Alice Jo Risk 1930-2012

GREELEY EBRECHT

Posted By: Connie Swearingen-Volunteer (email)
Date: 6/11/2012 at 19:43:01

Sioux City Journal
February 10, 2012

SIOUX CITY -- Alice Jo Risk of Greeley, Colo., formerly of Sioux City, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, after a yearlong battle with cancer.

Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Stoddard Funeral Home in Greeley. Please visit www.stoddardsunset.com to sign online guest book.

Alice was born Aug. 11, 1930, in Sioux Falls, S.D. Following her adoption by George and Anna Ebrecht, she was raised in Sioux City. She graduated from Sioux City Central High School in 1948.

Alice married Ronal S. Risk in 1950 and they had three children. They later divorced.

Alice dedicated her life to her family through constant involvement in Cub Scouts, Brownies, being president of P.T.A and numerous other volunteer endeavors. Following their children's graduation, they spent 10 years caring for and often housing pregnant women, which was her passion. The opportunity to pursue this passion led her to Greeley, Colo.

Her deep faith in God, led many of her friends to call on her for help in prayer. Her involvement in the organization and development of The Genesis Project can be continued by donations to this project.

Alice is survived by two children, Mike (Renee) Risk of Plano, Texas, and Renee (Kevin) Brown of Greeley; and her 10 beloved grandchildren and their families.

She is preceded in death by her youngest son, Kevin (Cheri) Risk, who passed away on Oct. 11, 2011

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Genesis Project, in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 W. 28th St., Greeley, CO. 80634.