine Riise of Hanford, her father, John (and Carolyn) Riise of Wellington, her sisters; Tracy (and Shawn) Alford of Hanford and Jeanne Atkins of Hanford, three nieces and four nephews, seven great-nieces and four great-nephews.
The family wishes to thank and give their warmest gratitude to all who cared for Barbara, provided her support, kindness and love.
For those who knew Barbara through her journey, a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 29th at 4:00 p.m. at Lemoore Trinity Hall, 470 Champion St., Lemoore.
Services by People’s Funeral Chapel 584-5591.
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