Barbara Riley

Barbara Riley, 81Sun City West resident Barbara B. Riley died Jan. 21, 2008.Ms. Riley was born in Orange, N.J., and was raised in Montclair and Mount Pleasant, N.J. She earned a baccalaurette degree in education from Newark State Teachers College (now Keane University) and a Master of Arts degree from New York University. After graduating from college, she served as an art education teacher in Madison, N.J.Described as a brilliant, loving and devoted homemaker, she made every house a home. Upon arriving in Sun City West 20 years ago, she worked as a docent for the West Valley Art Museum. She had a tremendous love for life, the ocean, art, animals, learning and enjoying all the beauties of this world.Described as a beautiful and loving wife, mother and friend, Ms. Riley is survived by her husband of 56 years, Com. Robert J. Riley, USNR (Ret.); a daughter, Col. Sandra J. Evans; and a son, Dr. Douglas J. Riley.She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Leroy and Victor.A viewing was Jan. 23 and a service in celebration of her life was conducted Jan. 24 at Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City.