RoLayne Rigby Sterzer

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RoLayne Rigby Sterzer RoLayne Rigby Sterzer, age 62, loving wife, daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away on Jan. 24th, 2011, following a long and courageous fight with cancer. Born Oct. 21, 1948 in Ogden UT to loving parents Theon and Norma Rigby, RoLayne was the second of five children, and certainly a standout. RoLayne grew up in Woods Cross and Bountiful, graduating from Bountiful High. Pursuing her talents, RoLayne became a skilled beautician before marrying the love of her life, Mike, on Apr. 17, 1973. In 1980, they moved with their son, Bret, to Vancouver, WA where they lived for the next 30 years. Throughout this time, she worked as an accountant for The Hub Group and Sleep Country where she (Ro Ro) made many new friends, but RoLayne always stayed in touch with her family and lifelong best friend Teresa. In fact, RoLayne knew more about what was going on with the family than the family did! Introduced to Mrs. Cavanaugh''s by Mom, RoLayne loved no chocolate better and no visit from RoLayne was complete without brunch at Little America. In addition to watching every episode of Judge Judy, RoLayne loved to relax by reading. But spending time with her family was her favorite thing to do and we all share many precious memories of trips with RoLayne along Washington and Oregon''s Highway 101. When you needed advice, or a listening ear, RoLayne was the one you turned to - her warmth, humor, and love was a blessing to all who knew her. RoLayne had an innate sense of fairness that would make even Judge Judy proud! RoLayne particularly adored her two grandsons, Aden (16) and Alex (2) and specifically held on over Christmas to give them a great last holiday together with her. RoLayne is preceded in death by her husband, Michael Roy Sterzer and her Father, Theon. She is survived by her Son, Bret M. Sterzer (WA), Grandsons Aden (GA) and Alexander Sterzer (WA), Mother Norma Rigby, siblings Sandy (John) Siddoway, Debbie (Rick) Holt, David (Eni) Rigby, Lori (Mark) Knighton and honorary sister Teresa (Richard) Woodland and many nieces and nephews. Good bye for now, but not forever. We love you. Cremation under the directions of Lindquist''s Bountiful Mortuary. Private family services. Donations to The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance or The American Melanoma Foundation.