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Christine Lee Roske Siefken
03/12/1957 — 11/13/2009
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Couer D' Alene
Christine Lee Roske Siefken
Christine Siefken
Christine Lee Roske Siefken, 52, of Richland left for her journey into heaven on November 13, 2009. She was born March 12, 1957 in Couer D'Alene, ID and had been a Tri-Cities resident for 49 years. She was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, grammy, and friend, and she will be missed dearly.
Christine was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS in 1987. Her strength and perseverance helped her fight this devastating disease for 22 years. She was a strong, uplifting, and inspiring woman who touched the hearts of all she came in contact with.
She is survived by her parents Robert and Mert Roske, as well as three sons Aaron Felicia, Ryan Marche, and Shane Chelsi. She is also survived by three grandchildren Rylee, Elizabeth, and Marcus, along with two brothers Rob Cindy and Ken Teresa and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter Rowena, granddaughter Clara, and dear friend Joy Grad.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, November, 18 from 5:00 - 8:00pm at Einan's Funeral Home. Funeral services to be held at 2:00pm Thursday, November 19, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Richland with a graveside service to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the ALS Foundation in care of Team Christine at http://alsa-ec.org 19110 66th Ave S Suite G101 Kent, WA 98032
Faith, Family, Friends- that's the way she rolled!
Chris is one of the most beautiful and kind persons I have ever known. She has been such an inspiration to so many as she faced the ugly realities of ALS. My condolences to the family; I wish I could have attended Chris’s service but was out of state at the time.
Christine was a lovely young lady. She was loved and gave love. she will be missed.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
We lived next to the Lusty family on Fuller Street and right down the street from the Roskes and so enjoyed our time in the neighborhood. Chris was such a nice girl and all the kids had so much fun on all of their “adventures” through the years. Our deepest condolences to Chris’s children & her extended family. Even though she had a long struggle with a horrible disease, it sounds as though she lived her life with courage and great passion. Godspeed Christine.
Dearest niece Christine, We will miss your loving smile and great gentle heart. Rest well sweet child. It was a long, long fight. Aunt Joyce
Christine was an inspiration to me growing up. She always had a positive attitude for any situation that she consoled me on. I will cherish memories and the life lessons that she taught me while living with her and her family. I love you Christine and miss you dearly.
We share so many fond memories of our children growing up together on Fuller ST. We deeply feel your loss and our love and prayers are with you. Joan, Bill, Greg, Jeff and Jill
Chris,
We laughed until we cried and cried until we laughed. We enjoyed food, flowers and amazing adventures along the way. You shared your faith and family. In doing so, I witnessed a mother, with amazing grace, raise three sons in her spirit. You showed me that life can stomp and kick you, but that’s no reason to stay down. Get up and move forward.
A friend is like an eagle…you don’t find them flying in flocks. Meeting you was a blessing. Thank you friend. You’re in my heart forever.
Christine, what joy you brought to family and friends. The wisdom and determination for the will to live. The happiness within your smile you gave to your children, brothers and your loving parents. I hope your celebrating your life dancing around the bonfire pain free…
Christine,
What a blessing you have been to so many of us. Your infectious smile will forever be ingraved in our hearts.
Christine,
You have been and will continue to be a living testimony to the power of the Human Spirit over adversity. The lessons you have taught me about love, strength, courage, and hope are far from over. Your love will continue to reach and teach, for each of us changed by your love, will love others, and keep passing it on, quite literally, into eternity. I love you, baby.
Christine’s family, I want you to know how blessed I feel to have known Chris and worked with her! We shared many hours, and she was always so loving and kind, and hopeful, and wise. You all know that. She helped me through my grief for my Dad, and blessed me by letting me help her in ways that I could not do for my father. I asked her advice many times, and she was always generous of spirit. I know she continues to live and will watch over you more easily now that she is no longer bound to the limitations of this life. I cherish her, and I cherish my association with you ALL.
To Chris:I know that you are now free from the only thing that held you back, your body. I gained so much from you directly and by watching you interact with others. My hope and aspiration is that I am able to take what you gave to me and pass it on to others. If I am able to be even ¼ of the woman you were, I will have accomplished much. I love you and miss you and will NEVER forget you.
To Chris’ Family: Thank you all so much for welcoming me into your lives. I so appreciate how you shared Chris with me when I needed her the most. My heart goes out to you all.
To Chris’ family:
Chrissy changed my life in such a powerfully positive way. I know my sorrow at a world without her in it and realize how much harder it must be for your family. Thinking of you all with love. Ruth Richman
Dear christine you are the stongest most determined loving person I know. I will miss your smile in your beatiful eyes the loveing heart you always have. You are no longer in pain in heaven with our loving father. You have a wonderful strong family and we will be there for them and their little ones. love cuzin donna
Chris you will be missed by so many of us here. You have given us so much love and I am happy you are in Heaven. What great power and strength is your spirit we see it in Aaron, Ryan, and Shane. We will always dance and sing around the campfire because that’s the way we roll!
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Christine Lee Roske Siefken