Riley Chiles
February 19, 2016
Riley Ann Chiles
Altoona, Iowa
Riley Ann Chiles, 17, was born April 26, 1998 in Des Moines, the daughter of Jerry and Carrie (Van Gorp) Chiles. She passed away Friday, February 19, 2016 at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines.
Riley was a cat lover, a music lover and enjoyed painting and dancing. She was quick-witted and had a great sense of humor. Riley was very caring and loved adventures, going to concerts and was always up for experiencing new things. She loved going for drives in her car to explore and think. Riley is a graduate of Southeast Polk High School.
Riley is survived by her parents, Carrie and Jerry; brother, Brady; Grandmothers, Connie Van Gorp and Debbie Roop; Great-grandmother, Lois Quindt; Aunts and Uncles, Chris (Lisa) Van Gorp, Steven Chiles and Lori (La) Phongsavanh; many cousins and special friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Dan Van Gorp and Jerry Atwood; and her great grandparents, Harvey Quindt and Elsie and Delmar Van Gorp.
The family will greet friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1701 8th Street SW in Altoona. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the church with burial to follow at Rising Sun Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family to be distributed amongst suicide prevention organizations and Furry Friends Refuge in loving memory of Riley.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Cheryl Weeks
02/22/2016
I never met her but she seemed very outgoing. Sorry for your loss and hopefully one day you will see her again!! God Bless!
Erica Thompson
02/22/2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. It's so sad cause I used to work with her she was a very outgoing an nice person she helped me through so much ??????
Jamie Amble (Caitlin Harris)
02/22/2016
Carrie and family, I am so sorry for the loss of you beautiful, funny, and kind daughter Riley. She will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pam Chiles and Ron Maggard
02/22/2016
Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. She will always be your special angel in gods hands.
Michele, Scott, Sierra, Shae, and Sawyer Zeidler
02/22/2016
Carrie, Jerry, Brady, Connie, and Lois,
Our family wishes to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of Riley. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Lisa Beem, Jordan Beem and family
02/22/2016
Carrie, Brady and family. Our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of Riley. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Fred and Vicki Dillon
02/22/2016
Carrie and family, so very sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May family and friends wrap around you during this difficult time.
Shelly brown
02/22/2016
My heart aches for the family as well as all of her friends. I did not know her but I do know some of her friends from school. I am currently working on the district to offer solutions to address this issue. I am volunteering to help these kids so this doesn't happen to any other families. My deepest and sincerest sympathies to you.
Bob and Vicki Bertagnolli
02/22/2016
Jerry and family....I would like to extend my sympathy to you and your family. I never met your daughter, but it sounds like to was full of life. I pray for you all to have peace in the future. One day she will have open arms ready to meet you again. Take care and keep those memories close to your heart. ( Ben Quinn's mom)
Linda
02/22/2016
With our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers Jerry, Carrie and Brady. She is in God's hands now and he will take special care of her. God bless you all. RIP RILEY.
Jenica
02/22/2016
My deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts. Such a beautiful, intelligent young lady; gone too soon. There must be other plans for her upstairs. Lots of love.
J
Barb Brant
02/22/2016
Carrie and family,
My heart aches for all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless her.
Ethan Hazelwood
02/22/2016
She kept the world alive as she was falling apart... I will never forget her... she was a true gift from God. A gift everyone needed....Love and prayers go your way.
Angie Atzen
02/22/2016
Carrie: All our love and support to you and your family. May God comfort you and keep you. My deepest sympathy and prayers for healing.